FY27 Appropriations Kick-Off GCE‑US is actively engaging policymakers as the FY27 appropriations process gets underway, meeting with congressional offices, submitting programmatic requests, and emphasizing the importance of sustained U.S. leadership on global education. Again this year, we partnered with Representatives Mike Quigley (D-IL) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) to sponsor the bipartisan FY27 International Basic Education Dear Colleague Letter, which urges appropriators to provide $970 million for basic education within the International Affairs budget. Alongside this effort, we are working directly with individual offices to submit detailed funding requests that reinforce the need for strong U.S. investments in children’s learning worldwide. As members of Congress begin shaping their FY27 priorities, advocates can play a critical role in ensuring global education remains front and center. We encourage supporters to send a letter to their policymakers urging them to support the full FY27 request and stand up for equitable, quality education for all children. | |
Call for Applicants: 2026 Youth Fellowship In 2025, GCE-US empowered young leaders to advocate for whole child policies – including access to education – by building their communication, civic engagement, and leadership skills. After intensive training, participants met with congressional offices, then designed community action projects that collectively reached more than 350 people. Every participant reported feeling more motivated to engage in advocacy and to see themselves as education advocates, with strong gains in public speaking, policy understanding, and strategic communication. After last year’s successes, we’re excited to announce our Call for Applicants to join our 2026 cohort! We invite youth (ages 14-22) passionate about advocating for education to apply by the March 22 deadline at the link below. Questions? Reach out to Grace Rector, Program Director, at grector@gce-us.org. 
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Association d'Aide à l'Education de l'Enfant Handicapé (AAEEH) The Association d'Aide à l'Éducation de l'Enfant Handicapé (AAEEH) is an advocacy organization dedicated to ensuring that all children with disabilities, especially girls, can fully exercise their right to education. Through training, awareness‑raising, and direct support, AAEEH works to improve the access, participation, and retention of children with disabilities in school systems. Their OUR VOICE initiative focuses specifically on adolescent girls with disabilities, providing dignity kits that address menstrual health, reproductive rights, and the stigma surrounding both. By offering accessible information and creating platforms for girls to express their experiences, the initiative helps identify their real needs and reduce menstrual insecurity. By 2026, the project aims to reach at least 10,000 girls with disabilities across three countries in Europe and sub‑Saharan Africa. | |
