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Early years investment could lift millions of children out of poverty. Why wait?

Nov 18, 2024 | politico.eu | Sarah BRown |Sarah Brown |Justin van Fleet

Sarah Brown is the chair of the global children’s charity Theirworld. Justin van Fleet is the president of Theirworld. From day one, every parent instinctively knows what their child needs: A safe environment, proper nutrition, spaces for play, medical attention, loving childcare and high-quality early education. Time and time again, early investment has been proven to bring the greatest returns, not just for the child and their family but for the whole of society.
Ukraine is Facing an Education Crisis. Here’s How Philanthropy Can Help.

Feb 23, 2024 | philanthropy.com | Justin van Fleet

Think back two years ago to February 24, 2022, and the weeks that followed. There was shock and disbelief at Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The capital Kyiv was under threat. Ukrainians were being injured and killed in their homes by rockets and shells, forced to flee for their lives or stay and endure an uncertain future.
Celebrating Black History, Present, Future

Feb 1, 2024 | worth.com | Michael Sheldrick |Justin van Fleet |Marshall Honorof

No one’s only Black in February, a woman in March, or Jewish American in May. But artificial as it may seem, the history month model reminds us how people have succeeded not only because of their heritage, but sometimes despite discrimination against it. This year, as in past, the Worthy 100 honors a wide variety of pioneers, which includes a large contingent of Blacks and African Americans.
The Case for Centering Education in ESG

Jan 22, 2024 | worth.com | Justin van Fleet

Over the past year, the concept and practice of ESG—the environmental, social, and governance goals that companies now widely adopt—has become increasingly contentious. Critics from the right have charged that ESG is a cover for “woke” corporations; critics from the left have charged that ESG is token activism or greenwashing. Yet, the central insight of ESG remains fundamentally true: Businesses, like all actors in society, need to play a positive role in solving shared challenges.
The Case for Centering Education in ESG

Jan 22, 2024 | newsbreak.com | Justin van Fleet

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Visiting Ukraine, I saw the promise of postwar stability and prosperity

Sep 26, 2023 | washdiplomat.com | Justin van Fleet

Earlier this month, I set off on one of the most important trips of my life. I flew to Poland and took a car to the Ukraine border, then continued 400 miles to Kyiv by train. I wanted to explore often-overlooked challenges: How can we prepare a war-torn country to rebuild when peace arrives? How can we equip the next generation not with bullets and bombs, but with knowledge? I’m the president of the global children’s charity Theirworld, which is working to end the global education crisis.
The U.S. lags the world on providing child care

Sep 20, 2023 | nydailynews.com | Justin van Fleet

While on paternity leave, I spent countless hours on the phone, calling insurance companies, local and state government agencies, social workers and help lines. I spent hours listening to classical music on hold until “the next available operator could assist.” Often at the end of the call there was another number to call or someone who only had the same questions I had about how to access care and support.