Celebrating International Day of Education

Today we join the world in celebrating the International Day of Education. This day serves as a global reminder of the transformative power of education and the role it plays in creating opportunities, reducing inequalities, and promoting sustainable development.

In this blog, we’ll explore what the International Day of Education is, it’s significance and how you can make a difference to your communities.

What is the International Day of Education?

Observed annually on January 24th, the International Day of Education recognises education as essential to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 4: Quality Education.

The day is also an opportunity to address challenges such as access to education, gender disparities, and the impact of conflicts, poverty, and climate change on learning. By enabling learners to gain essential knowledge, values, attitudes and skills, and behaviours, it empowers them to serve as catalysts for peace in their communities.

The Challenges in Education

Despite its importance, millions of children and adults around the world still lack access to quality education. Barriers such as poverty, gender discrimination, conflict, and lack of resources keep education out of reach for many.

Here are just some of the key challenges we still face:

  • According to a UNESCO report, 251 million children and adolescents are still out of school, despite decades of progress ¹.
  • UNESCO, also, reported that 617 million children and adolescents cannot read or perform basic math ².

 

At FutureSense Foundation, we believe that every individual should enjoy the same rights, freedoms and opportunities. That’s why we work tirelessly to remove these barriers and provide access to quality education for the most vulnerable members of our global community, helping them build a better future. You can read more here.

How you can make a difference

Take Home Message

The International Day of Education is a powerful reminder of the role education plays in shaping our world. It’s a day to reflect on the progress we’ve made, recognise the challenges we still face, and recommit to ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to learn and thrive. Whether you’re a student, parent, teacher, or concerned global citizen, there are countless ways to contribute to this cause. By taking small, meaningful steps, we can collectively move closer to a world where education is truly a right for all, not a privilege for the few.

Let’s make this year’s International Day of Education not just a celebration, but a call to action. Together, we can transform lives through the power of education.

 

Sources: 

  1. UNESCO. “251 Million Children and Youth Still Out of School, Despite Decades of Progress.”UNESCO, 2025, UNESCO report | UNESCO

  2. UNESCO. “617 Million Children and Adolescents Cannot Read or Do Basic Maths.” UNESCO, 2025, International Day of Education – UNESCO UK

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