With the GPE Financing Conference just two days away, we're looking back at the amazing journey we traveled together with our partners to get here. Over the past 10 months, the engagement and support has been tremendous, as this long blog shows. We are very grateful to all partners, because this is how GPE makes a difference in the lives of children around the world.
Case for Investment kick-off
In April 2017, we launched the new funding drive for education, announcing bold new targets for donor governments, developing country partners and the private sector to meet our ambitious goal of US$2 billion a year by 2020 to support education for 870 million children.
.@GPforEducation is the only fund focused solely on education in countries where need is greatest #FundEducation https://t.co/SwFrMcYYj5 pic.twitter.com/SZyxBzrkrV
— Julia Gillard (@JuliaGillardGPE) April 20, 2017
$2b a year by 2020 will help #FundEducation for 870M children in 89 developing countries. https://t.co/g6kbxWDKr8 #CGDTalks pic.twitter.com/uwk5kEXSBP
— UNICEF Education (@UNICEFEducation) April 20, 2017
Campaign trail begins in Denmark
OXFAM and Global Campaign for education organized an event in Copenhagen with Ulla Tornaes, Danish Minister for Development Cooperation, calling attention to importance of education for our shared future.
Great energy today at @oxfamibis event in Copenhagen! Momentum around education needs to keep building. #FundEducation #ShapetheFuture pic.twitter.com/KC5cSi3snh
— Alice Albright (@AliceAlbright) April 27, 2017
Belgium makes first pledge
Less than a month after launching the campaign we had our first pledge: at an EducAid event in Brussels on May 18, Belgian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Development Cooperation, Alexander De Croo, announced a commitment of €26 million for 2017-2020.
Good to discuss importance of education for development w/ @JuliaGillardGPE. @GPforEducation is a strong partner - https://t.co/kSS5jh2bNV pic.twitter.com/FEyb8ca5Nl
— Alexander De Croo (@alexanderdecroo) May 18, 2017
Momentum builds in the UK and Italy
Later that month, GPE Chair Julia Gillard spoke at the London School of Economics about the global learning crisis and called for "immediate and radical action" to invest more in education for the lives of millions of children and young people.
People everywhere can, and should, embrace the education agenda. @JuliaGillardGPE explains why https://t.co/hdqUWj19HM pic.twitter.com/3we4Lk0H2Y
— GPE (@GPforEducation) May 29, 2017
Julia Gillard also met with the Pope in May to appeal to the Vatican to continue to champion education ahead of the GPE Replenishment.
On behalf of @GPforEducation thanking @Pontifex for his advocacy on meeting the urgent need to #FundEducation for every child-JG pic.twitter.com/3rPd5gLuVa
— Julia Gillard (@JuliaGillard) May 25, 2017
Rihanna joins the campaign to #FundEducation
A new video from Rihanna (nearly 1.7 million views) highlighted her trip to Malawi with Julia Gillard, GPE Board Chair, and Hugh Evans, Global Citizen CEO. Guided by the Minister of Education. Science, and Technology, Dr. Emmanuel Fabiano (a former teacher himself), Rihanna came face to face with the challenges that a country like Malawi faces to educate all of its children.
See clips from my trip to Malawi, with @ClaraLionelFdn & @GPforEducation ,in hopes of improving students' lives...
— Rihanna (@rihanna) June 7, 2017
https://t.co/PcorSuML26
Later that month, Rihanna tweeted to G20 leaders, calling on them to prioritize funding for global education when they met in Hamburg, Germany and to support GPE's replenishment. She then took one step further, tweeting the leaders of France, Argentina and Canada, plus Steffan Siebert, the spokesperson for Germany's Chancelor Angela Merkel. And they responded. President Macron even invited her to Paris.
Hey Navy – step up w/ me and be a @GlblCtzn ! Demand that #G20 leaders agree in July to (increase) support 4 @GPforEducation https://t.co/laLQ7SYS7Q pic.twitter.com/mkI21fxkpM
— Rihanna (@rihanna) June 23, 2017
.@rihanna continued her advocacy of global education by visiting @EmmanuelMacron and the First Lady at Élysée Palace https://t.co/4gHHRBT0nQ pic.twitter.com/m6DxRR7RT0
— GPE (@GPforEducation) July 28, 2017
Committed with @GlblCtzn, @ClaraLionelFdn and @rihanna to #FundEducation. 264M children are out of school : let's take up this challenge! pic.twitter.com/tzvo5EBIPl
— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) July 26, 2017
Hola @Rihanna! Education is in the central core of our political aims. Only education can change the world. @EstebanBullrich https://t.co/T49GIB0QXo
— Mauricio Macri (@mauriciomacri) June 24, 2017
@JustinTrudeau I know you had our backs during the #GlobalCitizen Festival, will you recommit Canada to #FundEducation?
