This year we've reached 1.5 million children to help them get the best start in life, a safe place to learn and skills for the future. A huge thanks to all our supporters, #GlobalYouthAmbassadors and friends who helped us #UnlockBigChange including partners People's Postcode Lottery, Nationale Postcode Loterij, Reed Smith LLP and Omnicom. Here's to 2024!
Theirworld
Non-profit Organizations
London, London 18,301 followers
End the global education crisis. Unlock Big Change.
About us
Theirworld is a global children’s charity committed to ending the global education crisis and unleashing the potential of the next generation. Our mission is to ensure that every child has the best start in life, a safe place to learn, and skills for the future. We achieve our mission by combining the power of campaigning, policy, and innovative projects, to unlock change. We anticipate, target, and solve the complex barriers keeping children and youth from education and opportunity. Informed by breakthrough research and activated by our influential network of next generation partners, we work with youth, governments, businesses, NGOs and campaigners to develop and deploy solutions to unleash the potential of the next generation.
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http://www.theirworld.org
External link for Theirworld
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- London, London
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2002
- Specialties
- Campaigning, Advocacy, Research, Education News, early childhood, education in emergenices, future skills, and early years education
Locations
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Get directions
The Broadgate Tower
London, London EC2A 2EW, GB
Employees at Theirworld
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Justin van Fleet
President at Theirworld, CEO of Global Business Coalition for Education & "Worthy 100" Honoree
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Darika Ahrens
Director of Communications at Theirworld.org
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Mike Burnett
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Jess Mortlock
Senior leader in charity sector with 16 years’ solid experience of fundraising and development
Updates
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"I stand as a testament to the belief that education is not merely a privilege, but a fundamental right that has the power to shape lives and inspire change." Our #GlobalYouthAmbassadors come from all over the world and from many different experiences, but they all share the same dedication to education. If you are or know someone aged 18-28 who wants to advocate for education, check out our two-year ambassador programme.
Social Worker | Global Youth Ambassador | Youth Leader @Reconciliation Pentecostal Church
On April 23, 2024, I joyfully marked a significant achievement in my academic journey as I graduated from Charles Sturt University with a Master of Advanced Social Work Practice. Despite the challenges of growing up in Malawi, Africa, where the dream of attending university was overshadowed by harsh living conditions, I cherished education deeply. Moving to Australia brought cultural shock, language barriers, and bullying, leading to disengagement from school. Despite this, my unwavering desire for higher education persisted, driving me forward with renewed determination. Despite facing challenges and bullying in high school, my EAL teacher's unwavering support became a beacon of hope, guiding me through uncertainty. With her mentorship and encouragement from other teachers, I persevered and graduated. Entering university was a momentous occasion, yet one fraught with uncertainty regarding my chosen path. Despite harboring doubts about my future direction, I heeded the advice of my father—a social worker himself—and enrolled in social work at Victoria University. However, the initial enthusiasm waned, giving rise to doubts and contemplation of alternative career paths. Yet, with steadfast resolve, I persisted, eventually discovering a profound sense of purpose and fulfillment within the field of social work. Discovering a profound passion for social work beyond familial expectations, I transformed it into a personal mission to serve with compassion. This journey culminated in pursuing a master's degree, motivated by a commitment to give back by returning to my alma mater and fostering positive change. Notwithstanding the challenges of managing full-time study alongside full-time work, I persisted driven by ambition and determination. Despite the emotional ups and downs, my steadfast dedication to education as a catalyst for change kept me on course. The culmination of my master's degree was marked by a profound sense of accomplishment, further reinforced by the honor of being elected as a Global Youth Ambassador by Theirworld - an organization dedicated to advancing education as a fundamental human right. This recognition served as a testament to my unwavering belief in the transformative power of education and its ability to effect positive change in the world. As I reflect on my journey, I am filled with gratitude for the teachers and mentors who believed in me and saw potential where I could not. Their unwavering support inspired me to pay it forward by returning to the school I graduated from, with a renewed sense of purpose and a commitment to empowering others to pursue their dreams. I stand as a testament to the belief that education is not merely a privilege, but a fundamental right that has the power to shape lives and inspire change. As I look to the future, I am filled with hope and optimism, knowing that education will continue to serve as my armor, empowering me to overcome obstacles and strive towards a brighter tomorrow.
