Meet Aisha, a young leader whose confidence, communication skills, and sense of belonging grew through her involvement in youth groups supported by @righttoplayusa , a proud GCE‑US member.
Through play‑based activities and safe spaces to connect with peers, Aisha discovered her strengths, built new friendships, and learned how to advocate for herself and others. Her journey shows the power of supportive, youth‑centered programs to help young people thrive.
🌱 Aisha’s story is a reminder that when children are encouraged to express themselves and participate fully in their communities, they unlock potential that can shape their futures.
🔗 Read her full story and learn more about the impact of Right To Play’s work at the link in our bio.
#RightToPlay #GCEUS #YouthVoices #LearningThroughPlay #EducationForAll
Thank you to our amazing @lesaspinmarquette interns, @maschmannhannah and @aceysmentek . You brought so much energy, curiosity, and heart to our team this spring. We’re grateful for your hard work and the impact you made in such a short time.
Cheering you on as you take your next steps — you both have bright futures ahead ✨👏
🌍 Big welcome to @noforgottenkids , the newest member of GCE‑US. Together, we’re pushing for a world where every child’s right to education is protected. 💙📚
Give them a follow and learn more about their powerful work supporting vulnerable children!
🌍✨ One hand does not clap — real change happens together.
Our newest story spotlights GCE‑US member @etc_nepal , whose community‑centered approach in Nepal shows the power of collective action in education. From empowering women to strengthening schools, their work reminds us that progress is a shared effort.
Read the full story at the link in our bio and join us in celebrating what’s possible when communities rise together. 📚🤝
#GCEUS #EducateTheChildren #EducationForAll #GlobalEducation
📢 NEW STATEMENT: FY27 House Funding for Global Education
Today, the House of Representatives released its FY27 bill for the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Subcommittee, which includes $691.5 million for the Nita M. Lowey Basic Education Fund.
While this demonstrates continued commitment to global education, it remains significantly below the FY23 level of $970 million. We are also concerned by the limited $121.6 million allocated for multilateral partnerships like @gpforeducation and @educannotwait which are critical in reaching the most vulnerable children with high-impact, cost-effective support.
We thank House leaders for their continued support and urge Congress to restore robust funding that reflects the scale of global need.
🔗 Read the full statement at the link in bio.
#GlobalEducation #FundEducation #EducationInEmergencies #FY27 #Advocacy #GCEUS
This week we are participating in the Global Action Week for Education 2026. Organized by the Global Campaign for Education, education movements from around the world are joining together to advocate with a clear message: Hold the Flame High for education financing. Investing in education transforms lives, strengthens communities, and builds a more just future.
We know that education systems need sustained and predictable financing to succeed. So, we are joining with other organizations to call for stronger support for education.
Read more and join our call to action on our website! #HoldTheFlameHigh #GAWE2026 #EducationFinancing #FundEducation
📚✨ This week is Global Action Week for Education, and the theme is education financing — because every child deserves the chance to learn.
Last month, we secured 110 signatures on a House letter in support of global education funding. Now a new Senate letter led by Senator Van Hollen needs support before April 28.
Your voice keeps this momentum going.
💬 Tell your senators to stand up for global education. Link in bio.
@campaignforeducation@chrisvanhollen
#GAWE2026
Grateful for everyone who joined us yesterday to welcome @maysa.jalbout , the new Director of @educannotwait . ✨
It was inspiring to gather with our GCE‑US community and hear Maysa’s powerful vision for expanding education access for children living through crisis.
We’re proud to champion ECW’s mission and excited to keep pushing together so every child, everywhere, can learn. 📚🌍
#EducationCannotWait #GCEUS #EducationInEmergencies #EveryChildEverywhere #GlobalEducation
From her start as a GCE-US youth advocate and team member to her work today strengthening refugee and adult education systems, Eliana Stanislawski continues to show what committed young leaders can achieve.
In our latest Q&A, 2025 Youth Advocate @elacozydivin interviews Eliana about her journey, her passion, and the impact she is making now. We are proud to have been part of her path and even prouder of where she is today.
Learn more about Eliana at the link in our bio.
✨Meet the 2026 GCE-US Youth Fellows! A powerhouse cohort of young leaders ready to transform education.
🌱From advocacy to edtech, literacy to equity, these changemakers are stepping into a year of intensive training, policy engagement, and community driven action. This June, they will take their voices to Capitol Hill, and this fall, they will launch projects that drive real impact in their communities.
🚀We are proud to invest in the next generation of changemakers. The future of education is youth powered.
🔗 Learn more about them at the link in our bio.
#YouthAdvocacy #EducationForAll #GCEUS #YouthFellows2026
We are deeply concerned by the President’s FY27 budget request released on Friday, which proposes a 30% cut to the State Department and international programs — and provides no funding at all for international basic education. At a moment when children around the world are facing unprecedented barriers to learning, eliminating these investments would undo decades of bipartisan progress and jeopardize the futures of millions of learners.
But we’re encouraged by the strong bipartisan support we’ve seen in Congress. A recent House letter championing international basic education secured 110 sign-ons, demonstrating that lawmakers across the political spectrum understand that education is essential to global stability, economic opportunity, and human rights. We are urging Congress to restore the $970 million needed for international basic education, including $152 million for multilateral partnerships that reach the most marginalized children.
📄 Read our full statement at the link in our bio.
GCE-US Program Director @globalgracegoes just published a powerful reflection on insights from #CIES2026 exploring everything from AI in education to youth-led advocacy.
She also spotlights an energizing, hands-on session led by our members @bldgtomorrow and @rescueorg , whose “Nuts and Bolts of Feedback Loops” workshop challenged us to rethink default approaches and center young people in every step of the process.
📖 Read Grace’s full reflection at the link in our bio.
#EducationForAll #YouthVoices #GlobalEducation #EdEquity
