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Celebrate Literacy and Foundational Learning with USAID

Each year on September 8, alongside the global community, we celebrate International Literacy Day.
September 27, 2023
General Announcement

USAID Celebrates International Literacy Day 2023

Each year on September 8, the international community celebrates International Literacy Day to recognize the transformative power of literacy and foundational learning.
September 8, 2023
Press Release

Participate in the #United4Inclusion Contest

YouthLead invites you to participate in the #United4Inclusion Contest from August 12 to September 12 by submitting your most compelling photos, audio clips, or written pieces that embody the essence of inclusion.
September 11, 2023
General Announcement
Gender and Education
March 27, 2023

Launch of USAID’s Updated Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment Policy

USAID reaffirms that gender equality and women’s and girls’ empowerment are fundamental for the realization of human rights and key to effective and sustainable development outcomes.
Youth Workforce Development
March 24, 2023

Submissions Open for Social and Emotional Learning/Soft Skills Measurement Case Study Initiative

The SEL/SS Measurement Taskforce (Co-Chaired by USAID and UNICEF) is pleased to announce the launch of its new initiative the Localization of SEL/SS Measurement Case Study Initiative.
Education in Crisis and Conflict
February 16, 2023

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.
Higher Education
February 15, 2023

USAID Higher Education #FailFest for Employability: Stories of Disconnect between Higher Education and the Modern Workforce

We are looking for individuals and organizations who would like to share their stories of employability programs and practices with the HELN during the #FailFest on April 25 at 10AM. The deadline to submit stories is March 4th.
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!
Higher Education
December 28, 2022

Call for Applications for the Higher Education Learning Network Steering Group (SG)

The USAID Higher Education Learning Network (HELN) is pleased to announce that applications are now open to join the dynamic, visionary, and collaborative Steering Group (SG) that guides the HELN.
Education in Crisis and Conflict
November 30, 2022

Global Reading Network (GRN) and Education in Crisis and Conflict Network (ECCN) Websites Migrate to EducationLinks

GRN and ECCN content migrated to EducationLinks.
Education in Crisis and Conflict
October 3, 2022

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.