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USAID Leading Through Learning Global Platform Announces FY 2022 Activities

Learn about the USAID Leading Through Learning Global Platform's FY 2022 activities and discover ways to engage.
March 13, 2022
General Announcement

USAID Announces $18 Million Contribution to Education Cannot Wait

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) will contribute an additional $18 million to Education Cannot Wait (ECW), the major global fund for education in emergencies.
April 13, 2022
General Announcement

Remarks: USAID Administrator Samantha Power at Global Disability Summit 2022

The U.S. Government has been a leader in taking action on disability rights for decades, working with partners to accomplish some foundational work.
February 16, 2022
Press Release
Education Finance
October 3, 2018

USAID Administrator Mark Green on the Creation of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (USIDFC)

Read Mark Green's comments on the creation of the USIDFC
Youth Workforce Development
September 20, 2018

USG Agency Leadership Discuss USG Strategy on International Basic Education at 2018 GYEO Summit

The 2018 GYEO Summit will discuss the role of youth workforce development in the first-ever U.S. Government Strategy on International Basic Education.
September 10, 2018

USAID Announces First-Ever U.S. Government Strategy on International Basic Education

Today, on International Literacy Day, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) announced that the first-ever U.S. Government Strategy on International Basic Education has been submitted to Congress.
March 26, 2018

Julie Cram Appointed as Senior Coordinator of United States International Basic Education Assistance

The President announced Julie Cram’s appointment as Senior Coordinator of United States International Basic Education Assistance. Julie also serves as Deputy Assistant Administrator in the Bureau for Economic Growth, Education and Environment, where her portfolio includes the Office of Education and Local Sustainability. The Senior Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the development of a comprehensive U.S. Government Strategy on Basic Education, as mandated by The READ Act. 
Reading & Literacy
February 21, 2018

Global Book Alliance Launches

This year, International Mother Language Day also marked the launch of the Global Book Alliance, a partnership of donor agencies, multilateral institutions, and civil society organizations that are committed to bringing books to every child in the world by 2030. The Alliance seeks to improve that book chain from the ground up, rebuilding and reinforcing links across the board.
September 8, 2017

U.S. Congress Passes the READ Act

The United States Congress passed the Reinforcing Education Accountability in Development or READ Act into law, strengthening oversight and coordination of U.S. Government resources and activities promoting international basic education.