The Global Partnership for Education (GPE) announced today a US $8.8 million contribution to UNICEF to help children and young people in 87 developing countries access learning opportunities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Nationwide school closures in 156 countries have already disrupted learning and access to vital services for more than eight out of ten children and young people. “There is an urgent need to invest now in education systems to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on children in developing countries. These funds are an initial step to kick-start…
Read MoreGlobal Partnership for Education announces US $8.8 million in funding to help UNICEF with COVID-19 response
