OneWorld Partners Focusing on Education
Here are OneWorld partner organizations focusing on education. If your organization is not a OneWorld partner, click here for more information about joining the OneWorld community.
Academy for Educational Development
AED is committed to solving critical social problems through education, research, training, and social marketing. Major areas of focus include health, education, youth development, the environment, and leadership development. For more information, contact Mary Maguire at mmaguire[@]aed.org or (202) 884-8000.
American Friends Service Committee
AFSC is a faith-based organization working for peace, justice and reconciliation in 22 countries of the world. With national headquarters in Philadelphia and 9 regional offices throughout the United States, AFSC emphasizes people, not politics or ideology – upholding the dignity and promise of every person. For more information, contact Jenny Shields at jshields[@]afsc.org or (215) 241-7060.
Americans for Informed Democracy
Non-partisan organization working to raise global awareness on more than 250 U.S. university campuses and in more than 10 countries. For more information, contact Marceline White at marceline[@]aidemocracy.org or (202) 270-6268.
Arts Engine, Inc
Arts Engine supports, produces, and distributes independent media of consequence and promotes the use of independent media by advocates, educators and the general public. By fostering the production and use of independent film, video and new media, Arts Engine connects media makers and active audiences in order to spur critical consideration of pressing social issues. Arts Engine projects include feature-length documentaries like the Emmy-nominated Deadline, the annual Media That Matters Film Festival, a yearlong multi-platform outreach campaign for social-issue shorts and MediaRights.org and YMDi.org, community websites connecting filmmakers, youth, activists and educators. For more information, contact Diana C. Lee at diana[@]artsengine.net or (646) 230-6368.
Basic Education Coalition
The Coalition, a group of 20 development organizations, advocates for greater priority for early childhood and primary education in foreign assistance programs. For more information, contact Mandy Swann at mswann[@]aed.org or (202) 884-8751.
Center for Global Development
CGD aims to reduce global poverty and inequality through research & engagement with the policy community & the public.For more information, contact Tony Kopetchny at TKopetchny[@]CGDEV.ORG or (202) 416-0700.
Centre for Development and Population Activities
The Centre for Development and Population Activities (CEDPA) improves the lives of women and girls worldwide. Our work is grounded in the belief that women are critical for advancing development and democracy. CEDPA's programs: increase educational opportunities for youth; ensure access to reproductive health and HIV/AIDS services; and strengthen women’s leadership and good governance. Our global training programs build leadership, technical expertise and management skills of women on a range of critical development issues. With a growing network of 5,000 alumni and partners in over 150 countries, CEDPA is building a groundswell of change agents for effective international development. For more information, contact Eva Cantrell at ecantrell[@]cedpa.org or (202) 667-1142.
Cultural Survival, Inc.
Cultural Survival works to promote greater awareness of the challenges and issues facing indigenous communities. For more information, contact Tara Tidwell at ttiddwell[@]cs.org or (617) 441-5400.
Educational Network for Global and Grassroots Exchange
ENGAGE builds the next generation of engaged global citizens through an innovative educational model that translates the experience of Americans studying abroad into lifelong connections and cooperative action between peoples, cultures, and social movements around the world. For more information, contact Kyra Busch at kyra[@]engagetheworld.com or (415) 255-9355.
Global Fund for Children
The Global Fund for Children (GFC) envisions a world where children grow up to be productive, caring citizens of our global society. GFC's mission is to advance the education and dignity of children and youth around the world. GFC pursues its mission in three ways. First, through its grantmaking program, GFC strengthens innovative community-based educational organizations that serve some of the world’s most vulnerable children. GFC grants - totaling nearly $2 million annually - support small, community-based programs that provide nonformal education and lifeskills training. Second, through its publishing venture, Global Fund For Children Books, GFC develops multicultural children’s books that build global community and teach children to value global diversity. Finally, GFC inspires global citizenship and philanthropy through vibrant community education and outreach efforts. For more information, contact Katy Love at love[@]globalfundforchildren.org or (202) 331-9003.
