BECAUSE EVERY CHILD DESERVES
A QUALITY BASIC EDUCATION.

Today, 72 million children worldwide are denied access to a basic education. In addition, over 226 million children are denied the opportunity to attend secondary school.
Global Education Action Week: This year Americans joined millions of people across the world in the "World's Biggest Lesson" to generate awareness about the Education for All Act.

BREAKING NEWS! The Global Campaign for Education breaks the world record for the World's Biggest Lesson!  Globally, over 7.5 million children, adults, teachers, community activists, and campaigners from 100 countries took part in the lesson to learn about the importance of ensuring that every child and adult has the opportunity to receive a quality education. 

See all the exciting Action Week highlights from 2008»