— Rihanna (@rihanna) June 23, 2017
Thank you @Rihanna for calling upon world leaders to #FundEducation. #Norway has doubled its funding in 4 yrs. #G20 : time to deliver! pic.twitter.com/Lzur6f5EuC
— Erna Solberg (@erna_solberg) June 28, 2017
GPE goes to Canada
Following the GPE Board meeting in Ottawa, Canada, GPE and Global Citizen co-hosted a night of music and education advocacy. It featured discussions with Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of International Development and La Francophonie, Julia Gillard, GPE CEO Alice Albright, Global Citizen Head of Policy and Advocacy Mick Sheldrick, and Nesmy Manigat, Advisor in education at the office of the Prime Minister of Haiti. It also had presentations by a group of global youth advocates and an acoustic performance by singer Sam Roberts.
Min Bibeau: We will advocate for concrete action on quality education for girls and gender equality until it is a reality #educationforall pic.twitter.com/W3fUDEXwUa
— Development Canada (@CanadaDev) June 8, 2017
Great to join @JuliaGillardGPE @NesmyManigat for a Fireside Chat on need to #FundEducation hosted by @GlblCtznCAN pic.twitter.com/6gXSsT0eXj
— Alice Albright (@AliceAlbright) June 8, 2017
Civil society rallies G20 leaders
Civil society partners mobilized around the G20 to advocate for increasing funding for education. And it worked.
.@eucopresident: 106,500+ ONE members call on you to show that #GirlsCount by putting girls’ education at the top of the #G20 agenda pic.twitter.com/CLQmlmyoza
— ONEinEU (@ONEinEU) June 9, 2017
A critical step toward SDG4: #G20 leaders acknowledge need to fully fund education through #IFFEd, #EducationCannotWait, & @GPforEducation. pic.twitter.com/YxSHJSnfsa
— Education Commission (@educommission) July 8, 2017
.@JuliaGillardGPE shares powerful message on why #G20 leaders must step up to #FundEducation thru @GPforEducation at our #EducateAll event pic.twitter.com/1cEm0xwx0D
— Global Citizen Impact (@GlblCtznImpact) July 8, 2017
#G20 leaders have a responsibility to prevent millions of kids from missing school. RT if you want to see every kid learning. @EduCommission pic.twitter.com/5OWDmTCh96
— GPE (@GPforEducation) July 7, 2017
Action is needed from the G20 to address a global learning crisis and deliver quality education for all children https://t.co/FDB9YCCuiD
— Plan International (@PlanGlobal) July 9, 2017
Switzerland increases contribution to GPE
The Federal Council of Switzerland announced an increase in funding and declared that education is a priority theme of Switzerland's development policy and that GPE is a priority investment.
Thank you Switzerland for increased contribution. You are helping to #ShapeTheFuture for millions of children https://t.co/JtclsobQuf pic.twitter.com/dTEIXYjDoZ
— GPE (@GPforEducation) July 13, 2017
Norway rises to the challenge
Norway released a new report in August revealing the incredible impact the scaling up of Norwegian support to education – including doubling funding to GPE.
Important stepping stone on the way to #EducationForAll. Results of Norway`s support for #GlobalEducation just out: https://t.co/YqB9owkU8X pic.twitter.com/6qkLK5Ejrr
— Norway MFA (@NorwayMFA) August 14, 2017
Congrats to @NorwayMFA for rising to the challenge! Thanks as always for your support #FundEducation https://t.co/q2oGiZiej8 pic.twitter.com/88Jt4ZMSJv
— GPE (@GPforEducation) August 16, 2017
Visit to Australia
Alice Albright met with partners in Australia and spoke at the Australian National University about the challenges in global education and how the Global Partnership for Education is adapting and innovating to respond.
