News from the Partnership

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Education System Rebuilds in Earthquake's Aftermath

The earthquake in Haiti destroyed the education system.  A recent story in the New York Times talks about its effect on Haitian universities and how early signs have emerged that Haiti’s damaged university system may be rebuilt better. Learn More »

Updated: Earthquake Hits Haiti – EPCC Partners Affected

A massive earthquake struck Haiti last month. The destruction has been extensive and EPCC partners will need your help. Learn More »

Perspective from Haiti

Former EPCC Intern, Gabrielle Apollon, was in Haiti when the earthquake struck.  She shares her experience with the EPCC community. Learn More »

Books distributed to children at ASYMCA.

13,000 Books Donated to U.S. Children Affected by Iraq and Afghanistan Conflict

Inspired by the Jolie-Pitt Foundation gift in 2008, Little Talentum has donated over $200,000 in books to the Armed Services YMCA to support early childhood programs for children of conflict. Learn More »
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Sudan Forces Closure of Humanitarian Aid Programs

Sudan's forced closure of EPCC Partners' aid programs in Darfur, as well as North and East Sudan, puts at risk the lives of millions of men, women and children who depend on them.  See what you can do to help EPCC partners.
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Voices from CGI: Gabrielle Apollon

EPCC Staff Writer Gabrielle Apollon was in the thick of things at the CGI Annual Meeting and provides her first-hand highlights of the conversations and commitments during the Education Working Sessions this year. Check out her story for links to some great video of the events. Learn More »

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Make a Commitment - Join EPCC @ CGI!

This year's annual meeting progress report featured the stories of three inspiring young individuals, former children of conflict, now using the education they received to help others follow in their footsteps.

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EPCC at the CGI Annual Meeting

In 2007, at the Clinton Global Initiative, the partnership came to life with 18 Commitments from 19 World Renowned Organizations and Individuals in 15 Countries. This year, we will be back to announce the progress made, make new commitments, and come together in a special effort to address the immediate needs of Haiti. Learn More »

Haiti Hurricane afternmath - photo cc Radio Nederland Wereldomroep

Our thoughts are with Haiti: Storms impact education

In a country where children already face substantial barriers to education, the hurricanes that have hit Haiti in the past few weeks have created temendous suffering and even greater obstacles for schooling. Learn More »

Gene Sperling visits with students in Kenya

Hopes for Democracy, Stability & Education Alive in Kenya

After traveling to Nairobi this summer, EPCC Co-Chair Gene Sperling reflects on progress and challenges in Kenya's education sector in a commentary published on International Literacy Day. Learn More »