News from the Partnership

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.
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Iraqi Refugee Children

$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 »
Afghan refugee boy in camp - credit UNHCR

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 »
Co-Chair Gene Sperling

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 »
Photo Credit: Kaveh Sardari/CFR.org

Partnership Holds Event at CFR to Discuss Iraq, Education, and Children of Conflict

Co-founders and other speakers underscored the need for increased attention to the issue of education in Iraq and refugee host-countries. The discussion highlighted needs, complexities and successful initiatives for providing assistance. Learn More »

Valentino Achack Deng

Sudanese Refugee Creates Educational Opportunities for Children

Valentino Achack Deng, a Sudanese refugee, has co-founded a Foundation working to bring educational opportunities to the children of Southern Sudan. Learn More »

We’re Just Getting Started – Get Involved!

The Education Partnership for Children of Conflict will soon expand the website to highlight the work of all 30+ partners educating children of conflict across the globe. We'll also be adding more ways for you to help. Meanwhile, there are many ways you can help right now. Learn More »