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Welcoming the report, our Dr. Janine Händel comments: “Among other concerning gaps, the report highlights the need for data-driven decision-making and enhanced training of preschool teachers, which are key focus areas of our School Readiness Initiative. Our Foundation is committed to contributing in order to address these gaps.”   Important findings included: ➖ Annually, world-wide, there is a massive financial gap USD 21 billion needed to ensure every country meets its national target for pre-primary education ➖ 60% of children in low-income countries still don’t have access to early childhood care and education ➖ Only 57% of pre-primary educators in low-income countries have the required education and training Read the whole report, produced jointly by UNESCO and UNICEF, to learn more about the solutions and recommendations to ensure that millions of children have the start in education that they deserve.

Education is undoubtedly the most precious gift a child can receive from their community or parents. Sadly, not every child has the same opportunities. In many communities, the path to education is fraught with challenges and obstacles. Despite the innate desire of every child to learn, the reality is that access to education remains a distant dream for far too many. In Africa(Uganda), the journey to education is often arduous, requiring unwavering determination and resilience. Tragically, the struggle to obtain an education has led to stagnation in reducing out-of-school rates in 40% of African countries since 2015, according to UNESCO Every child deserves the chance to learn, grow, and fulfill their potential. Yet, countless barriers stand in their way, hindering their path to a brighter future. As we reflect on the challenges faced by children in accessing education, let us renew our commitment to breaking down these barriers and creating a world where every child has the opportunity to thrive. At Dove Love Orphanage Home , we are committed to this cause. We pledge to do everything in our power to ensure that our children have unfettered access to education. Together, we can make a difference. Let us join hands and work tirelessly to ensure that education is not just a privilege, but a fundamental right for every child, regardless of their circumstances. The future of our children, our communities, and our world depends on it. Read more about UNESCO's findings here (https://lnkd.in/dArhSKGQ) #educationforall #breakingbarriers #accesstoeducation #empoweringchildren #doveloveorphanage #socialimpact #needy #philanthropy #socialgood #linkedin #love #empowerchange #childrensrights #advocateforchange #unesco

📢 📢Big news! The first global report on Early Childhood Care & Education is here! Yesterday, UNESCO and UNICEF launched a groundbreaking report on ECCE and our Executive Director Elizabeth Lule was part of it! This report follows through on a commitment made at the World Conference on ECCE two years ago to prioritize early childhood education globally. Here's why it matters: ▶ Investing in early childhood education brings MAJOR social & economic returns. ▶There is progress made, but challenges remain. ▶Millions of children won't reach basic reading skills without immediate action. The report offers solutions, including: ▶Putting young children at the heart of education policies. ▶Increasing funding from domestic & international sources. ▶Strengthening global partnerships. ▶Expanding #RightToEducation to ensure every child thrives. Let's give children the best start by prioritizing early education! #EducationStartsEarly #ECCE #GlobalGoals Photo credit: UNESCO Read the full report ➡ https://lnkd.in/dJcFMa7a

Did you know that over 300 million children will not reach minimum reading proficiency by 2030 unless immediate action is taken? The new global report on early childhood care and education published by UNESCO and UNICEF explores the potential of outcomes-based financing in providing access to inclusive and quality childhood care and education for all girls and boys.  #RightToEducation #EducationStartsEarly  #InnovativeFinancing #Education2030  Read the report : https://lnkd.in/d-KYmGTe

Early childhood education helps build the pillars of foundational learning, including literacy, numeracy, and socio-emotional skills, crucial for a strong start in life.   Unfortunately, in Timor-Leste, many families live below the poverty line, and only 27% of children aged 3-5 years benefit from early learning. To bridge this gap, the School Readiness Programme, supported by UNICEF and the Australian Government, employs play-based learning and mentoring to reduce repetition and dropout rates. With 557 mentors across 71 schools, over 3,200 Grade One students are excelling. https://uni.cf/4bJfdyE   Globally and in East Asia and Pacific, partners are joining hands in support of countries' efforts to transform education. UNICEF works to advance the right of every girl and boy to achieve vital foundational skills by the end of primary school, overcoming barriers to inclusion and promoting resilient education in the face of emergencies and crises.

This World Children’s Day, we continue to call on world leaders to invest in early education. In its recent ‘The State of the World’s Children’ report, UNICEF highlighted the need to invest in teachers. It is estimated that there is a worldwide shortage of 44 million teachers. According to UNESCO, if all children are to access pre-primary education by 2030, 6 million teachers are needed in the pre-primary sector. ➡ Read UNICEF’s report here: https://lnkd.in/dPx2kfcd #WorldChildrensDay #HearTheFuture #EarlyEducation #Teachers

Education cannot wait

The first global report on early childhood care and education (ECCE), jointly published by UNESCO and UNICEF, offers insights into global and regional ECCE trends. Read the report here: https://buff.ly/4cqokUu #EarlyChildhood #UNESCO

As of September 2023, according to UNESCO, the number of children NOT in school globally had increased by six million, which brought the total to 250 million. And we can be sure that this number had increased by the first quarter of 2024. There are many factors contributing to this staggering statistic, we’d like to ask you to join us this month in praying for one – educational resources: · There is a vast lack of resources which make it challenging for educators to be able to educate – pray for provision of critical resources. · Pray for governments around the world to prioritize their country’s educational needs. · Pray that families would support their children’s need for an education. · Pray for additional afterschool educational support and for those who have a calling to work with children to gain the required access.

ULS is Irish partner in the EU funded CARE project, addressing early childhood education and care in Palestine. Under the leadership of Al Quds Open University in Palestine, this project has representative parters from Italy, Greece, England and Portugal. We are delighted to announce the forthcoming CARE research conference in Ramallah in November. The CARE project announces their flagship conference: Nurturing Early Years Education and Care in Palestine: Hopes, Aspirations and Reality. The Early Years sector is increasingly important in supporting teachers, children, and their families in building a quality education system for the future. In Palestine, such a system will not only educate, but also support children and families to heal and recover from the trauma experienced during the current violence, enabling the children to benefit from the nurturing space being offered. Under the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, every child under the age of 18 has a right to education, and they should live with a sense of safety, support and health. Sadly, in many places in the world, particularly in Palestine, we are not yet meeting that standard, meaning that children are being robbed of what should be the joy and playful freedom of youth and time to grow as best fits each one. We hope and aim that this project will benefit the children of Palestine especially in the current difficult situation. Given the global context of genocide, war, child labour, violence, resource inequalities and other experiences no child should be exposed to, we found it essential to provide what support we could through our own expertise in Early Years developmental support. We aim and hope that this contribution will be able to reach and aid as many children in Palestine and beyond, particularly as we are aware how much these early years can establish a lifelong context for how they engage with themselves and the world around them. The CARE Project’s Diploma programme will reach many Kindergartens and Nurseries in Palestine. It is initially targeting 60 nurseries, with an average of 15 children in each; in the kindergartens there are currently 80 staff for preservice teacher training, and also 18 academic staff who teach more than 100 kindergarten preservice teachers at the universities. Please register for the conference on the website, where submissions for papers can also be accepted. https://care.edu.ps/  The CARE in Palestine Project.    FURTHER INFORMATION: Al-Quds University,  care@quo.edu Local Contact in Ireland: Imelda Graham, ULS, igraham@uls.com; imeldag@gmail.com