Honored to speak at @ANUcrawford @devpolicy about addressing global education challenges. #FundEducation My speech: https://t.co/n9lazUKiD6 pic.twitter.com/OSTp51yvrf
— Alice Albright (@AliceAlbright) August 7, 2017
Don't forget to join us @ANUCrawford on Monday to hear frm @AliceAlbright CEO of @GPforEducation. Details: https://t.co/NWV4GgKAah #canberra
— devpolicy.org (@devpolicy) August 3, 2017
US advocates get a victory with READ Act
The READ Act, legislation that will help millions of vulnerable children and youth around the world access quality education, was signed into law in September 2017. The READ Act calls for U.S. engagement with key partner countries, other donors, civil society, the private sector, and multilateral global education initiatives, such as the Global Partnership for Education, to promote sustainable, quality basic education.
The #ReadAct became law on #WorldLiteracyday & it's opening new doors for Global #Education strategies, which help vulnerable youth access quality #education. Share your thoughts on what a #GlobalEd Strategy means to you here: https://t.co/KE9kI788tg
— GCE-US (@GCE_US) January 10, 2018
@jrsusa @GiuliaMcPherson pic.twitter.com/K8IFZ3VSm2
It's time to #FundEducation for the children around the world who lack basic literacy skills #LiteracyDay pic.twitter.com/3yG8iWPi80
— GPE (@GPforEducation) September 8, 2017
Senegal and France announce they will host GPE Financing Conference
Presidents Macky Sall of Senegal and Emmanuel Macron of France announced they will co-host the Global Partnership for Education Financing Conference to take place on February 2, 2018 in Dakar, Senegal.
Shaping the future at the UN General Assembly
On September 20 leaders from around the world came together in the name of education at the UN General Assembly in New York.
.@erna_solberg Prime Minister #Norway urging other countries to contribute to @GPforEducation & #EducationCannotWait #UNGA #FundEducation pic.twitter.com/7lw93u5JPh
— GCE-US (@GCE_US) September 20, 2017
Alice Albright goes to Ireland
Alice Albright met Irish Minister of State for Overseas Aid Ciarán Cannon to discuss ways to boost support for education in developing countries. She urged Ireland to step up its commitment as part of GPE's global bid to prevent a crisis of millions of young people being locked out of job opportunities due to lack of basic quality education.
Challenges facing the delivery of quality education outlined by @GPforEducation's @AliceAlbright to @Irish_Aid & NGO partners #FundEducation pic.twitter.com/nGrrLwabm5
— Irish Aid (@Irish_Aid) September 28, 2017
.@ciarancannon and @AliceAlbright in @IrishTimes make the case for @Irish_Aid to step up investments to GPE. https://t.co/d5igYz4lnN
— GPE (@GPforEducation) October 3, 2017
World Teachers' Day
GPE and partners took to social media to thank teachers for all their work to #ShapeTheFuture of children and young people.
On #WorldTeachersDay, we're joining @GPforEducation to thank all the #teachers around the world who work tirelessly to #ShapeTheFuture. pic.twitter.com/D98fmvq2vu
— UNFPA (@UNFPA) October 5, 2017
"Teachers are at the center of achieving our goals"- @AliceAlbright CEO, @GPforEducation in celebration of #WorldTeachersDay #ShapeTheFuture pic.twitter.com/yiHjpQxRSM
— Global Citizen Canada (@GlblCtznCAN) October 5, 2017
Teachers inspire students, pass on knowledge, change lives and #shapethefuture. The world needs great teachers. #fundeducation #WorldTeachersDay https://t.co/wc2b6ftTru
— GRAN (@GRANadvocates) October 5, 2017
Day of the Girl
In October 2017, GPE worked with Plan International as part of their #GirlsTakeover and hosted youth advocate Aissata for an Instagram Stories takeover.
'I started going to primary school when I was 5 years old ...' Read more of Aissata's story here: https://t.co/z0haPTxI9d @PlanGlobal pic.twitter.com/WDATmLoNZN
— GPE (@GPforEducation) October 11, 2017
Julia Gillard in Norway
Julia Gillard met with Prime Minister Erna Solberg and other partners during a visit to Norway.
Met w/ @erna_solberg today whose continued leadership will help @GPforEducation achieve @EduCommission target of $2b/year by 2020 @NorwayMFA pic.twitter.com/ivGbGt72Pi
— Julia Gillard (@JuliaGillardGPE) November 8, 2017
#Norway supports @GPforEducation – plays a key role in solving the global learning crisis. Foreign Minister #EriksenSoreide met @JuliaGillardGPE pic.twitter.com/M8sKEwXAxA
— Norway MFA (@NorwayMFA) November 8, 2017
@Erna_Solberg pls use your leading role in education to mobilise change for 870m children. Pledge $375m to GPE & ask world leaders to follow #Erna2Lead pic.twitter.com/16NQlAxqmI
— Save the Children EU (@EUSaveTC) November 10, 2017
Partners launch the Compact on Domestic Financing for Education
Three months out from the Financing Conference, partners mobilized to advocate for commitments ahead of the financing conference, including launching the Compact on Domestic Financing of Education to ask for developing country governments to meet their commitments on education.