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Here's what you need to know... 🇺🇦 Thousands of Ukrainian schools have been damaged or destroyed 📚 1.7 million children are learning remotely or in a hybrid model 💻 BUT, around 300,000 children inside Ukraine can’t access remote learning due to a lack of devices So what can we do? Sign up to Theirworld, #YourWalk this June and walk 300,000 steps to raise funds to help children disrupted by #WarInUkraine. You can even create your own team at work to walk 1 million steps and fundraise together! For every £200 you raise, Theirworld will be able to donate one HP laptop to help a child in Ukraine stay connected to education 💻 Sign up now: https://lnkd.in/dFyzZ2pn
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The World Bank is the world's largest funder of #EarlyChildhoodEducation. Luis Benveniste, their Global Director for Education, invited our President, Justin van Fleet, to co-author an article where they outlined that: ⭐ We need to champion quality early years care, not just access 📈 We must increase countries' capacity for early years 📏 More countries need to scale up and improve measurement of early years programmes 💭 To scale, we'll have to innovate 🔗 Let's strengthen the connection between early years and other critical issues; women's empowerment, business, economic growth Which do you think is most important? What would you add? https://ow.ly/bocN50RtkiH
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Our #EarlyYears play a crucial role in shaping who we are 🌱 What person from your childhood helped make you, you? Let us know in the comments 👇 Theirworld's #ActForEarlyYears campaign is working to provide millions of children with the quality early education and care they urgently need. Share this and join us.
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What happens if every girl around the world received a quality education? It would... ❤️ Save lives 💰 Raise earnings 📉 Decrease violence 🚪 Open doors ❌ Prevent child marriage Educated girls are empowered girls, who make the world a better place. Theirworld is working to provide every young girl around the world with a quality education. Follow us to find out how. 🎥 Thank you to Theirworld #GlobalYouthAmbassador Nicole Parkinson-Kelly
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We're facing an early years crisis and we must act now. Last week Gordon Brown, the United Nations Special Envoy for Global Education, called for world leaders to #ActForEarlyYears and urgently invest at least $1 billion in children’s critical #EarlyYears. His plea came at an #ActForEarlyYears event co-hosted between Theirworld, Sesame Workshop and the Early Childhood Development Action Network (ECDAN) held during the #SpringMeetings in Washington, DC. The message is clear: the future of our next generation is at stake, and they cannot afford to wait. If you agree, add your name to our petition now: https://ow.ly/lJPJ50Rnhli
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Theirworld reposted this
President at Theirworld, CEO of Global Business Coalition for Education & "Worthy 100" Honoree
😁 The Good News: funding for preschool from the donor community has increased significantly since we first started tracking the data with Pauline Rose and Asma Zubairi at Research for Equitable Access and Learning (REAL) Centre. 😥 The Bad New: The amount is so tiny (1.4%) of education aid -- in comparison to the internationally agreed target of 10%. 🌥 The silver lining: If the international community accelerates pace towards the target, we could unlock an additional $2 billion for preschool around the world! 💪 Let's get busy prioritizing the youngest children!
Global aid for pre-primary education has increased by 40% between 2021 and 2022, reaching $282 million, the highest recorded. This rise is primarily driven by the World Bank. Funding is still far below the international target of 10% of education budgets. Disproportionate allocation of funds, lack of strategic investment, and focus on middle-income countries leave millions of vulnerable children without access to quality early education. To bridge the gap, it is crucial for donors and governments to prioritize funding for pre-primary education to ensure that all children have access to quality early childhood development. ➡️ Learn more in the #WorldEducationBlog by Justin van Fleet, President of Theirworld and CEO of the Global Business Coalition for Education: https://bit.ly/3Qfc2FM
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Introducing WalkActive - your Theirworld, #YourWalk coaching companion 👟 Did you know that there are common mistakes people can make when walking? 🤔 WalkActive is a complete physical activity and fitness education system scientifically proven to help you improve posture, reduce joint impact and walk up to 24% faster. You receive exclusive access to their package of walking resources when you sign up to Theirworld, #YourWalk - for FREE! Just what you need to be ready to walk 300,000 steps in June 💪 Register now and find out more: https://ow.ly/BvMu50Rm67k
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