Education
Global Fund for Children’s Co-CEO, John Hecklinger, reflects on a recent visit to Honduras, where partners in the Supporting Early Education and Development (SEED) initiative are tackling profound challenges to early childhood development with courage, collaboration, and community-led solutions.
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May 28th, globally recognized as Menstrual Hygiene Day, is a powerful reminder to break the silence, challenge stigma, and advocate for menstrual health, dignity, and equity for all. Yet, while awareness of this day has grown, the solutions offered often remain narrowly focused on one aspect: the distribution of sanitary pads.
Founded in 2013, Autism Voice is a community-based organization in South London that supports Black and global-majority families facing unique challenges in accessing autism services. Recognizing that cultural differences, language barriers, and a lack of inclusive spaces meant that many autistic children and their families were not receiving the care they deserved, Autism Voice set out to ensure that families had access to autism services that reflected their lived experiences.
Gender justice will be achieved intersectionally not individually, if we can rebuild the web of life through an individual and, most importantly, collective acknowledgment.
La justicia de género no se alcanzará de forma aislada, sino de manera interseccional mientras seamos capaces de reconstruir el tejido de la vida reconociéndonos en lo individual y, mucho más importante, desde lo colectivo.
Earlier this year, I got to see the work of AfriKids in action. GFC and AfriKids both receive funding from People’s Postcode Lottery, but I soon realized we have a lot more in common than just a funder. We share an unwavering passion and deep commitment to contributing to the development of the African continent, grounded in a desire to see it flourish, fully utilize its resources, and secure a brighter future for its people, particularly its youth.
We’re pleased to announce the 2025 winners of our Maya Ajmera Sustainability Award: Colectivo Vida Digna from Guatemala and Martynka from Poland.
Gender justice
Masculinity has been under the microscope recently. Netflix’s Adolescence thrust the topic into the national consciousness, delving into issues created by social media, negative role models, and peer pressure on young boys. In contrast, we've also recently seen how social media can present positive models of masculinity through Jamie Laing, who ran ran 5 ultra-marathons to raise funds for Comic Relief. In a series of interviews and video clips for BBC Radio One along the way, Jamie has been open and vulnerable about how tough the challenge was both physically and mentally.
With our Sierra Leone-based partner, Center for Advocacy and Sustainable Empowerment (CASE SALONE), we are honoring the incredible legacy of CASE SALONE’s founder and executive director, Rassie Bah, who tragically passed away a year ago at the age of 40.
Education
The issue of pregnancies in school remains a major challenge in Côte d'Ivoire. In June 2024, the National Council for Human Rights (CNDH) recorded 4173 cases of pregnancies among girls in school, including 408 cases in the Tonkpi region. These alarming figures highlight the urgent need to act to protect girls' education.
La question des grossesses en cours de scolarité reste un défi majeur en Côte d'Ivoire. En juin 2024, le Conseil National des Droits de l’Homme (CNDH) a recensé 4173 cas de grossesses chez des filles scolarisées, dont 408 dans la région du Tonkpi. Ces chiffres alarmants mettent en lumière l'urgence d'agir pour protéger l'éducation des filles.