United Nations Agencies

  • UNESCO promotes early childhood education globally by setting standards and sharing best practices.

  • UNICEF advocates for children’s rights to quality early learning, particularly in vulnerable contexts.

  • These agencies influence policy through research, funding, and international cooperation.

  • They work with governments to implement reforms aligned with Sustainable Development Goals.

  • Their global reach allows coordination across countries for equitable access to early education.

International Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)

  • Organizations like Save the Children and Plan International focus on improving early education quality and access worldwide.

  • NGOs implement grassroots programs, advocate policy change, and raise public awareness.

  • They emphasize inclusion, gender equality, and education in emergencies.

  • Many collaborate with local governments and communities to adapt reforms to cultural contexts.

  • NGOs also contribute to research and capacity building for early childhood educators.

World Organisation for Early Childhood Education (OMEP)

  • OMEP champions early childhood education as a human right and essential tool for development.

  • It supplies technical assistance, training, and advocacy to governments and educators.

  • OMEP facilitates international dialogue and research dissemination.

  • The organization focuses on holistic development, play, and sustainability in early learning.

  • It holds consultative status with the UN, influencing global policy discussions.

Global Education Partnerships

  • The Global Partnership for Education (GPE) mobilizes funding and supports national education reforms.

  • It fosters multi-stakeholder collaboration involving governments, civil society, and private sectors.

  • GPE prioritizes improving early learning opportunities and system strengthening.

  • Partnerships enable scaling of successful early education models globally.

  • They emphasize data-driven policy and inclusion for marginalized populations.

Advocacy Networks and Campaigns

  • Initiatives like the Global Campaign for Education advocate for universal quality education from early years onward.

  • Networks connect educators, policymakers, and activists to promote reforms.

  • Campaigns help mobilize political will and public support for early learning investments.

  • They highlight the lifelong benefits of early childhood education in reducing inequality.

  • Advocacy efforts keep early learning reform on global and national agendas.