Global Partners for Development
Global Partners works with community leaders to create sustainable development programs in the East African countries of Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. Since 1989, we have built clean water systems; increased access to health care; improved children's nutrition; empowered women's economic development; and supported primary education especially for girls upon whose future the development of Africa depends. For more information, contact Catherine Kirby at CKirby[@]gpfd.org or (707) 588-0550.
Hesperian
Hesperian is a publisher of popular health books promotes the health of poor people around the world by making health information accessible. They produce books and other educational resources for community-based health care. For more information, contact Lisa Gonzalves at lisa[@]hesperian.org or (510) 845-1447.
Human Rights Education Associates
Human Rights Education Associates (HREA) aims to introduce human rights concepts and values into educational curricula, teaching and training practices. For more information, contact Frank Elbers at felbers[@]hrea.org or (978) 341-0200.
International Youth Foundation
An independent, nongovernmental organization dedicated to improving the conditions and prospects for young people worldwide. For more information, contact Caroline Esclapez at caroline[@]iyfnet.org or (410) 951-1500.
JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc.
JSI Research & Training Institute Inc., is a public health research and consulting firm that is dedicated to improving the health of individuals and communities throughout the world. JSI R&T builds local capacity to address critical health problems, collaborating with local partners to assist countries, governments, communities, families, and individuals to develop their skills and identify solutions that meet their public health needs. For more information, contact Julie Ray at julie_ray[@]jsi.com or (617) 482-9485.
MADRE
MADRE is an international women's human rights organization that works in partnership with women's community-based groups in conflict areas worldwide. For more information, contact Irene Schneeweis, Media Coordinator at media[@]madre.org and (212) 627-0444.
Mercy Corps
Mercy Corps exists to alleviate suffering, poverty and oppression by helping people build secure, productive and just communities. Since 1979, Mercy Corps has provided more than $640 million in aid to 74 nations. The agency currently reaches more than 5 million people in over 30 countries. More than 91 percent of the Mercy Corps' resources are allocated to programs that help those in need. For more information, contact Eric Block at eblock[@]mercycorps.org or (503) 595-0541.
One World Youth Project
One World Youth Project is a global sister-school initiative, which connects middle and high schools in the United States with schools from around the world together in learning partnerships that emphasize cultural exchange, youth leadership, and community service. In addition to experiencing cultural exchange through internet message-board communication, pen pal letters, film, and monthly curriculum, youth also work directly with their sister-school on the United Nations Millennium Development Goals. Each sister-school pair chooses one of the goals to focus on and then over the course of the year designs and implements a collaborative service project that helps to meet this goal. For more information, contact Jessica Rimington at Jessica[@]oneworldyouthproject.org or (508) 428-8460.
Our Voices Together
Founded by families and friends who have lost loved ones to terrorism, Our Voices Together is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that works to counter terrorism by building a safer, more compassionate world for all. We seek to rekindle the generosity of spirit and goodwill that prevailed immediately after September 11, when the whole world asked: What Can I Do? Our network empowers individuals to counter terrorism by taking positive, constructive actions globally. For more information, contact Marianne Scott at marianne[@]ourvoicestogether.org or (202) 223-0080.
Oxfam America
Oxfam America seeks lasting solutions to hunger, poverty, and social injustice around the world. Through national and international policy research and advocacy, Oxfam America pursues systemic solutions to social, political & economic inequities.For more information, contact Adrienne Smith at asmith[@]oxfamamerica.org or (800) 77-OXFAM.
PEACE X PEACE
PEACE X PEACE is a unique organization that helps women organize and connect across cultural and religious divides via the Internet. Founded on the belief that achieving sustainable peace requires women to come into their full potential as leaders alongside men, it is dedicated to creating a world where women are powerful and effective decision makers in building peace for all. PEACE X PEACE fulfills this mission principally through its internet-based Global Network that connects Circles of women in the United States, one-on-one, in supported connections with Circles outside the country. For more information, contact Linda Higton at linda[@]peacexpeace.org or (312) 339-9037.
