The number of children and young people out of school has risen for the seventh consecutive year, reaching 273 million. This is the main finding of UNESCO’s 2026 Global Education Monitoring Report one in six children of school age worldwide are now excluded from education, and only two in three students complete secondary school. This is not a trend from years ago. This is happening right now. And it is happening in specific places, to specific children, for reasons the world

Education is widely recognized as one of the most powerful drivers of opportunity and social progress. It provides children with knowledge, confidence, and the skills needed to build independent and productive lives. Yet despite global progress in expanding education systems, millions of children and young people around the world still remain outside the classroom. The global education gap is shaped by a combination of financial, social, and structural challenges that prevent

Windfall International today announced the expansion of its education support initiatives aimed at removing financial barriers that prevent children and youth from accessing and continuing their education. Education is widely recognized as one of the most powerful drivers of opportunity and social progress. It provides children with knowledge, confidence, and the skills needed to build independent and productive lives. Yet despite global progress in expanding education system

Windfall International is a nonprofit organization dedicated to opening pathways of learning and opportunity through education. We believe that every child regardless of background or circumstance deserves the chance to learn, grow, and build a future filled with purpose. ​ From elementary classrooms to college campuses and vocational programs, Windfall provides funding, scholarships, and educational support for underprivileged children and youth around the world. Access to