Launched in January 2006, the new EFAIDS Programme is an initiative of EI and its partners the WHO (World Health Organisation) and EDC (Education Development Center).
It combines the efforts of teachers' unions in advocating for Education For All (EFA) at national level with their commitment to HIV/AIDS prevention in schools locally. The Programme is essentially a fusion of two previously separate initiatives, namely the HIV/AIDS Prevention Programme and the EFA programme.
Finland: Investment in quality education yields results
During her visit to Finland, from 25-28 January, EI President Susan Hopgood addressed around 14,000 teachers at the international seminar, “Finland – World’s Most Skilled Nation 2020?” organised by one of EI’s national affiliates, the Opetusalan Ammattijärjestö (OAJ). She welcomed the fact that Finland is acknowledged around the world for its successful public education system, quality teachers, and students’ high performance in international tests. She noted this is largely due to national commitment and investment in quality education. [Read more...] [Other news]
Morocco: Drive to improve public schools and teaching conditions in rural areas
Education International has lent its support to the first forum of teachers working in rural areas in Morocco, taking part alongside the AOB from the Netherlands and the FETE from Spain. [Read more...] [Other news]
EFAIDS project ends but EI’s drive to achieve the MDGs goes onEI’s EFAIDS Programme is ending after five successful years of activity in Education for All (EFA) and HIV and AIDS education. Life-saving skills training has been implemented by 80 member organisations in 48countries across Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean.
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Financial Transaction Tax: a small fee for global justice Across the globe, anti-poverty activists are channelling the spirit of Robin Hood, who stood up against a sheriff’s unfair taxes. Today’s crusaders are actually in favour of a tax but it is one that takes from the richest and gives to the poorest.
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World Teachers' Day 2011
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World Day Against Child Labour 2011
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