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Opening up a world of education

Children love to learn. If they are denied access to knowledge, we also deny them the opportunity to change their lives for the better.

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The Global Education First Initiative (GEFI) is led by United Nations Secretary-General United Nations Ban Ki-moon. Launched in September 2012, the initiative gathers a broad spectrum of world leaders and advocates who all aspire to use the transformative power of education to build a better future for all.

The Initiative's three main priorities are to:

  1. Put every child in school
  2. Improve the quality of learning
  3. Foster global citizenship

The Initiative aims to raise the political profile of education, strengthen the global movement to achieve quality education, and generate additional and sufficient funding through sustained advocacy efforts.

Impact

"Humanity will not overcome the immense challenges we face unless we ensure that children get the quality education that equips them to play their part in the modern world." -- HH Sheikha Moza bint Nasser

Our Impact

22million+

total beneficiaries

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3.3million +

Youth Economically Empowered

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2.6 million+

Skills training provided to teachers, school staff, and community members

10,687

Qatar Scholarship
Programme

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1 million+

Youth Development and
Empowerment

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Surpassing

22million+

total beneficiaries

10,687

Scholarships

3.3

connected youth to economic opportunities

2.6 million+

Skills training provided to teachers, school staff, and community members

1 million+

Youth Empowered
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