Send My Friend to School

07/10/2026

Conservative Party Conference, Campaign Champions 2026!

07/10/2026

On 29 September, four of our Send My Friend to School Campaign Champions attended the The Labour Party Party Conference.

Throughout the day, the Champions met with 10 MPs, had conversations about global education, and took the opportunity to ask questions and share their views on why every child, everywhere, deserves access to quality education.

They also took part in the “Education is a Right, Not a Privilege” roundtable, moderated by Bambos Charalambous MP. Four other MPs took part in the discussion and heard directly from the young people, answered their questions and shared their perspectives on global education.

The Champions also had the opportunity to meet Kirsty McNeill MP, Minister for Development.

They also took part in an interview for a podcast with The Independent, sharing their experiences and perspectives as young campaigners for global education.

It was a valuable opportunity for our Campaign Champions to make their voices heard and engage directly with decision-makers on an issue they care deeply about.

07/10/2026

07/10/2026

A successful day at the Conservative Party Conference with two of our Campaign Champions!

Our young Campaign Champions met with 12 MPs, asked questions, raised awareness about the state of global education, and called for their support in Parliament to ensure education remains a priority.

They spoke passionately about why every child, everywhere, deserves access to a quality education. As young people who have the opportunity to learn and go to school in the UK, they believe it is unfair that millions of children around the world are still denied the same opportunity.

They also took part in discussions on youth, skills, apprenticeships and the opportunities available to young people.

It was a busy and really positive day, and we are incredibly proud of how confidently our Campaign Champions represented young people and advocated for education for all. 1- French, 2- James Wild MP, 3- Evans of Bowes Park, 4- Vickers, 5- Mike Wood MP, 6- Iain Duncan Smith MP, 7- John Glen, 8- Joe Robertson MP, 9- Joanna Penn, 10- Jerkins, 11- Peter Bedford MP, 12- Saqib Bhatti MP

23/09/2026

Today  the UK has  announced its pledge for the Global Partnership for Education.

At £100 million for 2026-2030, it falls devastatingly short of what is needed. Millions of children are already denied their right to education, and this sends the wrong signal to partner countries, other donors and the children whose futures depend on learning.

It’s not too late. We’re urging ministers to add annual top-up contributions over GPE’s 2026-2030 strategic period and put education back at the heart of the UK’s development strategy.

Click the link in our bio to read our coalition’s full response.

 
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11/09/2026

In less than two weeks, world leaders will gather during the UN General Assembly and pledge their support for the Global Partnership for Education

Across society, many have been busy raising their voices to call on the British government to maintain UK funding to GPE by pledging £430 million. This would enable GPE to train 1.15 million teachers, allow 11.49 million more girls to attend school, and improve the quality of education for over 84.3 million children by 2030, directly advancing the UK’s international development priorities.

27/08/2026

Children across the UK are soon heading back to school, and right now the UK has an opportunity to help ensure the most marginalised children around the world can too. 

On 23 September, the UK Government will make one of its first major financial decisions since Kirsty McNeill became Minister for International Development: its pledge to Global Partnership for Education

With the UK’s aid budget shrinking, multilateral funds like GPE are how every pound is made to stretch further. This pledge is a real test of that commitment. 

We’re calling on the UK Government to reaffirm its role as a global leader in education by maintaining its funding for Global Partnership for Education

Swipe through for our ask, or read our full analysis at the link in our bio.

20/08/2026

As the UK coalition for global education, we are proud to support Education Cannot Wait's campaign.

When crisis strikes, children don’t give up on learning. Neither should we.

Join the campaign — a global call to keep children learning through the world’s toughest crises.

Together, we can mobilise the political will and resources needed to reach millions of children affected by conflict, displacement and disaster.

Join the movement: Link in bio!

19/08/2026

Click the link in the bio to apply and become part of the Campaign Champions programme 2027!
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