Education Cannot Wait for the Children of Africa

Education Cannot Wait for the Children of Africa

International Day of the African Child Statement by ECW Executive Director Yasmine Sherif

Prioritising Zimbabwean children’s future in an uncertain time for global aid - Zimbabwe Situation

Source: Prioritising Zimbabwean children’s future in an uncertain time for global aid UNICEF One of the greatest joys of my work is meeting Zimbabwean children who inspire me with their ideas, resilience and engagement in crafting a better future for themselves. There’s nothing more fulfilling than witnessing the transformations that these children and adolescents are bringing about alongside adults.   Participation in school gardens towards n…

Peace Corps Country Director Calls for Greater Focus on Girls - Global News Network Liberia

By Amos Harris Monrovia, Liberia – On June 16, 2025, the Day of the African Child was commemorated in Monrovia, with a strong call to action for Liberian girls to prioritize their education and recognize their inherent potential. The event, held at Wells Hairston High School on Mechlin Street, was organized by the Girls Alliance for Future Leadership and underscored the urgent need to invest in girls’ rights and education across Liberia. Madam V…

Together For Her : When Girls Are Heard, Whole Communities Rise World Bank – UNFPA Joint Op-Ed – The Standard Newspaper

By Eleonora Cavagnero, Regional SWEDD+ Project Leader at the World Bank, and Dr Nafissatou Diop, SWEDD+ Project Director at the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) West and Central Africa regional office On this Day of the African Child, we honour the resilience and potential of girls across West and Central Africa. At the same time, we must acknowledge and confront the barriers- early marriage, school dropout, gender- based violence, and lim…

Malawi Hosts Continental Day of the African Child in Lilongwe

Government of Malawi through the Minister of Gender has today hosted the Continental Day of the African Child commemoration in Lilongwe, to advocate for strong support of children rights. The event began with solidarity march from Parliament Building to the Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) where the main activities were held. The Vice President Dr. Michael Usi was presiding over the event, held under the theme ‘ Education for All Chi…

Investing in Malawi’s children —Investing in the future

As we celebrate the Day of the African Child in Malawi, we are reminded of the immense potential that lies within our youngest citizens. With more than half of the population under the age of 18, it is clear that the investments we make in our children’s lives today will profoundly impact the resilience and economic strength of our country, not just for today but for decades to come. When a nation neglects to allocate sufficient resources to chi…