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In keynote speeches, Executive Director of Education Cannot Wait Yasmine Sherif and Chairman of Special Olympics International Dr. Timothy Shriver called for more financing from international organizations, development finance institutions and national governments to scale up inclusive education. The session was moderated by Former Sargent Shriver Global Messenger Nyasha Derera, who set the tone for the convening by declaring: “Ideas without action are worthless. We need more action and less talking.”

In her opening remarks, Ms. Sherif stated that every child with intellectual or physical disabilities has an inherent right to high-quality educational programming. She recalled Special Olympics’ demand that national governments allocate 3 percent of their education funding to high-quality, evidence-based inclusionary practices that fully integrate students with intellectual disabilities into schools, which she called “a modest minimum” benchmark that governments can easily meet.

Danish Finance Minister Nicolai Wammen has taken on the role of Global Champion for Education Cannot Wait (ECW), demonstrating his commitment to ensuring that no child or young person is left behind when it comes to education. In this new position, Mr. Wammen will advocate for increased global investments in education during emergencies and protracted crises.

Mr. Wammen’s extensive political experience and recognition make him a valuable asset in mobilizing resources to support ECW’s strategic plan. The goal is to raise $1.5 billion over the next two years to provide education for 20 million crisis-affected children. Currently, more than 224 million children worldwide are impacted by armed conflict, displacement, climate change, and other crises, denying them access to education.

Auf der Frühjahrstagung der Weltbankgruppe und des Internationalen Währungsfonds in dieser Woche in Washington, D.C., gab der hochrangige dänische Politiker Nicolai Wammen bekannt, dass er sich Education Cannot Wait (ECW) als Global Champion anschließen wird. Herr Wammen wird eine unschätzbare Unterstützung bei der Förderung globaler Gespräche über die Mobilisierung der politischen Führung und die Förderung neuer und innovativer Finanzierungsquellen, insbesondere mit dem privaten Sektor, leisten.

En las Reuniones de Primavera del Grupo del Banco Mundial y el Fondo Monetario Internacional celebradas esta semana en Washington, D.C., el político danés Nicolai Wammen anunció que se uniría a Education Cannot Wait (ECW), como Defensor Mundial. Wammen prestará un apoyo inestimable a las conversaciones mundiales sobre la movilización del liderazgo político y la promoción de fuentes de financiación nuevas e innovadoras, en particular con el sector privado.

La iniciativa Education Cannot Wait (ECW), la Oficina del Coordinador Residente de las Naciones Unidas y el Ministerio de Educación lanzan la convocatoria para el Programa Multianual de Resiliencia - MYRP2 con información sobre los requisitos para que las entidades interesadas conozcan la información y manifiesten su interés en postularse.

At this week’s Spring Meetings of the World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund in Washington, D.C., Senior Danish politician Nicolai Wammen announced that he would join Education Cannot Wait (ECW), as a Global Champion. Mr. Wammen will provide invaluable support in advancing global conversations on mobilizing political leadership and promoting new and innovative sources of financing particularly with the private sector.

Children in Gaza have consistently expressed that going back to school is one of their top priorities. It provides them with a sense of normalcy, opportunities to play with friends and to continue to develop skills and knowledge for their futures.

Maher*, a father in Gaza says "A few days ago, one of my children told me, 'I want to eat healthy food. I really want to go to school and live my old, normal life. And I want to play.'

Education in emergencies is an essential part of the first phase of a quality child-focused humanitarian response, where safe spaces are established where children can play, receive psychosocial support with referrals to specialised Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) and Child Protection services. 

Children in Gaza have consistently expressed that going back to school is one of their top priorities. It provides them with a sense of normalcy, opportunities to play with friends and to continue to develop skills and knowledge for their futures.

Maher*, a father in Gaza says "A few days ago, one of my children told me, 'I want to eat healthy food. I really want to go to school and live my old, normal life. And I want to play.'

Education in emergencies is an essential part of the first phase of a quality child-focused humanitarian response, where safe spaces are established where children can play, receive psychosocial support with referrals to specialised Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) and Child Protection services. 

Children in Gaza have consistently expressed that going back to school is one of their top priorities. It provides them with a sense of normalcy, opportunities to play with friends and to continue to develop skills and knowledge for their futures.

Maher*, a father in Gaza says "A few days ago, one of my children told me, 'I want to eat healthy food. I really want to go to school and live my old, normal life. And I want to play.'

Education in emergencies is an essential part of the first phase of a quality child-focused humanitarian response, where safe spaces are established where children can play, receive psychosocial support with referrals to specialised Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) and Child Protection services.

Children in Gaza have consistently expressed that going back to school is one of their top priorities. It provides them with a sense of normalcy, opportunities to play with friends and to continue to develop skills and knowledge for their futures.

Maher*, a father in Gaza says "A few days ago, one of my children told me, 'I want to eat healthy food. I really want to go to school and live my old, normal life. And I want to play.'

Education in emergencies is an essential part of the first phase of a quality child-focused humanitarian response, where safe spaces are established where children can play, receive psychosocial support with referrals to specialised Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) and Child Protection services. 

Children in Gaza have consistently expressed that going back to school is one of their top priorities. It provides them with a sense of normalcy, opportunities to play with friends and to continue to develop skills and knowledge for their futures.

Maher*, a father in Gaza says "A few days ago, one of my children told me, 'I want to eat healthy food. I really want to go to school and live my old, normal life. And I want to play.'

Education in emergencies is an essential part of the first phase of a quality child-focused humanitarian response, where safe spaces are established where children can play, receive psychosocial support with referrals to specialised Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) and Child Protection services. 

Als globaler Fonds für Bildung in Notsituationen und Langzeitkrisen, der bei den Vereinten Nationen angesiedelt ist, haben Education Cannot Wait ( ECW) und unsere globalen strategischen Partner schnell, flexibel und koordiniert reagiert, um Mädchen und Jungen, die von diesem komplexen Konflikt betroffen sind, die Sicherheit, die Hoffnung und die Chance auf eine hochwertige Bildung zu geben.

Die ECW hat bisher 10 Millionen US-Dollar zur Deckung des Bildungsbedarfs von Flüchtlingen in der Region bereitgestellt, wobei erste Nothilfezuschüsse in der Zentralafrikanischen Republik, Tschad, Ägypten, Äthiopien und Südsudan angekündigt wurden. Unter Sudan haben wir 28 Millionen US-Dollar bereitgestellt, darunter einen im August 2023 angekündigten Zuschuss in Höhe von 5 Millionen US-Dollar, der mehr als 86.000 Mädchen und Jungen den Zugang zu einer integrativen, hochwertigen Bildung ermöglichen wird.