SustainUS
SustainUS is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization of young people advancing sustainable development and youth empowerment in the United States. Through proactive education and advocacy at the policy-making level and at the grassroots, we are building a future in which all people recognize the inherent equality and interdependence of social, economic, and environmental sustainability. For more information, contact Sara Standish at sara[@]sustainus.org or (240) 423-9832.
Teachers Without Borders
Teachers Without Borders is a non-denominational educational service organization that provides educational aid for constructive social change in the global information age. We connect teachers to resources, technical skills, and each other. For more information, contact Fred Mednick at fred[@]teacherswithoutborders.org or (240) 423-9832.
Women's Edge Coalition
A coalition of individuals and organizations working to increase the United States' support for the world's poorest women. It also works to ensure that complex international trade agreements do not harm people living in developing countries. For more information, contact Anugraha Palan at apalan[@]womensedge.org or (202) 884-8396.
Women's Learning Partnership for Rights, Development, and Peace
WLP is an international NGO that works to empower women and girls in the Global South and strengthen their ability to take leadership roles in their families, communities, and nations. WLP conducts its work in cooperation with partner organizations based in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. WLP's programs include leadership training and capacity-building for women's human rights, democracy advocacy, and social justice. For more information, contact Siobhan Hayes at shayes[@]learningpartnership.org or (301) 654-2774 .
World Education Inc.
World Education Inc. is dedicated to improving the lives of the poor through educational, economic and social development programs. World Education provides training and technical assistance in nonformal education across Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the United States. World Education works with individuals, communities and governments to develop assets such as good health, literacy, numeracy, and civic and business participation skills. World Education's work is known for its commitment to meaningful and equal partnerships. For more information, contact Julie Ray at jray[@]worlded.org or (617) 482-9485.
Academy for Educational Development
AED is committed to solving critical social problems through education, research, training, and social marketing. Major areas of focus include health, education, youth development, the environment, and leadership development. For more information, contact Mary Maguire at mmaguire[@]aed.org or (202) 884-8000.
American Friends Service Committee
AFSC is a faith-based organization working for peace, justice and reconciliation in 22 countries of the world. With national headquarters in Philadelphia and 9 regional offices throughout the United States, AFSC emphasizes people, not politics or ideology – upholding the dignity and promise of every person. For more information, contact Jenny Shields at jshields[@]afsc.org or (215) 241-7060.
Americans for Informed Democracy
Non-partisan organization working to raise global awareness on more than 250 U.S. university campuses and in more than 10 countries. For more information, contact Marceline White at marceline[@]aidemocracy.org or (202) 270-6268.
Arts Engine, Inc
Arts Engine supports, produces, and distributes independent media of consequence and promotes the use of independent media by advocates, educators and the general public. By fostering the production and use of independent film, video and new media, Arts Engine connects media makers and active audiences in order to spur critical consideration of pressing social issues. Arts Engine projects include feature-length documentaries like the Emmy-nominated Deadline, the annual Media That Matters Film Festival, a yearlong multi-platform outreach campaign for social-issue shorts and MediaRights.org and YMDi.org, community websites connecting filmmakers, youth, activists and educators. For more information, contact Diana C. Lee at diana[@]artsengine.net or (646) 230-6368.
Basic Education Coalition
The Coalition, a group of 20 development organizations, advocates for greater priority for early childhood and primary education in foreign assistance programs. For more information, contact Mandy Swann at mswann[@]aed.org or (202) 884-8751.
Center for Global Development
CGD aims to reduce global poverty and inequality through research & engagement with the policy community & the public.For more information, contact Tony Kopetchny at TKopetchny[@]CGDEV.ORG or (202) 416-0700.
