10/05/2026
Education Above All Foundation is honoured to receive the Simón Bolívar Order of Democracy - Grand Cross, from the Congress of the Republic of Colombia, in recognition of its contribution to strengthening the protection of education from attack and expanding access to education opportunities for vulnerable children.
Through our work with the Global Coalition to Protect Education from Attack (GCPEA) and national institutions, including Colombia’s Special Jurisdiction for Peace, the Foundation supports efforts to strengthen accountability and legal protections for schools, students and teachers, helping to ensure that education can continue in contexts affected by conflict and violence. Working with the KoboToolbox, we have also helped strengthen education data systems.
Education Above All Foundation, in partnership with Fundación Pies Descalzos, and with support from the Qatar Fund For Development, has helped enrol more than 42,000 out of school children and supported children at risk of dropping out to remain in education.
This honour reflects a shared commitment to protecting education, expanding access, and supporting continuity, so that children can access education, stay in school and continue their education over time.