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Education gives children a chance to learn, grow, and make their dreams a reality. Without it, children may face social and functional barriers. They are less likely to participate in decision-making, stripping away their ability to carve a better future for themselves and their communities. This is especially true for vulnerable children.

Born from Canada’s inspiring Together for Learning Campaign, the Refugee Education Council (REC) has been a driving force in advocating for quality education for refugees and displaced youth. We are proud to announce our dynamic 2024-2025 cohort—a diverse collective of 12 refugee leaders and advocates from 10 different countries.

Children’s play is more than simple amusement or a way to burn off natural energy. Play is a fundamental component of cognitive development, cultivating critical thinking, problem-solving, creativity, teamwork, and communication skills.

A free, interactive literacy software program called ABRA/READS is helping children in Rwanda develop their English literacy skills through play-based learning.

World Vision’s Equality for Girls’ Access to Learning (EGAL) project is run in partnership with Global Affairs Canada. Sister Helene in the DRC is working with vulnerable girls through EGAL.

Find out all the ways toys can make a positive change in the lives of children across the world, courtesy of Spinmaster.

Learn how play-based learning, especially for conflict-affected children, can be an ideal learning approach to foster children's literacy and peaceful societies.

Syrian children in Lebanon have lost months or years of education to war and economic crisis. Many are catching up through a World Vision program.

For all children, but especially for girls, education provides stability for today and opportunities for tomorrow. Learn more about girls' education & how to help.

What is child labour and what is Canada doing about it? Get the facts on what causes child labour, the global supply chain and what you can do to help stop it.

Two continents and 7,000 miles can't break the bond between these women who believe in the life-changing power of educating girls.

Here are facts and figures about what it takes to protect the right to education and what can be done to make sure all children have quality education.

Education is under crisis for over 200 million children globally. Michael Messenger talks with Yasmine Sheref, director of the UN’s Education Cannot Wait.

The new Global Refugee Education Council will inform and strengthen the Government of Canada’s commitments to addressing the growing global displacement crisis.

The stories written by the Refugee Education Council of 2021 shed light on the lived experiences of displaced children and youth.

The new Global Refugee Education Council will inform and strengthen the Government of Canada’s commitments to addressing the growing global displacement crisis.

The International Day to Protect Education from Attack highlights statistics like 75 million 3-to-18-year-olds live in countries where education is being disrupted by violence.

We look back at the year that was and the stories you read most in 2020. Find out how they reflected our lives in a tough year.

On Universal Children's Day, find out why children's voices must be at the centre of policies and programs that affect them.

Making a reading corner in your home or classroom is as easy as A, B, C!