Last week, Chair of the APPG Bambos Charalambous, joined by Rachel Gilmour MP, was in Malawi on a delegation led by Results UK to see how UK-supported programmes in foundational learning are shaping progress in the country. The week kicked off with a meeting with the Minister of Education, Hon. Bright Msaka, where we heard […] The post APPG on Global Education visit Malawi to learn about UK…
Friday 20 March 2026 Statement by Bambos Charalambous, Chair for APPG on Global Education Yesterday’s announcement on FCDO ODA allocations by the Foreign Secretary offers a concerning indication of the depth of impact global education will face as our Official Development Assistance reduces to 0.3% of GNI. As Chair for the APPG on Global Education, […] The post Statement by APPG Chair Bambos…
The APPG on Global Education was proud to support the 25th anniversary celebration of Send My Friend to School, the UK’s civil society coalition and schools campaign advocating for universal access to quality education globally. Read about the event below. This article was originally published on the Send My Friend to School website and reflects […] The post Send My Friend To School celebrates 25…
On the 17th of November, the APPG on Global Education held its Annual General Meeting. The APPG on Global Education receives over £1,500 in funding in the value of secretariat support provided by Results UK. As such, the APPG on Global Education is required to follow additional rules, including having an external chair preside over […] The post APPG holds its Annual General Meeting appeared first…
On 13 October 2025, the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Global Education, in partnership with the National Education Union (NEU), hosted a panel discussion on “Prioritising Teachers in Emergencies” to mark World Teachers’ Day. The discussion explored the challenges faced by teachers working in conflict and crisis contexts, with a focus on Gaza and Ukraine, […] The post Prioritising…
To mark the International Day to Protect Education from Attack, Ms Shuhra Koofi, the Campaign Officer at Send My Friend to School, wrote a powerful piece on the ongoing struggle for Girls’ Education in Afghanistan. She highlights the barriers Afghan girls continue to face and explains why protecting their right to learn is more urgent […] The post Protecting Education From Attack: The Afghan…
On Tuesday, 10th June, the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Global Education hosted the annual Parliamentary Action Day in collaboration with the Send My Friend to School (SMF) campaign. The event brought 16 Send My Friend to School Campaign Champions, young advocates, aged 13 to 15, and their teachers, from across the UK to Westminster […] The post APPG on Global Education Hosts Send My…
On Wednesday, 21 May, the APPG on Global Education, Results UK and International Parliamentary Network for Education (IPNEd) hosted a High-Level Roundtable on Foundational Learning, under the theme “Partnering to Drive Improvements in Foundational Learning in Africa”. The event brought together African Ministers of Education, UK Parliamentarians, senior FCDO officials, and members of the Coalition…
On Monday, 10th March, the APPG on Global Education hosted the Parliamentary launch of Send My Friend to School’s new campaign, “Invest in My Friends’ Learning”. The event brought together Parliamentarians, FCDO officials, civil society members, education advocates, and Send My Friend to School Champions, to discuss the findings of Send My Friend’s latest policy […] The post APPG on Global…
As part of activities to mark this year’s International Day of Education, the APPG on Global Education hosted a panel discussion in collaboration with the University of Cambridge REAL (Research for Equitable Access and Learning) Centre, and other education experts to highlight the devastating impact of conflicts on education systems in Gaza and Lebanon. The […] The post APPG on Global Education…