News from the Partnership
Voices from CGI: Gabrielle Apollon
EPCC Staff Writer Gabrielle Apollon was in the thick of things at the CGI Annual Meeting and provides her first-hand highlights of the conversations and commitments during the Education Working Sessions this year. Check out her story for links to some great video of the events. Learn More »
Make a Commitment - Join EPCC @ CGI!
This year's annual meeting progress report featured the stories of three inspiring young individuals, former children of conflict, now using the education they received to help others follow in their footsteps.
EPCC at the CGI Annual Meeting
In 2007, at the Clinton Global Initiative, the partnership came to life with 18 Commitments from 19 World Renowned Organizations and Individuals in 15 Countries. This year, we will be back to announce the progress made, make new commitments, and come together in a special effort to address the immediate needs of Haiti. Learn More »
Our thoughts are with Haiti: Storms impact education
In a country where children already face substantial barriers to education, the hurricanes that have hit Haiti in the past few weeks have created temendous suffering and even greater obstacles for schooling. Learn More »
Hopes for Democracy, Stability & Education Alive in Kenya
After traveling to Nairobi this summer, EPCC Co-Chair Gene Sperling reflects on progress and challenges in Kenya's education sector in a commentary published on International Literacy Day. Learn More »
EPCC Mourns the Loss of IRC Colleagues
The Education Partnership for Children of Conflict mourns the sad and tragic loss of Jackie Kirk, Shirley Case, Nicole Dial and Mohammad Aimal who were killed in an ambush in Afghanistan last week. Learn More »
$1 Million Jolie-Pitt Foundation Donation
EPCC announces a $1 million contribution from the Jolie-Pitt Foundation to support the education of young people who have been impacted by the conflict in Iraq – at home and abroad. Find out more about the projects funded and how you can help. Learn More »
World Refugee Day, June 20, 2008
Friday, June 20, marks World Refugee Day - the 7th annual universal salute to the courage and strength of millions of refugees. Education Partnership Co-Chair and UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Angelina Jolie released an online video message on Wednesday to raise awareness about this special day. Find out more about the event and its connection to education. Learn More »
Soaring Food Prices Mean Less Education for Poor
Co-Chair, Gene Sperling, presents a commentary for Bloomberg.com on the connection between the current world food crisis and education for the world's most vulnerable children. As an excerpt states "Among the casualties of the food crisis will be the schooling of millions of the world's poorest children. The connection is as simple as a school lunch." Learn More »
Inspiring Story of Student Success
From partner H.E.L.P. in Haiti - their first sponsorship student, Dr. Ismonde Joseph, MD, talks about how the organization's aid allowed her to reach her dreams and make a difference in her country. Learn More »
