Theirworld

Just two years into our ambitious five-year strategy, we have reached 30 million learners, educators and caregivers through more than 40 projects in 141 countries — and built a network of 8,477 trained youth ambassadors. Our #ActForEarlyYears campaign has led to millions of dollars of new funding pledges for the young and most vulnerable. None of this would have been possible without YOU—our incredible supporters, hard-working #GlobalYouthAmbassadors and passionate friends who help us #UnlockBigChange every day. 👏 Together, through education, we are tackling issues ranging from climate and conflict to gender equity and disability inclusion. Here’s to building an even brighter future in 2025! 🥂

We have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to elevate the #EarlyYears on the G20 South Africa agenda and lift a generation of young people out of: 🧑💼 unemployment ⚖️ inequality 💰 poverty This is why we're calling on world leaders to #ActForEarlyYears See our #G20 briefing, created in conjunction with Ilifa Labantwana and SmartStart South Africa, which we've created for meetings taking place in South Africa this week.

Did you, or someone you know, drop out of school due to your LGBTQ+ identity? This June, to mark Pride Month, Theirworld will release new research showing that LGBTQ+ youth are more likely to drop out of secondary school education. This builds on our research last year on how [un]safe American and British LGBTQ+ youth are feeling at school. As part of our media activity for this campaign, we are seeking a case study of 🇬🇧 a young person in the UK/US 🇺🇸 📢 ideally aged 18–28 📰 willing to share their experience of leaving secondary school due to their LGBTQ+ identity (This could include leaving school entirely, transferring to another institution, or switching to home-based learning.) 🏫 The individual should be comfortable sharing their story for use in a press release or media article and be available for potential interviews. Theirworld will provide full background on the research, along with media training and support to feel confident and prepared. All young people deserve a #SafePlaceToLearn. If you want to help us tell this story, email marcomms@theirworld.org

Gaza’s children deserve the best start in life -- and the youngest babies and children should not have their basic survival put at risk. The humanitarian crisis must come to an end so every child can unlock their potential. Get our report "Early Childhood Development in Gaza: A Blueprint and Urgent Call for Action" https://lnkd.in/d-rAdwkB

📈 Aid spent on pre-primary education in 2023 was the second highest since records began in 2002. But without persistent efforts to prioritise early years investments, hard-won gains face being reversed. Download the latest #ActForEarlyYears donor scorecard and see how the world is investing in the #EarlyYears: https://tr.ee/SJ9yxlOylR Prepared for Theirworld by Asma Zubairi and Pauline Rose of the Research for Equitable Access and Learning (REAL) Centre University of Cambridge.

Around the world, children in conflict zones are losing their chance to learn.  Theirworld #YourWalk campaign invites you to walk 300,000 steps, team up to reach 1 million, or simply take one meaningful walk — all to help protect education in emergencies.  Start making a difference today: Theirworld.org/walk #StephenFry

As we build the Act For Early Years campaign, we're opening up THREE incredible opportunities to join us. If you're passionate about driving global change, supporting local advocacy and championing investment in the #EarlyYears, this is your moment. Our campaign has: ·       Engaged G20 leaders in Brazil and South Africa ·       Galvanised support from global icons like Roger Federer ·       Worked collaboratively with regional and national early childhood networks ·       Published groundbreaking research on early childhood investment And, is backed by a powerhouse High-Level Advisory Group, including the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, The LEGO Foundation, Sesame Workshop, UNICEF, and UNESCO. Be part of a movement shaping the future for millions of children worldwide. Check out the roles and apply now. Applications are being reviewed next week! 🎯 Advocacy Manager Oversee the development and execution of the campaign’s advocacy strategies working closely with the campaign’s Senior Advisor + the High-Level Advisory Group. 👉 https://lnkd.in/e_kKFWvW 📢 Campaign Communications Manager Coordinate and lead all communications activities across the campaign working with our inhouse team as well as agencies and campaign partners. We're now accepting applications for this role as a contract position for remote consultants. 👉 https://lnkd.in/e9EgA3kp 📈 Campaign Coordinator A central role within the Act For Early Years campaign secretariat, supporting the coordination of key relationships and supporting the operational delivery of the campaign. 👉 https://lnkd.in/eNahie_W Why join us? -           An innovative 4-day working week -           Hybrid working, competitive salary + scope to be creative & strategic -           A brilliant, inclusive team based in central London -           Most importantly: the chance to change lives through your work 👉 If you have a background in #campaigns, #advocacy, #comms and want to use your skills to push for global impact, we want to hear from you. 🔗 Apply now or tag someone brilliant:

Last week at the World Bank Spring Meetings Theirworld and Center for Global Development in partnership with the Act for Early Years campaign, brought together global leaders for a high-level event: Increasing Financing for the Early Years: Returns for Children, Women, and Economies 🎥 Watch this powerful conversation between Theirworld Chair Sarah Brown and Her Excellency Nadia Fettah, Morocco’s Minister of Finance: Morocco is showing what’s possible with bold leadership and sustained investment — rural preschool enrolment has skyrocketed from 32% to 92%. But the benefits go far beyond education: job creation, empowered communities, and increased economic participation for women. 💬 Minister Fettah shares insights on:  • Why finance ministries must drive reform • The importance of local partnerships and civil society • How early years investment sparks long-term economic ripple effects • What evidence influences finance decision-makers — and where gaps remain The event opens with inspiring remarks from Rachel Glennerster and features an expert panel including: Diana Rodriguez Franco of the Inter-American Development Bank, Luis Benveniste of the The World Bank and Melinda Bohannon of Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office — moderated by Maniza Ntekim of the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation. 💡 As momentum builds around global financing the early years, Morocco’s story is a reminder: this is not just a budget line — it’s an investment in dignity, opportunity, and the future. #EarlyYears #FinanceForDevelopment #GlobalDevelopment #Childcare #ECD #LeadershipInAction #InvestInChildren

Theirworld, Your Walk is back for 2025! 🎉    This June, take on a steps challenge to help children in conflict continue their education.    Walk a Thrilling 300K steps, a team Magic Million or a one-off Sponsored Stroll.    The money you raise will help support children in crisis.   Link to sign up in the comments ⬇️ #YourWalk Sarah Brown

Around the world, there are critical shortages in affordable and quality services for early childhood development (ECD), care, and education, with significant impacts on wellbeing, human capital development, and the labour force participation of caregivers. Join the Center for Global Development and Theirworld in partnership with the #ActForEarlyYears campaign, for a high-level discussion bringing together experts and policymakers discussing the benefits of supporting ECD and childcare and how to increase investment in these crucial years. #WBGmeetings https://bit.ly/42h8Gsn 📅 APR 25 | 2-3.30 PM EST / 7-9.30 PM BST Speakers: H. E. Nadia Fettah, Minister of Economy and Finance, Government of Morocco Rachel Glennerster, President, Center for Global Development Sarah Brown, Chair, Theirworld and Executive Chair, Global Business Coalition for Education Amanda Glassman, Executive Advisor to the President, Inter-American Development Bank Luis Benveniste, Global Director for Education, The World Bank Melinda Bohannon, Director General, Humanitarian and Development, Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office