97% of funding for #teachers & schools must come from developing countries – how can we achieve this? https://t.co/chFzYKPEo3 #EducationNow
— GCE (@globaleducation) November 2, 2017
Time is running out. Join us in calling on leaders to #FundEducation for girls when they meet in 3 months https://t.co/FQKSYdoo3W
— Plan International (@PlanGlobal) November 4, 2017
There are 3 months to go to usher a new era for education financing. Join us to #FundEducation & #ShapeTheFuture @GPforEducation pic.twitter.com/iyg3FCl4FE
— UNICEF Education (@UNICEFEducation) November 12, 2017
We have 3 months to help secure the fate of 870 million children and young people! https://t.co/edRQzoQBkr #FundEducation pic.twitter.com/le2k6ASC8g
— World Bank (@WorldBank) November 2, 2017
Universal Children's Day
On that day, children and youth sent messages and letters to world leaders calling on them to #FundEducation to #ShapeTheFuture. The UNSG Envoy on Youth also sent a moving message.
This #WorldChildrensDay, young people can be agents of change by asking leaders to #FundEducation, says @UNYouthEnvoy @jayathmadw pic.twitter.com/bQ8040Lglr
— GPE (@GPforEducation) November 20, 2017
On #WorldChildrensDay, @nifemi_josh is echoing the voices of young people & childvren around #Nigeria to demand @MBuhari to #FundEducation
— AREAi (@Areai4Africa) November 20, 2017
Will you do the same to help #ShapeTheFuture?
Send this too: https://t.co/lLNBRYVwQg@GPforEducation @EmilyJayneLauri pic.twitter.com/hEv3GxmcXq
Today I join @GPforEducation to add my voice to those of young people and children around the world who are demanding our leaders to #FundEducation for a peaceful & Sustainable tomorrow. #WorldChildrensDay #ShapeTheFuture #education pic.twitter.com/oKN9OuwiSl
— vivian onano (@vivianonano) November 20, 2017
On #WorldChildrensDay, I add my voice to those of young people & children around the world demanding the world leaders (@EmmanuelMacron, @JustinTrudeau, @HHShkMohd, @KingSalman and others) to #FundEducation @GPForEducation.
— Mahmoud Khalil (@mahmoudkhalel) November 20, 2017
Will you do the same to help #ShapeTheFuture? pic.twitter.com/rveat1VPMO
U.K. Parliament endorses GPE
The United Kingdom's Parliament's International Development Committee (IDC) released a report, DfID's work on education: Leaving no one behind, recommending that DfID meets GPE's replenishment request of US$500 million for 2018 to 2020. Launching the report at Woodside High School in London, Committee Chair Stephen Twigg, MP, said that countries cannot progress out of poverty without education. Public health, skilled workforces, economic prosperity, civil society – all benefit from sustained investment in global education.
Spending on global education is behind many other sectors for #UKaid. Read our Report: https://t.co/CU9z7qA4fo #LeaveNoOneBehind #SDG4 pic.twitter.com/6YXJQARRIY
— Int'l Dev Committee (@CommonsIDC) November 21, 2017
Today's @CommonsIDC report on education urges @DFID_UK to commit fully to @GPforEducation and announce this as soon as possible https://t.co/JaPiPHmFMF
— Stephen Twigg (@StephenTwigg) November 21, 2017
Julia Gillard in Asia
At the second World Philanthropy Forum held in Beijing on November 29, GPE Board Chair Julia Gillard noted that the world has much to learn from the progress achieved by China in the education sector, an experience could be helpful to developing countries around the world. She also met with Foreign Minister Taro Kono in Tokyo.
Honoured to meet with Foreign Minister Taro Kono @Konotaromp @MofaJapan_en today in Tokyo. Inspired by Japan’s commitment & global leadership in promoting the SDGs. We must #FundEducation to meet these goals & #ShapeTheFuture for the next generation. pic.twitter.com/sxrZ3nbApr
— Julia Gillard (@JuliaGillardGPE) December 1, 2017
G7 Accountability Report on Education and European Commission Announcement
The G7 released an accountability report outlining the crucial role education can play in the sustainable development agenda and praising the work of GPE noting the replenishment provides "an important opportunity for the global community to recommit to the promise of education and unleash the potential and talent of the next learning generation."
