Education Defenders Network - EDN

Education Defenders Network - EDN Moto: A Holistic and Cross-Cutting Approach to Education.

Education Defenders Network (EDN) is a global network dedicated to addressing educational inequities across the globe, especially in fragile and conflict-affected regions. Education Defenders Network (EDN) is an independent advocacy network with a mandate to promote social and policy learning to benefit development and reconstruction efforts in fragile states. Vision: A global movement where every

one has equal access to inclusive and quality education, active citizenship, and lifelong learning modalities are promoted and protected without gender limitations. Mission: To promote, protect, and ensure inclusive and accessible quality education through effective participation, advocacy, lobbying and networking with all level practitioners to strengthen policy dialogue and cross sectoral cooperation across platforms and countries for universal change.

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New Partnership Announcement 🌍We’re excited to share that the Education Defenders Network - EDN has joined hands with th...
12/16/2025

New Partnership Announcement 🌍

We’re excited to share that the Education Defenders Network - EDN has joined hands with the Network Movement for Democracy and Human Rights, working to promote access to quality education through Advocacy, Capacity Building, Research, Equality and Non-Discrimination, and Girls’ Education and Inclusion, in Sierra Leone.

Together, we’ll focus on amplifying advocacy and supporting cross-regional dialogue that highlights education as a pathway to dignity, safety, and opportunity.

We’re grateful for this collaboration and look forward to the meaningful impact it will bring. Learn more about The Network Movement for Democracy and Human Rights work here: https://www.nmdhr.org/

Join Us in welcoming Manan Kotak to EDN’s Advisory Council! Manan Kotak is a senior expert specializing in humanitarian ...
12/16/2025

Join Us in welcoming Manan Kotak to EDN’s Advisory Council!

Manan Kotak is a senior expert specializing in humanitarian aid and education, with more than twenty years of international experience. He has focused his career on driving impactful initiatives in Education in Emergencies (EiE), psychosocial support, cluster coordination within humanitarian frameworks, and resilience-building in crisis-affected areas. His efforts prioritize delivering quality, equitable, and protective access to education for children displaced by conflict and disasters.

Manan has collaborated extensively with leading international organizations. Recently, he served as an Education Specialist with UNICEF in Ukraine during the war and in Greece for the Refugee Education Program, focusing on emergency response and refugee education. He also managed a multi-million-dollar initiative with Save the Children for Education Cannot Wait (ECW) in Ethiopia. His previous positions include serving as an Education/Risk and Safeguarding Specialist at ECW headquarters in New York and Geneva, as well as roles as an Education Specialist in complex environments such as Afghanistan, Somalia, South Sudan, Uganda, Sudan, Ethiopia, and the Syria cross-border response.

Proficient in leading diverse teams and managing complex humanitarian scenarios, Manan demonstrates a strong track record in establishing partnerships, designing programs, and mobilising resources successfully for EiE initiatives across Asia, Africa and the Middle East. He holds a Master of Arts in International Social Development from the University of East Anglia, United Kingdom, and an Advanced Studies Certificate in Education in Emergencies from the University of Geneva.

Learn more about Manan at: https://educationdefenders.net/our-team/

12/13/2025

TEA has joined the Education Defenders Network - EDN

We are proud and excited to announce that Thar Education Alliance is now an official member of the Education Defenders Network (EDN), a global community committed to advancing education equity, accessibility, and advocacy worldwide!

This membership is a significant step in our journey, allowing us to Connect with changemakers and organizations across the globe.

We are honored to be part of this platform and look forward to contributing to and learning from this powerful network.

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