Expert voices
Every child has the right to feel hopeful about the world
Justin van Fleet
“I know firsthand the impact the environment has in early childhoodâ€
“We turn discarded laptops into learning devices for refugee and vulnerable children”
Never miss an update
7 Apr 2026
Meet the seven winners of our latest Education Innovation Awards
Latest from ºÚÁÏÍø±¬³Ô¹Ï
Making books affordable and relevant for young children
The power of ºÚÁÏÍø±¬³Ô¹Ï: our campaigns, projects and networks in 2025
Annual Christmas Carol Concert supports the work of ºÚÁÏÍø±¬³Ô¹Ï
Colombia teachers end strike over pay and education standards that kept millions out of school
Unions had demanded more funding for school maintenance, supplies, student meals and salaries after the government pledged to improve public education.
ºÚÁÏÍø±¬³Ô¹Ï partners with global company Omnicom to promote education for all
We will work with the marketing and communications firm for three years to tackle the challenge of getting every girl and boy into school.
Mumsnet features #5for5 campaign on investment in early childhood development
ºÚÁÏÍø±¬³Ô¹Ï's work on promoting nurturing care for the under-fives is being spotlighted by Britain's largest network for parents.
ºÚÁÏÍø±¬³Ô¹Ï’s innovative work for children is recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours List
Director Gil McNeil receives a CBE and trustee David Boutcher an MBE for their services to our charity work and other advocacy.
“Day of the African Child gives children an opportunity to hold their government leaders to account”
Gilbert Ngaira of the Kenya Alliance for Advancement of Children writes about a celebration attended by 2000 chidren.
Expert Voices
Code Clubs girls in Uganda reflect equality theme of Day of the African Child
ºÚÁÏÍø±¬³Ô¹Ï's Code Clubs in several African countries allow girls to learn digital skills and express themselves in a safe environment.
Day of the African Child 2017: news and views as campaigners stand up for children’s rights
Young people across the continent and around the world are holding events and campaigning for every child to receive quality care and education.
“Soweto children were killed protesting their right to education – we have to keep the fight going”
On Day of the African Child, Global Youth Ambassador Ousmane Ba remembers the South African students killed in 1976 and how we must honour them by seeking a better future for all children.
Expert Voices
“Malawi should prioritise early childhood development to stop children ending up on the streets”
On Day of the African Child, Global Youth Ambassador Marshall Dyton says investment in early years care could help kids from poorer and marginalised households.
Expert Voices
School for the blind plans to train one million teachers for children with disabilities
Working with governments around the world, the programme could help six million children who have visual impairment and other disabilities to access education and training.