The **Affordable Care Act (ACA)**, also referred to as “Obamacare,” was enacted in 2010 and implemented in stages. Its objective was to: 1. **Increase Health Insurance Coverage** * The individual mandate, which was repealed by the federal government, mandated that the majority of Americans obtain insurance. * Participating states were required to expand Medicaid eligibility. * Health Insurance Marketplaces were ...
Cognitive, social, and emotional development are most significantly influenced by the initial years of a child’s existence. However, quality **early childhood education (ECE)** is still unattainable for a significant number of children, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds, in numerous countries. Enter the **International Step by Step Association (ISSA)**, a global network that is committed to the advancement of **inclusive, high-quality ...
Literacy remains an unattainable goal for millions in numerous regions of the globe, where libraries are nonexistent and books are scarce. However, the **Global Literacy Project (GLP)** perceives opportunity in the face of obstacles, as it has the potential to effect transformative change by providing access to education, literature, and hope. Global Literacy Project, Inc. has been dedicated to the ...
Education inequality continues to be one of the most pressing issues of our era, as more than 250 million children are unable to read, write, or perform fundamental arithmetic calculations, despite years of education. In order to address this crisis, the **XPRIZE Foundation**, which is renowned for its innovative competitions that aim to address the most pressing issues facing humankind, ...
What if each educational institution recognized its mission as more than merely imparting knowledge; rather, it was to cultivate **changemakers**—young individuals who were endowed with the courage, empathy, and leadership skills necessary to resolve issues for the greater good? The **Ashoka Changemaker Schools Program** is a bold initiative that redefines the potential of education in a world that is ...
The capacity to comprehend and access information has never been more essential in a world that is increasingly influenced by technology. However, by the age of 10, nearly 400 million children worldwide are unable to read and comprehend a basic narrative. For millions of individuals, the obstacles are not solely related to attending school; they also pertain to the initial ...
During periods of conflict, calamity, or displacement, the lives of children are disrupted, and education is frequently the first to be lost and the last to be restored. Nevertheless, learning offers a sense of normalcy, safety, and hope, even in the most fragile circumstances. That is why **Save the Children** prioritizes **Education in Emergencies (EiE)** as a fundamental component of ...
In today’s rapidly evolving global economy, young people face increasing challenges in transitioning from school to meaningful employment. Recognizing this, **Johnson & Johnson**, in collaboration with local **non-governmental organizations (NGOs)** and **FHI 360**, created the **Bridge to Employment (BTE)** program—a pioneering initiative that empowers underserved youth to pursue careers in health and science-related fields. A Global Commitment to Youth Empowerment ...
**Teach For All** serves as a beacon of hope and transformation in a world where educational inequality persists as one of the most pressing issues. Teach For All, a global network of independent organizations, was established in 2007. Its mission is to broaden educational opportunities in its member countries by recruiting promising leaders to teach in high-need communities and, ...
Millions of children continue to be denied the opportunity to learn in a world where **education is the cornerstone of development**. Generations are still being left behind by poverty, conflict, gender inequality, and fragile education systems. The **Global Partnership for Education (GPE)** was established with the objective of rectifying this situation. **What is the Global Partnership for Education?** The **Global ...