Minister Hussen Announces $50 Million in Funding for Education During International Development Week
February 3, 2025 – Ottawa, ON – Global Affairs Canada
The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, today announced $50 million in funding to support education in developing countries during International Development Week. This funding will help provide access to quality education for children and youth, particularly girls and those living in conflict-affected areas.
“Education is a fundamental right and a powerful tool for improving lives and building a better world,” said Minister Hussen. “This funding will help ensure that children and youth in developing countries have the opportunity to learn and reach their full potential.”
The funding will be provided through the Education Cannot Wait fund, a global partnership that supports education in emergencies and protracted crises. The fund provides flexible and rapid financing to ensure that children and youth affected by crises can continue their education.
“Education is a lifeline for children and youth in crisis-affected areas,” said Yasmine Sherif, Director of Education Cannot Wait. “This funding from Canada will help us reach even more children with quality education, giving them the opportunity to learn, grow and build a better future for themselves and their communities.”
The funding will also support the Global Partnership for Education (GPE), a multilateral partnership that supports education in developing countries. The GPE provides funding and technical assistance to help countries strengthen their education systems and improve learning outcomes.
“Education is key to unlocking the potential of children and youth, and to building more peaceful and prosperous societies,” said Alice Albright, CEO of the Global Partnership for Education. “This funding from Canada will help us reach even more children and youth with quality education, and to make a real difference in their lives.”
The Government of Canada is committed to supporting education in developing countries. This funding will help ensure that children and youth have the opportunity to learn and reach their full potential.
Minister Hussen announces $50 million in funding for education during International Development Week
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