UNESCO GLOBAL EDUCATION AND CITIZENSHIP AWARD 2025: An Opportunity for Cape Verde to Shine
O UNESCO PRIZE FOR EDUCATION AND GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP 2025 presents a unique opportunity for Cape Verde to demonstrate its commitment to transformative education and the strengthening of active global citizenship. In an increasingly interconnected world faced with complex challenges such as climate change, inequality and intolerance, education plays a crucial role in building more just, peaceful and sustainable societies. This award, which recognises outstanding initiatives in the field of education for global citizenship and sustainable development, offers a platform to highlight the efforts and positive impact of projects implemented in the archipelago.
Cape Verde, with its rich history of multiculturalism and its strategic position as a bridge between continents, has enormous potential to contribute significantly to the global debate on education and citizenship. Over the years, the country has invested in educational policies and programmes aimed at promoting values such as inclusion, tolerance, respect for diversity and social responsibility. From implementing school curricula that integrate content related to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to developing non-formal education projects that empower local communities, Cape Verde has demonstrated a strong commitment to building a better future for all.
Applying for the UNESCO Prize for Education and Global Citizenship 2025 represents a strategic opportunity for Cape Verde to strengthen its international profile as a leader in the field of education. By presenting innovative and effective projects, the country will be able to share its good practices with the world, inspire other nations and attract partnerships and investments that will further boost the development of the education sector. In addition, international recognition through this award could increase the motivation and pride of the Cape Verdean education community, encouraging them to continue and improve their efforts in favour of quality education for all.
To maximise the chances of a successful application, it is essential that Cape Verde presents projects that demonstrate a real and measurable impact on local communities. The projects must be aligned with the objectives of the prize, namely the promotion of education for global citizenship and sustainable development, and must be innovative, creative and replicable. It is crucial that the application demonstrates the active involvement of the beneficiary communities, the long-term sustainability of the projects and the use of rigorous evaluation methodologies to measure their impact.
Cape Verde's participation in the UNESCO Prize for Education and Global Citizenship 2025 is a demonstration of the country's commitment to building a more just, peaceful and sustainable world through education. By presenting inspiring and effective projects, Cape Verde can make a significant contribution to the global debate on education and citizenship, strengthen its international profile and boost the development of the country's education sector. This is an opportunity for Cape Verde to shine and show the world its potential as a leader in education for the 21st century.
The deadline for submitting applications is 31 August 2025.
For more information about the award and the application process, visit https://pt.unesco.org/.
