Global Initiative Bi-weekly Newsletter
November 1st to 13th November 2025
RWANDA
First Lady Jeannette Kagame has commended Kepler College for its inclusive approach to higher education, urging the institution to continue supporting those who often find themselves on the margins of society.
She made the remarks during the graduation ceremony of Kepler College, held at the Kigali Convention Centre, where 293 students received their degrees. Of these, 48.8 percent were women and 51.2 percent men, representing six African countries: Rwanda, Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Eritrea, and Gabon. “I'm particularly touched by Kepler's commitment to inclusion. You have reached out to people who are not always included in mainstream programmes, people who are sometimes forgotten in the hustle and bustle of life, including refugees and students living with disabilities,” the First Lady said. Reflecting on her own life experience, Mrs Kagame drew parallels between Kepler’s inclusive vision and her own journey growing up in exile.
Kenya
Google has unveiled its Gemini Pro Plan in Kenya, a new initiative designed to integrate artificial intelligence into education and empower students and educators across the country. The launch event, held on November 12, 2025, in the presence of Hon. William Kabogo, Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communication, and the Digital Economy, brought together representatives from universities, government, and technology partners to showcase the capabilities of the new AI platform.
Gemini Pro is equipped with advanced learning models, including LearnLM, which apply learning science principles to guide students through research, study, and exam preparation. Features such as personalized instruction, guided learning, deep research, and the Notebook LM tool allow students to curate, summarize, and organize study materials efficiently. The platform also offers career guidance, helping students transition from academic life to professional paths with tailored suggestions and learning opportunities.
President William Ruto has revealed that Kenya has increased its education funding by nearly Ksh129 billion to ensure every child in the country gets basic education.
Speaking during an education forum on the sidelines of the Second World Summit for Social Development, in Doha, Qatar, on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, Ruto also noted that education models should be focused on re-imagining learning to end poverty, create decent work, promote inclusion, and seize opportunities in the digital age. ”In Kenya, we have reformed our curriculum to a competency-based model, recruited more teachers to close the staffing gap, and increased education funding by nearly one billion dollars to ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive,” President William Ruto said.
Lebanon
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, welcomes a contribution of US$ 3,000,000 from the Government of the Republic of Korea to support vulnerable refugees in Lebanon. This timely funding will enable UNHCR to continue providing life-saving assistance to those most in need. “We are deeply grateful for the Republic of Korea’s steadfast solidarity with refugees in Lebanon. This contribution will have a direct and meaningful impact on people’s lives, helping them meet their most urgent needs with dignity,” said Ms. Karolina Lindholm Billing, the UNHCR Representative in Lebanon. With this support, UNHCR will be able to sustain its cash assistance programme, enabling vulnerable refugees to meet their essential needs, and access basic services while contributing to local economies.
The International Organization for Migration (IOM), with funding from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Italy, is supporting the voluntary, safe, and dignified return of Syrian refugees from Lebanon.
Implemented jointly with UNHCR and in close coordination with the General Security Directorate (GSD) and the Government of Lebanon, the programme helps Syrian refugees who choose to return home to do so in an organized and dignified manner. The initiative highlights strong cooperation between international and national partners to facilitate humane and orderly movements. Since the programme’s launch, nearly 2,000 Syrian refugees have voluntarily returned from Lebanon to Syria through weekly convoys departing from various locations across the country. The latest convoy left Tripoli on 6 November 2025 via the Arida Border Crossing, supporting 394 refugees. At the embarkation site, IOM teams conducted medical screenings to ensure the health and safety of all passengers.
Vietnam
Under the scheme approved under Decision 2371/QD-TTg, English will be widely and effectively used in teaching, communication, management, and other school activities, creating an English-speaking ecosystem at all education levels. Ultimately, it aims to develop a generation of global citizens who can meet the requirements of Vietnam’s international integration. In early childhood education, children will be introduced to English to develop basic communication skills and prepare for learning English at general education institutions.
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