Global Projects

On a global level, we collaborate with international agencies, national governments, and local leaders to support the improvement of health and educational opportunities in communities around the world. Our public health and multichannel learning strategies foster whole-community approaches to children's healthy development by strengthening connections among parents, caregivers, teachers, health practitioners, and others.

Speaking Volumes

A new book series captures Somali folktales that have nearly been lost after years of conflict.

A new book series from EDC brings learning to Somali children amid conflict.

EDC Radio Instruction Programs Win Praise

EDC’s Feysal Osman discusses the use of radio to provide educational and life skills information to hard-to-reach learners around the world.

EDC Presents Interactive Radio work to UNESCO

Using radio to widen the path to educational opportunity in the world’s fragile states was the subject of EDC presentations at The Ninth Working Group meeting on Education for All at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, France, November 12-14.

Just Back: Said Yasin

Most Somali children have known nothing but war. Said Yasin, who develops educational programs in this African nation, is continually amazed and inspired by students’ unquenchable desire to learn—even under dire circumstances. On a recent visit to the United States, Yasin reflected on the radio-based instruction program that reaches 250,000 children and more than 7,000 teachers.

At the Forefront of a Movement

With support from EDC, an initiative called the Social Legacy Program is working with Armenian Disability People Organizations to develop a national coalition. Coalition members will identify one or more challenges and then will develop activities to address those challenges.

Expanding the Circle with Technology

Like many technology-focused educators, EDC’s Bob Spielvogel concentrates on applying technology to improving the quality of learning and teaching, expanding online educational content, and providing access to education in the world’s remote areas.

A United Response in the Caribbean

A first-of-its-kind network in the Caribbean is uniting HIV and AIDS coordinators to use education to prevent HIV and AIDS, teach the public about how HIV is transmitted, and empower schools to be inclusive learning and working environments.

Online Resources Promote Safety

TEACH-VIP E-Learning presents a comprehensive list of topics to online learners, including injury prevention, measuring injuries and violence, and policy development and advocacy, as well as problem-specific content and self-assessments.

Building Trust Improves Schools in Ghana

In Ghana, community members and district officials are working with EDC to increase the community ownership and effectiveness of schools.

Changes in Store for Mali

EDC program staff will develop systems for teacher management and professional development as well as create a rich variety of classroom resources, including Interactive Radio Instruction (IRI) programs for Malian children in all grades.