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USAID Announces the Launch of Its Updated Youth in Development Policy

Inclusive development is at the heart of this Policy, which promotes the inclusion of all youth, especially those with intersecting marginalized identities, to fully participate in decision-making as key partners.
May 12, 2022
General Announcement

USAID Announces $5.6 Million to Support Inclusive Education and Economic Growth in Laos Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic

This assistance includes a $2.6 million grant to UNICEF to support the Ministry of Education and Sports’ efforts to fill in gaps that COVID-19 has created in the education sector, such as adapting children’s curricula to both in-person and remote cla
May 15, 2022
Press Release

Global Book Alliance and Ulatus Partnership Ensures Availability of More Books in More Languages

New Partnership Between Global Book Alliance and Ulatus Ensures More Books are Available in More Languages for Young Children Around the World

June 3, 2022
General Announcement
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.