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United States Provides Additional $43 Million to Education Cannot Wait

Today, Administrator Samantha Power announced that the United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development and the U.S. Department of State, is providing an additional $43 million to Education Cannot Wait (ECW), subject to the availability of funds.
February 16, 2023
General Announcement

USAID Celebrates International Literacy Day

Today, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) celebrates International Literacy Day, a worldwide recognition of the importance of reading.
September 8, 2022
Press Release

USAID Advances Efforts to Tackle the Global Learning Crisis

On September 19, 2022, USAID joined partners at the Transforming Education Summit to draw the world's attention to the impact of COVID-19 on education and demonstrate the U.S government's commitment to addressing the learning crisis.
October 3, 2022
General Announcement
Higher Education
February 7, 2023

HELN Access and Equity Web Series

Don't miss the Higher Education Learning Network (HELN) series dedicated to equitable access to higher education, happening in February and March!
Information and Communication Technology
November 23, 2021

USAID Announces Partnership to Launch National Geographic Kids Africa

USAID Administrator Samantha Power, signed a memorandum of understanding with The Walt Disney Company to create a partnership with Kenya-based conservation organization, WildlifeDirect, to produce National Geographic Kids Africa.
Reading & Literacy
September 13, 2021

Ready2Read Challenge Awarded to Three Innovators Building Foundational Language and Literacy Skills Using EdTech

The Asia Foundation, ILC Africa, and Rochester Institute of Technology to address gaps in early learning among children in Nepal, Malawi, Fiji, Papua New Guinea, and the Philippines
Education Finance
April 22, 2021

Funding Opportunity Notice: Scaling Quality Basic Education in Africa through Blended Finance

We want to drive significant amounts of commercial financing and investment to increase access to high quality education in select African countries, especially for low-income households. We are seeking your bold and innovative actionable plans!
Disability Inclusive Education
March 8, 2021

USAID-funded Inclusive Education Project in Mali Adapts Braille EGRA

A USAID-funded inclusive education project in Mali adapted the Early Grade Reading Assessment (EGRA) to be used with braille for the first time.
Reading & Literacy
September 9, 2020

Global Digital Library Adds 17 New Languages

On International Literacy Day (September 8th), the Global Book Alliance celebrates the addition of 17 new languages to the growing collection on the Global Digital Library (GDL).
Education in Crisis and Conflict
September 9, 2020

Global Digital Library Adds 17 New Languages

On International Literacy Day (September 8th), the Global Book Alliance celebrates the addition of 17 new languages to the growing collection on the Global Digital Library (GDL).
Reading & Literacy
July 14, 2020

Expressions of Interest Now Open for Education Providers and Social Investors in Ghana

Ghana EOI open for applications until July 22, 2020.