Very pleased to receive the Italian #G7 Presidency-led accountability report on #education with @JuliaGillard #GPE last night. Canada will continue to work on #GenderEquality and role for women & girls. pic.twitter.com/vTUX0Znxau
— Isabelle Hudon (@HudonIsabelle) December 7, 2017
Italy presented the #G7 Taormina Progress Report on#education to the @GPforEducation in Paris. The report highlights the key role
— CooperazioneItaliana (@cooperazione_it) December 6, 2017
of education for achieving #SustainableDevelopment & reminds the commitments
of G7 countries to support and #FundEducation . Thanks GPE #keypartner pic.twitter.com/dnLAhMwXRx
Thank you #G7 leaders for your long-standing commitment to #FundEducation and for recognizing @GPforEducation Financing Conference as the moment to REcommit! My statement: https://t.co/s4xq5dGdaR
— Julia Gillard (@JuliaGillardGPE) November 10, 2017
European Commission steps up funding and other leaders join call to action
Timed to coincide with the GPE Board of Directors' meeting taking place in Paris this week, leaders of organizations around the world are demanding and taking action as part of the campaign to #FundEducation and #ShapeTheFuture. Neven Mimica, European Union Commissioner for International Cooperation and Development announced an additional EUR100 million to GPE ahead of the replenishment, and called on others to follow their lead. This is a testament to the importance that EU countries place on education as a tool to fight poverty, economic disempowerment and conflict. Leaders of CSOs and other partners also stepped up in December to share their stories about why they believe in funding education.
I want all girls & boys to go to school wherever they are. Today I pledge additional EUR 100M to step up our support to #GlobalPartnershipForEducation and I invite all other partners to follow suit! Act now for an empowered #youth tomorrow. #SDGs - https://t.co/w1bVMlx228 pic.twitter.com/D4TJAs2kG4
— Neven Mimica (@MimicaEU) December 5, 2017
We have pledged additional €100 million for @GPforEducation and we call on other actors to follow our ambition!
— EuropeAid (@europeaid) December 5, 2017
Because every girl and boy needs to be able to read this #FundEducation
I asked 8 girls - kidnapped by Boko Haram - what they most wanted: all said education. We need governments and donors to #FundEducation at @GPforEducation financing conference http:https://t.co/0tASp5Qbdr…
— Justin Forsyth (@justinforsyth) December 5, 2017
I've seen the life changing impact education can have on the lives of the most vulnerable children - from Uganda to Jordan. But this must be backed by adequate financing in order to #shapethefuture @juliagillard @GPforeducation
— Kevin Watkins (@KevinAtSave) December 5, 2017
Every Last Child deserves a quality education. As we approach #GPE18 we are asking world leaders to invest in the next generation and #FundEducation @JuliaGillard @GPforEducation #EveryLastChild pic.twitter.com/o2zevYqvKy
— Helle Thorning S (@HelleThorning_S) December 5, 2017
Partners rally in Germany
In Berlin, Germany, an event was organized by Global Citizen in cooperation with GCE, Oxfam, CBM, Save the Children, Plan UNICEF and ONE to support GPE's replenishment. Hosted by Ms. Claudia Roth, Vice President of the Bundestag, the event was attended by about 100 guests from parliament, ministries and civil society including Eurovision winner Lena Meyer-Landrut.
Full 2 days in Berlin at @BMZ_Bund & #Bundestag. Great interest in links between quality education, security and @GPforEducation focus on systems.#FundEducation #ShapeTheFuture pic.twitter.com/rBdiLweX5s
— Alice Albright (@AliceAlbright) December 12, 2017
Global ambassadors and champions add their voices
Malala, the Pope, Bono, Bill Gates, France, Gordon Brown and Filippo Grandi all send words of encouragement and encourage leaders to take action
"We have to invest in our future."-@Malala is calling on world leaders to #FundEducation through @GPforEducation. pic.twitter.com/KrNz5HMiRg
— Malala Fund (@MalalaFund) January 10, 2018
Touched to receive strong words of encouragement for @GPforEducation from @Pontifex.
— Julia Gillard (@JuliaGillardGPE) January 24, 2018
A great boost as I continue to meet with European Governments ahead of Financing Conference next week.
