On 2nd April, we had the privilege of hosting an impactful roundtable discussion with Charles North, Deputy CEO of the Global Partnership for Education (GPE), alongside our members and representatives from Irish Aid. This gathering provided an invaluable opportunity to discuss the current state of education financing and launch the Answer the Call campaign in Ireland.
Key takeaways from the roundtable include:
- Education’s powerful impact across all SDGs;
- The need to prioritise quality education and delivering education across all levels (including pre-primary, primary, and secondary);
- The significance of Ireland’s continued leadership in gender equality against a global pushback;
- The long-term influence of today’s education decisions on the future global economy;
- The importance of avoiding siloed approaches—success lies in integrated systems with health, nutrition, protection, and education interventions interconnected;
- Robust data tracking to inform priorities and ensure accountability;
- Ireland’s commitment to addressing the climate crisis and recognising the vital interconnection between climate action and education, serving as important role model.
Launching the Answer the Call campaign in Ireland, GPE Youth Leader Sheenagh Rowland delivered a powerful youth statement signed by young people from around the world. Speaking on behalf of “millions who believe in the power of education,” she called for bold action, emphasising that “if you invest in our education, we can build a world that is fairer, more peaceful, and more sustainable.”
We invite you to take a closer look at the full report and explore the detailed insights from this thought-provoking event.
Read the Full Event Report: Financing Education Roundtable with GPE – Irish Network For Education Worldwide
