Friend, a quality education can change a child’s life.
Access to education gives children access to better futures and opportunities to achieve their fullest potential. It benefits entire communities by creating more stable societies and reducing inequality — that’s especially the case for young women and girls.
Investing in children’s education is one of the best things we can do — yet our world is in the depths of a learning crisis. Nearly two-thirds of 10-year-olds globally are unable to read and understand a simple story. Millions of children are out of school as a result of the compounding impacts of the pandemic, war and conflict.
This is why it’s so important that you use your voice to demand that children have a chance to learn. Right now, the U.S. Congress can reauthorize the READ Act, legislation that expands equitable access to quality education for children globally.
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At a moment when children around the world are facing significant barriers to education, the READ Act enables support that is crucial to help children continue learning. U.S. government prioritization of education in foreign assistance magnifies UNICEF’s ongoing work to improve education — from distributing learning materials to training teachers and reaching out-of-school children.
With strong bipartisan support from Congress and action from our community, the reauthorization of the READ Act has passed the Senate. Gaining support in the House is the next crucial step in advancing this impactful legislation.
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Thank you for protecting children’s education,
UNICEF USA
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