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Major new philanthropic commitments back education amid global conflict and pressure on aid systems
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Global Youth Ambassadors champion the early years at G20 summit
Magician Dynamo announced as Â鶹APP ambassador during star-studded 15-year celebration event in London
Actress Kim Cattrall, Author Kathy Lette, Actor David Morrissey, and TV presenter June Sarpong were among a host of big names who came together last night to celebrate 15 years of groundbreaking work by charity Â鶹APP.
African countries urged to support development of young children
A call for increased investment came as experts from 40 countries gathered at an early childhood conference in Tanzania.
Lack of space, transport and money – why Syrian refugees are out of school in Jordan
A study of struggling families who are receiving cash help from UN agencies found that child labour and bullying are also factors.
New report calls for DFID to increase investment in early years education
A new report from the House of Commons International Development Select Committee calls for the Department for International Development to increase its financing for education - and prioritise Early Childhood Development.
Rohingya crisis shines light on plight of the world’s stateless children
Three-quarters of the 10 million stateless people belong to minority groups - and many are denied education and other rights.
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In an Indian village, poor children are getting lessons, equipment and food thanks to the efforts of one of our Global Youth Ambassadors and his team.
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#5for5 comedy stars highlight need for investment in young children
To mark Universal Children's Day, we have a new video starring a host of top comics including Matt Lucas, Rainn Wilson and Shappi Khorsandi.
Play is the brain’s favourite way of learning
To mark Universal Children's Day today, we look at the importance of playing in the development of young children.
“How a community built toilets that will help to keep children, especially girls, in school”
To mark World Toilet Day on November 19, a Global Youth Ambassador from Cameroon tells of a building project that will transform students' lives.
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‘Climate change steals and destroys’: Fijian children urge world leaders to protect their schools and lives
The students, aged 10 and 12, addressed the COP23 global conference in Germany after winning a schools speech competition.