Hi John,

This week at the Global Education Summit in London, world leaders missed a big opportunity to turn the tide on the learning crisis. The Global Partnership for Education (GPE) — a fund designed to support children’s education in low-income countries — fell $1 billion short of its funding goal of at least $5 billion. 

But campaigning efforts from ONE supporters and activists around the world were not in vain. From the 85,000 signature petition, to kids sharing their favourite books, you helped get leaders to recognise the urgent learning crisis worsened by COVID-19. The $4 billion pledged by donor governments to GPE’s work will help get millions more children back into the classroom and learning. Leaders of 19 low-income countries working with GPE also pledged crucial funding for education for the next five years. 

Learn more about what ONE supporters, like you, achieved in the last few months:

Who is your favourite activist?

Earlier this month we celebrated Malala Day and Mandela Day: two incredible changemakers who have dedicated their lives to fighting injustice. As part of the celebrations, we've composed a list of ten well known activists who lead, educate, and inspire us to change the world and we want to know who your favourite is.

So far, over 5,000 supporters from around the globe have cast their vote! Are you passionate about girls' right to education like Malala Yousafzai? Or are you inspired to speak out on racial injustice like Nelson Mandela? Don't miss your chance to choose your favourite activist:

Africa faces devastating third wave of virus

African countries are facing a third wave of COVID-19 infections, which threatens to be even more brutal than the two that came before. Between June and July, cases rose by nearly 200% across Africa.

A huge cause for this third wave is the spread of new variants and unequal access to COVID-19 vaccines. Last week, the European Union announced it would share an additional 100 million COVID vaccine doses with low-income countries. But with less than 3% of doses already pledged being delivered, rich countries are failing to respond to the urgency of the crisis. 

“There came a point where I realized that instead of... fighting for a seat in someone’s table, why don’t I create my own table?”

-Vutlhari Chauke, South African agricultural bussiness owner

How one woman in Johannesburg is empowering others through agriculture.

Other Interesting Reads:

• REPORT: Vaccine monopolies make cost of vaccinating the world 5x more expensive
• ‘Our individual efforts do have an impact in the world:’ A former Youth Ambassador reflects on his time with ONE
• A Youth Ambassador alumni shares how being a part of ONE has helped him
• How COVID-19 has impacted work and poverty in Africa