Read his thoughts: https://t.co/1ehWx5HwQl pic.twitter.com/BjmF9BCNDP
My friend Bono explains the potential we could unlock if the gender gap in education was closed: https://t.co/umLRC4or0K #GirlsCount pic.twitter.com/Fdf6lPOORe
— Bill Gates (@BillGates) January 9, 2018
France fully supports @Malala's appeal. To help each child have access to a quality education rendezvous in Dakar for a successful @GPforEducation financing conference. https://t.co/ruwlqGd1cB
— France Diplomacy (@francediplo_EN) January 11, 2018
There is no greater investment in our future than investment in the education of our children. I urge world leaders to support the @GPforEducation and #FundEducation now - GB pic.twitter.com/o2dEObvmAI
— Gordon & Sarah Brown (@OfficeGSBrown) January 22, 2018
Less than one month to the @GPforEducation conference! Investing in education is how we #ShapetheFuture for refugee children. Through inclusion in local schools #refugees are protected & can build better futures. #FundEducation! pic.twitter.com/2WkypWA75R
— Filippo Grandi (@RefugeesChief) January 5, 2018
Canada doubles its contribution to GPE
Just one week before the Financing Conference, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced at the World Economic Forum in Davos that Canada would be doubling its contribution to GPE.
Education is the key to empowering more women around the world. That’s why we’re supporting @GPforEducation and calling on men – in business and government – to do the same. pic.twitter.com/C2itPlYCob
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) January 26, 2018
Thank you @JustinTrudeau for doubling @Canada’s contribution to @GPforEducation. Good news just 1 week before our Financing Conference. As leader of the #G7, @JustinTrudeau can inspire the world to keep increasing support for education for all, especially girls. https://t.co/zoWzW2psZc
— Julia Gillard (@JuliaGillardGPE) January 25, 2018
Thank you @JustinTrudeau and Canada for pledging $180 million for @GPforEducation replenishment. We hope that other countries will follow your lead next week in Dakar. Educated girls become empowered women who grow economies. #WEF18 pic.twitter.com/pX6fYflUH8
— Malala Fund (@MalalaFund) January 25, 2018
African Union Summit
The Global Partnership for Education, ONE and the African Union partner on first Heads of State dialogue on education financing in Africa.
Tomorrow, @Macky_Sall will join other African heads of state to discuss how to prioritize education in Africa https://t.co/7eBZ0JL0mP @_AfricanUnion @ONEinAfrica #FundEducation pic.twitter.com/nDx4DYYojO
— GPE (@GPforEducation) January 26, 2018
L’éducation des filles est un impératif pour un monde équilibré et juste. C'est un combat que je mène avec ardeur au Sénégal. #GirlsCount #30thAUSummit pic.twitter.com/1x6TGykCaT
— Macky SALL (@Macky_Sall) January 27, 2018
ONE in Africa is at the #30thAUSummit in Addis Ababa for the First High Level Dialogue, Financing Education in Africa, Financing Africa's Future: Unlocking Development Potentials Through Education co-organised by AUC, @GPforEducation and ONE. pic.twitter.com/JqafjggKbs
— ONE (@ONEinAfrica) January 27, 2018
57% of African youth are out of school. This is why today I am honored to join African heads of state to discuss plans to #FundEducation at #30thAUSummit https://t.co/rmPvQjpWlk pic.twitter.com/DrkM3KsjtB
— Alice Albright (@AliceAlbright) January 27, 2018
Julia Gillard meets Angela Merkel
On her final trip before the Financing Conference, GPE Board Chair met German Chancellor Angela Merkel to stress why Germany's continued leadership on global education will be key if we want to shape a more prosperous and secure future for all.
Delighted to cross paths with Angela Merkel as I wrap up productive week in Europe ahead of @GPforEducation Financing Conference.
— Julia Gillard (@JuliaGillardGPE) January 29, 2018
Germany & #G7 must seize this historic opportunity to ensure all children can learn and thrive. @RegSprecher #FundEducation pic.twitter.com/9jCucTpl55
Welcome to Dakar
The time has come to #FundEducation. A huge thank you to all partners who have joined the campaign to shape a better future for 870 million children.
Watch live on Feb 2 at http://replenishment.globalpartnership.org as it all unfolds.
Download the social packet here
World leaders are headed to Dakar to #FundEducation. Watch live February 2nd: https://t.co/eTcCfyNun8 pic.twitter.com/3RIgzbO59N
— GPE (@GPforEducation) January 26, 2018