Articles & Interviews

On 13 March 2026, leaders from governments, international organizations, philanthropy, and the private sector gathered at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris for Towards Sustainable Education Financing, an official French G7 Presidency high-level policy debate convened by UNESCO and the Government of France, in collaboration with the Global Partnership for Education. The event focused on how the […]

The Jacobs Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Camilo Andrés Morales and Karen Shormeh Sai as its new Country Directors for Colombia and Ghana, respectively. These appointments mark a significant milestone in the Foundation’s commitment to strengthening its presence and partnerships within these key education ecosystems. Camilo Andrés Morales, Country Director, Colombia Camilo […]

2025 was a defining year for the Jacobs Foundation. Together with partners across research, government, and philanthropy, we advanced evidence-based approaches to strengthen learning systems and expand opportunities for children worldwide.  From launching SCALE in Ghana and welcoming new LEVANTE research sites to celebrating the Beyond 1 Billion milestone, this year underscored the importance of […]

The final issue of 2025 looks back on a year of significant milestones for children’s learning. This edition captures the momentum built through strong partnerships and evidence-driven work, from announcing Beyond 1 Billion and launching SCALE in Ghana to advancing global research through LEVANTE and the Jacobs CIFAR Research Fellowship. Highlights also include the 2025 […]

Deadline for submission: 2 February 2026 at 12 p.m. EDT The Jacobs Foundation is pleased to announce the 2027-2029 Call for Applications for the Jacobs CIFAR Research Fellowship, a partnership between the Jacobs Foundation and the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR). Formerly known as the Jacobs Research Fellowship, the program has been rebranded to […]

On Friday, 14 November 2025 in Zürich, the Jacobs Foundation awarded Professor Hirokazu Yoshikawa with the 2025 Klaus J. Jacobs Research Prize for his outstanding contributions to early childhood development. Yoshikawa, Courtney Sale Ross Professor of Globalization and Education at New York University (NYU) Steinhardt and co-founder of Global TIES for Children, has devoted his career to […]

As global education budgets tighten, ensuring that every franc or dollar delivers meaningful results for children has never been more important. A recent article by Swiss Info highlights the growing pressure on education funding worldwide, and the role philanthropy can play in driving more effective, evidence-based investment in learning. In the face of declining aid […]

At this year’s Education World Forum (EWF), the world’s largest gathering of education and skills ministers, the call for data-driven, evidence-informed policymaking took center stage. With education budgets under pressure, governments are looking for innovative ways to maximize the impact of their investments. Alongside the What Works Hub for Global Education (WWHGE), the Jacobs Foundation […]

The latest What We Learn newsletter is here! In this edition, we reflect on a season of milestones and momentum, from surpassing CHF 1 billion in philanthropic giving to advancing global evidence use and locally led reform. Highlights include our engagement at the 80th General Assembly of the United Nations in New York, early progress from […]