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On battered roads and against deep-rooted traditions, local advocates fight to bring girls safely back to school. Travel with us to Narok in Kenya, where Elimu Yetu members are combatting forced marriages and discrimination against girls.
Nash is 17 years old. She dreams of building a different future for herself than the one she stepped into while still just a child. Her wish now is that younger girls will not feel the same pressure to marry before they are ready.
Ann is 19 years old and dreams of becoming a lawyer, so she can speak out against FGM and early marriage. Her motivation comes from her own story – a story that could have looked very different if her mother had not fought fiercely for her.
Some papers have the power to open doors and shape conversations. One such paper was recently produced in the highlands of Kericho, Kenya — now a testament both to the influence of solid data in advocacy and to the value of sustained local presence through County Education Networks.
As a Global Learning Partner to Education Out Loud, the University of Minnesota works with grantees to aggregate and share research, and to coproduce advocacy-ready tools.
The Technical Progress Report, covering July 2024 to June 2025, demonstrates the rich effects of grantees’ efforts: tangible progress and systemic change in education systems.
The annual report technical progress report, summarising efforts and results from July 2024 – June 2025.
In September, education advocates across the Middle East and North Africa gathered in Amman, Jordan, to reflect on how education access and enjoyment can remain effective through education advocacy in times of crisis.
Uganda’s education sector is set for a major boost after Parliament approved a 12 percent increase for education. For advocates the confirmation marked a meaningful result of their sustained efforts.
Across Zimbabwe, thousands of girls miss school every month simply because they lack access to menstrual products and safe sanitation. However, hope is not lost as a grassroots movement led by youth champions is rewriting that story.
Through community-driven advocacy, JCEFA is joining the Education Out Loud at a pivotal moment, and is looking forward to strengthening collaboration among CSOs in Jordan.
Shaped by resilience during crisis, ANPE is joining Education Out Loud to amplify civil society voice, and looks forward to deeper regional learning and collective action.