Video featuring Honduran pop singer wins global award

May 11, 2015

May 11, 2015 - A short video that profiles a popular Honduran singer’s collaboration on a project that provides an oasis of hope for youth in one of the world’s most murderous cities has taken first place in a prestigious, global contest. ...
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Afghan Youth

Countering violent extremism on & offline

April 6, 2015

From ISIS to Pakistan’s Taliban to Nigeria’s Boko Haram, extremist groups are grabbing headlines and radicalizing young recruits. Governments and development actors are working to mitigate the “push” and “pull” factors of extremism with prevention, community resilience and social media....
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Temper Your Expectations for Post-2015 Reading

March 24, 2015

The successes of early grade reading programs have created high expectations that may shape post-2015 learning goals. But experts caution there is no guarantee that pilot projects will do just as well at scale. ...
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In midst of conflict, Yemen reading program succeeds

March 17, 2015

The daily routine of going to school brings a sense of stability to children, especially those living in poverty and crisis-affected environments. With ongoing conflict in Yemen, keeping education programs running is more critical than ever....
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