Articles
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13 May 2026 
The hidden crisis facing kitchen women in Ghana’s pre-tertiary schools
Worlds of EducationThey feed thousands. Who cares for them? Every morning before the first bell rings and the first lesson starts, a group of women are already on the job at Ghana’s schools. They light fires, lift heavy pots, chop vegetables and cook meals for thousands of students across the country. By...
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11 October 2025 
Teachers and their unions use innovative and empowering approaches to ensure the right to education for girls in all their diversity
Marking the International Day of the Girl Child
NewsOn the International Day of the Girl Child and every day, educators around the world are fully committed to advancing girls’ rights through education.
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18 July 2025 
Barriers to the Participation of Young Educators in Education Unions and Leadership Roles in Africa
NewsThis landmark research report by Education International Africa explores the systemic, socio-economic, and cultural challenges limiting young educators’ participation in Education Unions and leadership roles across the continent. Drawing on surveys and interviews from over 1,200 respondents across 23 African countries, the study identifies key barriers—such as age discrimination, geographic...
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14 July 2025 
AYEN Webinar Strengthens Young Educators' Role in CESA Implementation
NewsOn July 9, 2025, the African Young Educators Network (AYEN) hosted an impactful leadership training webinar aimed at enhancing the role of young educators in implementing the Continental Education Strategy for Africa (CESA) 2026-2035. Conducted via the Zoom platform, the event attracted young educators from various Education International (EI) member...
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30 June 2025 
Not the exception, but essential: Teachers with disabilities in mainstream classrooms
Worlds of EducationWhere are the teachers with disabilities in our classrooms? A question I often ask my audience is: “How many of you were taught by a teacher who identified as having a disability during your school years?” In a room of 50–60 people, usually only one or two hands go up.
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16 May 2025 
Statement from Education International Africa on International Education Support Personnel Day
NewsOn this 16th of May, we gather to honour the invaluable contributions of education support personnel throughout Africa. This year, under the theme "Go Public! Invest in Education Support Personnel: Ensure Inclusive Education," we highlight these dedicated individuals' essential role in fostering equitable and inclusive learning environments for all students....
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Cooperation Projects
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2026 Teaching Together Program
Teaching Together is a annual joint endeavour of the Canadian Teachers’ Federation (CTF/FCE) and its Member and Associate Organizations to support partners as they co-plan and co-deliver professional development workshops for local teachers. It involves over 50 Canadian teacher volunteers each year. Currently programs are offered in Africa and the...
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2025 Women in Education Bursaries
The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) – Canadian Teachers’ Federation (CTF/FCE) Women in Education Bursary is aimed to help female GNAT members to attain professional status. The purpose of the bursary it to support female GNAT members teaching in deprived areas and who are pursuing either diploma or degree...
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2024 - 2026 GoPublic! Campaign (Ghana)
CAPCOE-GHANA has advocated since 2016 for increased public funding for basic education to ensure access, equity, and quality as a human right. Ghana falls short of international benchmarks (20% of national budget or 6% of GDP), allocating only 11.4% of its budget and 3.8% of GDP, projected to decline further...
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Affiliates
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Pre-Tertiary Teachers Association of Ghana
PRETAG
PMB. 3,MinistriesAccratel: +233-302-321699tel: +233-20-8967598fax: +233-302-321699 -
Ghana National Association of Teachers
GNAT
P.O. Box 209Accratel: +233 (302) 22.15.15tel: +233 (21) 22.15.76fax: +233 (21) 25.35.35 -
Teachers and Educational Workers' Union of TUC (GH)
TEWU
Hall of Trade Unions, BarnesP.O. Box GP 701Accratel: +233 302.66.21.00tel: +233 302.66.30.50fax: +233 302.66.71.61 -
National Association of Graduate Teachers
NAGRAT
P. O. Box NM 329Accratel: +233 (21) 22.21.17tel: +233 (21) 22.53.19fax: +233 03.02.40.34.54