Send My Friend to School celebrates the launch of the Global Partnership for Education’s (GPE) financing campaign, ‘Multiply Possibility,’ and calls on the UK to make a strong pledge to fund GPE’s replenishment in 2026.

Yesterday, during the UN General Assembly in New York, GPE launched its case for investment to raise $5 billion for education and unlock $10 billion more over the next 5 years.

Fully funded, GPE will deliver better learning to 750 million children, support 10 million teachers, and lift 23 million people out of poverty.

The UK co-hosted GPE’s last replenishment in 2021 in London, pledging £430 million. Since then, GPE has helped over 375 million children gain a better education.

As one of GPE’s founding partners and largest donors, the UK has used its influence to generate even more funding and strengthen the fund’s ability to deliver for vulnerable children.

With less funding available following the cuts to the UK’s aid budget made in February, using the aid budget as effectively as possible is crucial. By ensuring funding is coordinated and strategic, in line with country priorities, leveraging innovative financing, and focusing on education – one of the most powerful investments a government can make – GPE allows the UK government to maximise its impact.

With 272 million children out of school, and millions in school but not learning even the basics, there has never been a more important time for the UK to demonstrate commitment to GPE and ensure achievements in driving progress toward education for all are not reversed.

We welcome Baroness Chapman’s remarks during the launch that the UK wants to continue playing its part in supporting this transformative fund. This will only be meaningful if the UK continues to back GPE with funding.

Send My Friend to School calls on the UK Government to fully support this campaign, rally other donors and maintain a strong, multi-year pledge to GPE in 2026. We also call on the UK to do the same for Education Cannot Wait’s replenishment campaign next year, ensuring UK support for education in emergencies remains strong as well.