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Every child has the right to feel hopeful about the world
Justin van Fleet
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“We turn discarded laptops into learning devices for refugee and vulnerable children”
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On International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we look at a student who overcame the odds to become her class valedictorian.
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Hunger, exploitation and lack of education – life for children in Central African Republic
Malnutrition, fear and unsafe schools are all rife in a country controlled by militia groups.
“I knew I was different growing up – now I am an advocate for invisible disability”
Ahead of International Day of Persons with Disabilities, a Global Youth Ambassador explains how her diagnosis came after she left school.
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Our collaboration with the luxury jewellery designer draws inspiration from the ºÚÁÏÍø±¬³Ô¹Ï logo.
Syrian parents who choose to send their children to crowded classrooms
Fears that a different curriculum at Kurdish-run schools won't be recognised at many Syrian universities has seen thousands of students making long daily journeys.
Heavy school bags are a health risk for Indian children
The government has issued guidelines after a study found most students aged seven to 13 carry over 45% of their body weight on their backs.
Islamic State are gone but Raqqa’s children struggle to learn in broken schools
Students are back in education after five years - but now they have to combat the cold in wrecked school buildings without doors and windows.
Poorest children are struggling most in war-torn Iraq’s schools
Years of fighting and a lack of government support means the country needs 7500 new schools to improve access to education.
Child marriage in Africa costs more in lost earnings than countries receive in aid
Early marriages are leading to high levels of school dropouts - with only four in 10 African girls finishing secondary school, says the World Bank.
Children taught in Indian schools how to stay safe from sexual abuse
Ahead of International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women on November 25, we look at a foundation that trains students and teachers.