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“I know firsthand the impact the environment has in early childhoodâ€
“We turn discarded laptops into learning devices for refugee and vulnerable children”
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Down’s syndrome teacher inspires pre-primary children with special needs
Shéri Brynard understands the challenges and believes it’s vital to intervene as early as possible in educating children with disabilities.Â
Girls’ education boost as India scraps tax on sanitary pads
Campaigners welcomed the move and said it will help to prevent girls staying away from school during their periods.
‘Dating service’ matches poor South African youth to jobs
As a global youth survey looks at the changing workplace needs, we spotlight an idea that links companies with potential young workers.Â
“Esma had difficulty speaking – but she got a standing ovation when she sang”
A Global Youth Ambassador tells how weeks of guidance and practice paid off for a girl from Turkmenistan.
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“Inclusive education and nutrition may help to manage symptoms in some autistic childrenâ€
A Global Youth Ambassador, who is also a medical professional from Bangladesh, says doctors need to work with parents on dietary changes.
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“Praise from President Obama has made me even more determined to help children”
Global Youth Ambassador Enock Nkulanga tells how it felt to have the former US President pay tribute to his work as a young leader.
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Conflict in Colombia forces thousands of children out of school
Many students are not returning to education after their classes were suspended due to clashes between armed groups.
Emergency fund delivers education to 650,000 children in its first year
Education Cannot Wait helped some of the most vulnerable and at-risk children in 14 countries affected by conflict and natural disasters.
I became a special education teacher to help change the lives of marginalised children
Quality and inclusive early childhood development - including pre-primary education - can deliver the right guidance and support to children with disabilities.
“People are quick to dismiss a disability if they are unable to see it”
As a student and then a teacher in India, Global Youth Ambassador Kirthi Jayakumar has seen the challenges of "invisible" disabilities.
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