Centre for Development and Population Activities
The Centre for Development and Population Activities (CEDPA) improves the lives of women and girls worldwide. Our work is grounded in the belief that women are critical for advancing development and democracy. CEDPA's programs: increase educational opportunities for youth; ensure access to reproductive health and HIV/AIDS services; and strengthen women’s leadership and good governance. Our global training programs build leadership, technical expertise and management skills of women on a range of critical development issues. With a growing network of 5,000 alumni and partners in over 150 countries, CEDPA is building a groundswell of change agents for effective international development. For more information, contact Eva Cantrell at ecantrell[@]cedpa.org or (202) 667-1142.
Cultural Survival, Inc.
Cultural Survival works to promote greater awareness of the challenges and issues facing indigenous communities. For more information, contact Tara Tidwell at ttiddwell[@]cs.org or (617) 441-5400.
Educational Network for Global and Grassroots Exchange
ENGAGE builds the next generation of engaged global citizens through an innovative educational model that translates the experience of Americans studying abroad into lifelong connections and cooperative action between peoples, cultures, and social movements around the world. For more information, contact Kyra Busch at kyra[@]engagetheworld.com or (415) 255-9355.
Global Fund for Children
The Global Fund for Children (GFC) envisions a world where children grow up to be productive, caring citizens of our global society. GFC's mission is to advance the education and dignity of children and youth around the world. GFC pursues its mission in three ways. First, through its grantmaking program, GFC strengthens innovative community-based educational organizations that serve some of the world’s most vulnerable children. GFC grants - totaling nearly $2 million annually - support small, community-based programs that provide nonformal education and lifeskills training. Second, through its publishing venture, Global Fund For Children Books, GFC develops multicultural children’s books that build global community and teach children to value global diversity. Finally, GFC inspires global citizenship and philanthropy through vibrant community education and outreach efforts. For more information, contact Katy Love at love[@]globalfundforchildren.org or (202) 331-9003.
Global Partners for Development
Global Partners works with community leaders to create sustainable development programs in the East African countries of Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. Since 1989, we have built clean water systems; increased access to health care; improved children's nutrition; empowered women's economic development; and supported primary education especially for girls upon whose future the development of Africa depends. For more information, contact Catherine Kirby at CKirby[@]gpfd.org or (707) 588-0550.
Hesperian
Hesperian is a publisher of popular health books promotes the health of poor people around the world by making health information accessible. They produce books and other educational resources for community-based health care. For more information, contact Lisa Gonzalves at lisa[@]hesperian.org or (510) 845-1447.
Human Rights Education Associates
Human Rights Education Associates (HREA) aims to introduce human rights concepts and values into educational curricula, teaching and training practices. For more information, contact Frank Elbers at felbers[@]hrea.org or (978) 341-0200.
International Youth Foundation
An independent, nongovernmental organization dedicated to improving the conditions and prospects for young people worldwide. For more information, contact Caroline Esclapez at caroline[@]iyfnet.org or (410) 951-1500.
JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc.
JSI Research & Training Institute Inc., is a public health research and consulting firm that is dedicated to improving the health of individuals and communities throughout the world. JSI R&T builds local capacity to address critical health problems, collaborating with local partners to assist countries, governments, communities, families, and individuals to develop their skills and identify solutions that meet their public health needs. For more information, contact Julie Ray at julie_ray[@]jsi.com or (617) 482-9485.
MADRE
MADRE is an international women's human rights organization that works in partnership with women's community-based groups in conflict areas worldwide. For more information, contact Irene Schneeweis, Media Coordinator at media[@]madre.org and (212) 627-0444.
Mercy Corps
Mercy Corps exists to alleviate suffering, poverty and oppression by helping people build secure, productive and just communities. Since 1979, Mercy Corps has provided more than $640 million in aid to 74 nations. The agency currently reaches more than 5 million people in over 30 countries. More than 91 percent of the Mercy Corps' resources are allocated to programs that help those in need. For more information, contact Eric Block at eblock[@]mercycorps.org or (503) 595-0541.
