What we do

Education Out Loud works with civil society organizations in more than 60 countries in Asia, Pacific, Africa, Caribbean and Latin America. Together we push power holders to provide a conducive framework for reaching quality education for all.

WE WORK TO:

  • Intensify Policy Dialogue - ensure participation of civil society in education planning, policy dialogue and monitoring processes.
  • Increase Public Engagement - through social mobilization, communication and campaigns supporting education.
  • Enhance use of Data and Transparency - develop tools for accountability and tracking of public education budgets and program implementation.
  • Build strong Analyzes - support research on education challenges and policy implementation.
  • Strengthen Civic Capacity on education - enable capacity development and peer learning.

 

For more information, see EDUCATION OUT LOUD AT A GLANCE

Latest news

GPE KIX

KIX calls for proposals for research on teacher professional development and inclusive early learning

The Global Partnership for Education (GPE) Knowledge and Innovation Exchange (KIX), a joint endeavor with Canada's International Development Research Centre (IDRC), is pleased to announce two new funding opportunities through its two latest calls for proposals.

CAMFED Learner Guide Sophia Leonard speaks with secondary student, Hanipha, at her school in Kilosa, Tanzania. Credit: CAMFED/Eliza Powell

How civil society is helping transform education in Tanzania

Education Out Loud is supporting the Tanzania Education Network/Mtandao wa Elimu Tanzania (TEN/MET) for the 2020-2023 period. TEN/MET is working to create an education system that provides all learners the opportunity to engage in inclusive, equitable, quality education in Tanzania.

Bitiw Seye 1 Primary School in Tivaouane, Senegal. Credit: GPE/Chantal Rigaud

Synergy between innovation and civil society action in Burkina Faso and Senegal

Woubibox in Burkina Faso and the local observatory of education quality in Senegal are two initiatives from civil society organizations. Read how they work and how GPE’s Education Out Loud and KIX initiatives supported them, with the potential to adapt them in other countries.

Oyunjargal 17-year-old student, Ireedui 21st school

Making education more inclusive in Mongolia: Meet Oyunjargal

Due to her hearing impairment, Oyunjargal, like many other Mongolian students with disabilities, faced great barriers to attending regular school – until recently. It is only since 2019 that the right for children with disabilities to attend regular schools has been fully reflected in policy.

National Coalition in Tajikistan photo NEC Tajikistan

How NECs are working to “walk the talk” on inclusivity

To be a legitimate advocate for marginalized groups, several national education coalitions are working towards being more internally inclusive.

Reports

Education Out Loud publishes reports on the progress and results achieved by Education Out Loud and its partners.  

Educatiing children
A new fund to strengthen civil society organizations’ engagement in education

Developing country governments across the globe have made impressive strides to extend quality education to more of their children. And while these governments are always at the center of those efforts, their job is tougher when they go it alone.

Hempel projekt Riberalta Bolivia foto Arturo Quinteros from Fundacion Machaca Amawta (70).
The role of civil society in ensuring education for all

Unfortunately, there is a huge gap between the countries´ international legal commitments to provide universal free and quality education and the reality of ensuring such quality education for all. This is where Civil Society plays a crucial role.