4 Aug 2017

One in five rural Pakistani children out of school and the rest ‘are not learning much’

A report has found huge numbers of children are struggling to read or do simple sums - with girls and those from the poorest communities being left furthest behind.

4 Aug 2017

Six key steps that will help to get millions of children into school

Four weeks after a landmark decision by G20 leaders, we look at the moments that led them to commit to action on a bold education funding plan.

3 Aug 2017

Toxic stress spells disaster for many children in Syria and other conflict countries

Periods of prolonged fear or abuse could have devastating physical and psychological consequences for children in later life.

2 Aug 2017

How a loving family can give young children the tools to succeed in adult life

A positive start in a nurturing environment can give children the abilities they need to deal with life when they grow up, say experts.

1 Aug 2017

“Our rescue centre girls are educated to be ambassadors of change to discourage early marriages and FGM”

The Grace Children Centre looks after children who are orphans, who are HIV positive and girls who have been victims of cultural practices in the Maasai community.

Expert Voices

1 Aug 2017

Five years on: life for Syrian children in Zaatari refugee camp

Home to 80,000 people, almost 21,000 children are in school in the massive camp in northern Jordan.

31 Jul 2017

Brainy boy from Benin passes his Baccalaureate exam at the age of 11

Peace Delaly Nicoue said he was "happy and relieved" to have passed seven years earlier than usual - now he wants to study economics at university.

31 Jul 2017

850,000 children now displaced in conflict-ravaged region of DR Congo

The rapidly-growing humanitarian crisis in Greater Kasai has forced 150,000 children out of school and uprooted 1.4 million people from their homes.

28 Jul 2017

Education gets a fifth of money donated to help displaced Syrians and refugees

But $1.5 billion of pledges have still to come in - and more than 500,000 refugee children in Turkey, Lebanon and Jordan are not yet getting an education. 

28 Jul 2017

Trafficking destroys children’s lives and ends their education

Ahead of World Day against Trafficking in Persons, we look at a vile practice that wrecks the lives of millions of children and deprives them of education.