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A new three-year partnership between UNICEF and Japan's aid agency will help transform education for nearly 4.5 million children in Madagascar, where only 23% of kids can read at grade level. The collaboration focuses on teacher training, keeping kids in school, and rebuilding classrooms destroyed by natural disasters.
Japan just renewed its partnership with the World Anti-Doping Agency to help build cleaner, fairer sports across Asia and Oceania. The investment trains officials and educates athletes in regions that need it most.
Since 2012, Japan has funded graduate education in Japan for 143 Ghanaian civil servants who now shape policy across their government. The scholarship program is transforming how two nations work together, shifting from aid to equal partnership.
Japan is rolling out preconception care nationwide, helping people of all ages learn about pregnancy, health, and family planning as the country seeks positive solutions to support future parents. The comprehensive approach focuses on education and lifestyle support rather than pressure.
A new classroom block at Ratu Sauvoli Memorial School in Fiji will give 272 students safer, modern learning spaces that double as community cyclone shelters. Japan's grassroots grant program is funding the entire project, strengthening education access for children across 10 villages.
Ghana's government has launched a bold plan to establish 12 new public universities across the country, bringing higher education closer to communities that have long lacked access. A 17-member committee will design the roadmap to make this educational expansion a reality.
Young Ghanaians can now learn automotive skills and Japanese language through a new partnership that opens doors to careers in Japan. The program addresses youth unemployment while preparing workers for the future of electric vehicles.
Japan just became the first major nation to give digital textbooks the same legal status as paper ones. Students will soon choose between paper, digital, or hybrid formats at no cost.
A 19th-century Japanese educator challenged the notion that people are born unequal, arguing that education—not birth—determines success. His ideas helped modernize Japan and still inspire equal access to learning today.
Japan is expanding its prestigious technical colleges beyond traditional engineering to include agriculture, manga, and animation programs. The move will help regional communities develop local talent in fields that matter most to them.
When a Vietnamese student's Harvard admission went viral, it sparked a national conversation about education, opportunity, and the power of perseverance. The story reveals how deeply Vietnam believes in education as a path to a better life.
President William Ruto just opened the door to formal education for thousands of children who've been learning outside the system. Kenya will now recognize Madrasa, Duksi, and pastoral programs as official pathways to opportunity.
After decades volunteering at disaster sites across Japan, 86-year-old Haruo Obata is heading back to the classroom. He'll attend Oita Prefecture's first night junior high school this April, proving it's never too late to learn.
Japan's women's hockey team kicked off their Olympic campaign with a thrilling 3-2 victory over France in Milan, thanks to a clutch goal with minutes remaining. The win marks a strong start for Smile Japan as they chase their Olympic dreams.
The African Union just opened applications for grants worth up to $50,000 to transform education across Africa. With millions of children still out of school, innovators now have funding to create solutions that could change everything.
Ghana's Football Association and Japan's trade organization are teaming up to use soccer as a bridge for education, innovation, and economic opportunities. The partnership builds on decades of collaboration between the two nations.
Since 2012, Japan has funded graduate degrees in Tokyo for 143 Ghanaian government officials who are now reshaping their nation's policies. What started as traditional development aid is evolving into something more powerful: an equal partnership between two nations.
A 20-year-old school director in Baghdad created the world's largest ballpoint pen, measuring over 21 feet long and weighing 207 pounds. His massive writing tool celebrates education and connects Iraq's ancient writing heritage to modern achievement.
Japan just launched a groundbreaking program that lets every child attend nursery school, whether their parents work or not. The country is also making private high school tuition virtually free and subsidizing school lunches as part of a major investment in families.
Students in a local adult education program are celebrating a hard-earned graduation, proving it's never too late to pursue your dreams. Their achievement highlights the growing success of programs helping adults complete their education.
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