One World Youth Project
One World Youth Project is a global sister-school initiative, which connects middle and high schools in the United States with schools from around the world together in learning partnerships that emphasize cultural exchange, youth leadership, and community service. In addition to experiencing cultural exchange through internet message-board communication, pen pal letters, film, and monthly curriculum, youth also work directly with their sister-school on the United Nations Millennium Development Goals. Each sister-school pair chooses one of the goals to focus on and then over the course of the year designs and implements a collaborative service project that helps to meet this goal. For more information, contact Jessica Rimington at Jessica[@]oneworldyouthproject.org or (508) 428-8460.
Our Voices Together
Founded by families and friends who have lost loved ones to terrorism, Our Voices Together is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that works to counter terrorism by building a safer, more compassionate world for all. We seek to rekindle the generosity of spirit and goodwill that prevailed immediately after September 11, when the whole world asked: What Can I Do? Our network empowers individuals to counter terrorism by taking positive, constructive actions globally. For more information, contact Marianne Scott at marianne[@]ourvoicestogether.org or (202) 223-0080.
Oxfam America
Oxfam America seeks lasting solutions to hunger, poverty, and social injustice around the world. Through national and international policy research and advocacy, Oxfam America pursues systemic solutions to social, political & economic inequities.For more information, contact Adrienne Smith at asmith[@]oxfamamerica.org or (800) 77-OXFAM.
PEACE X PEACE
PEACE X PEACE is a unique organization that helps women organize and connect across cultural and religious divides via the Internet. Founded on the belief that achieving sustainable peace requires women to come into their full potential as leaders alongside men, it is dedicated to creating a world where women are powerful and effective decision makers in building peace for all. PEACE X PEACE fulfills this mission principally through its internet-based Global Network that connects Circles of women in the United States, one-on-one, in supported connections with Circles outside the country. For more information, contact Linda Higton at linda[@]peacexpeace.org or (312) 339-9037.
SustainUS
SustainUS is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization of young people advancing sustainable development and youth empowerment in the United States. Through proactive education and advocacy at the policy-making level and at the grassroots, we are building a future in which all people recognize the inherent equality and interdependence of social, economic, and environmental sustainability. For more information, contact Sara Standish at sara[@]sustainus.org or (240) 423-9832.
Teachers Without Borders
Teachers Without Borders is a non-denominational educational service organization that provides educational aid for constructive social change in the global information age. We connect teachers to resources, technical skills, and each other. For more information, contact Fred Mednick at fred[@]teacherswithoutborders.org or (240) 423-9832.
Women's Edge Coalition
A coalition of individuals and organizations working to increase the United States' support for the world's poorest women. It also works to ensure that complex international trade agreements do not harm people living in developing countries. For more information, contact Anugraha Palan at apalan[@]womensedge.org or (202) 884-8396.
Women's Learning Partnership for Rights, Development, and Peace
WLP is an international NGO that works to empower women and girls in the Global South and strengthen their ability to take leadership roles in their families, communities, and nations. WLP conducts its work in cooperation with partner organizations based in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. WLP's programs include leadership training and capacity-building for women's human rights, democracy advocacy, and social justice. For more information, contact Siobhan Hayes at shayes[@]learningpartnership.org or (301) 654-2774 .
World Education Inc.
World Education Inc. is dedicated to improving the lives of the poor through educational, economic and social development programs. World Education provides training and technical assistance in nonformal education across Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the United States. World Education works with individuals, communities and governments to develop assets such as good health, literacy, numeracy, and civic and business participation skills. World Education's work is known for its commitment to meaningful and equal partnerships. For more information, contact Julie Ray at jray[@]worlded.org or (617) 482-9485.
Printable version
Back to top
