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Bridges Beyond Barriers: My journey in education in emergencies and connection
By Ayman Qwaider When people ask me where I’m from, I say it with both pride and pain: Gaza. A land known for its resilience, resistance, and reality. Born and raised in the Gaza Strip, I was shaped by a world wrapped in layers—layers of occupation, separation, blockade, and yet, despite it all, education. Education … Continue reading Bridges Beyond Barriers: My journey in education in emergencies and connection

Fearless Conversations: Defending the right to education in Gaza
Presentation given at INEE / GCE webinar 16 June 2025  Ingrid Lewis, EENET Managing Director Introduction Thank you for inviting me to speak at this event alongside such a great panel of speakers. Writing – rather than speaking – is my passion, particularly writing about education and learning. I love using writing to stimulate conversations, … Continue reading Fearless Conversations: Defending the right to education in Gaza

Rape and sexual violence as weapon of war affecting children and their education in DRC
In February, EENET featured a blog from the organisation, ONG RENAISSANCE AFRICAINE RENAF, KIVU, Bukavu Office, South Kivu, DRC. They have kept us up-to-date with the situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and have now written with an urgent message: “Sexual violence is reaching alarming levels in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, … Continue reading Rape and sexual violence as weapon of war affecting children and their education in DRC

Threats to inclusive education in DRC [English and French version]
From: NGO Renaissance Africaine, RENAFKIVU, Bukavu Office, South Kivu, DRC Our organisation is committed to supporting the development of inclusive education, in particular by supporting the educational inclusion of learners with disabilities. We want to see the education system reformed, with accessible learning environments, flexible systems, and well-trained and inclusive teachers. Yet, our efforts and … Continue reading Threats to inclusive education in DRC [English and French version]

Let’s make Official Development Assistance to disability-inclusive education count
Nafisa Baboo (former CBM Global Advisor for Inclusive Education) and Ingrid Lewis (Enabling Education Network Director) summarise CBM’s investigation into the state of Official Development Assistance relating to disability-inclusive education. May the findings ignite a sense of urgency and inspire you to use your voice to demand more and better use of ODA to ensure … Continue reading Let’s make Official Development Assistance to disability-inclusive education count