Sobral: How Brazilian politicians led a learning revolution
Video
February 2026
Sobral — once one of Brazil’s poorest municipalities — transformed into a global benchmark for Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN). In just four years, the share of Grade 2 children reading at grade level jumped from 49% to 92%. Sobral didn’t succeed by accident. It succeeded through intentional choices that put learning at the centre of every decision — without more money, but with leadership, teacher support, assessment, and accountability.
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Strategies for Effective Advocacy in Education: Lessons from Todos pela Educação & Movimento pela Base
Toolkit
Guide
February 2026
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The successful experiences of Brazilian organisations like Todos Pela Educação (TPE) and Movimento pela Base (MPB) demonstrate that effective advocacy depends on a combination of coordinated strategies, ranging from direct dialogue with public authorities to broad societal mobilisation. This document details some of those strategies, hoping to offer a pragmatic guide for organisations seeking to influence the prioritisation, formulation, implementation, and sustainability of structural education policies.
Building Effective Coalitions in Education: Lessons from the Collective Impact Model and Brazilian Cases
Toolkit
Guide
February 2026
4 MB
The experiences of Brazilian initiatives like Todos Pela Educação (TPE) and Movimento pela Base (MPB) illustrate the power of collective impact. By acting as coalitions, they were instrumental in advancing structural policies like the National Learning Standards (BNCC), the New Fundeb (the public funding mechanism for basic education) and the National Commitment to Child Literacy, even in highly unstable political contexts.
Building Education Foundations through Innovation & Technology, Malawi
Case Study
December 2025
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Explore a case study on how the Malawi Government, in partnership with Imagine Worldwide, onebillion, and VSO, uses digital tools to enhance foundational literacy and numeracy for Grades 1–4.
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Moldova’s National Programme for Childcare Services Case Study
Case Study
September 2025
4 MB
In this case study, you will see how , in just 18 months, Moldova’s National Programme for Childcare Services has transformed access to early years care, tackling child poverty, boosting women’s employment, and creating inclusive childcare models.
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Simple Education Foundation, New Delhi, India
Case Study
August 2025
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Simple Education Foundation (SEF) and the State Council of Education Research and Training (SCERT) in Delhi, India partnered to reform in-service teacher development and strengthen state capacity for teacher support.
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Growing Sustainably Toolkit Templates
Template
August 2025
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Many centres face financial instability, short-term funding, and operational challenges during emergencies threatening their ability to cover core costs. These practical templates include actionable tools, templates, and real-world examples designed to make the toolkit accessible and useful for practitioners working on the ground.
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Growing Sustainably Toolkit
Toolkit
August 2025
4 MB
Many centres face financial instability, short-term funding, and operational challenges during emergencies threatening their ability to cover core costs. This practical toolkit offers guidance on revenue generation, financial planning, and management practices to strengthen the financial sustainability of ECED/childcare centres in emergencies.
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Exploring Outcomes-Based Financing in Education
Video
July 2025
This video is the third webinar in a series for the Government & Non-State Partnerships Evidence Hub. Watch the webinar to understand more about outcomes-based financing in education.
Gov-Non-State Partnerships 
