The Transformative Power of Early Childhood Education

UNICEF and Their World executives explain how investing in pre-primary education can live millions out of poverty.

Against a discouraging backdrop, momentum for change is building, driven largely by major emerging economies within and beyond the G20. Early-childhood support was central to Brazil’s social-inclusion agenda during its G20 presidency, while the launch of the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty in late 2024 signaled a broader push to tackle intergenerational inequities.