Canadian International Development Education Programs in Fragile, Crisis, and Conflict Settings

The Charlevoix Declaration on Quality Education for Girls, Adolescent Girls, and Women in Developing Countries, introduced by the Government of Canada at the 2018 G7 Summit, pledged a $400-million commitment to advancing women’s and girls’ education in fragile, conflict, and crisis situations. In response, Global Affairs Canada (GAC) announced support for 26 projects across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East, with funding allocated between March 2019 and 2024.

This report presents summary findings from a comprehensive assessment of 21 of these projects, launched through a consultation process led by consultants contracted through Aga Khan Foundation Canada in collaboration with the Canadian International Education Policy Working Group – Technical Working Group. The consultation aimed to understand the impact and lessons learned from Charlevoix Education Initiative-funded projects in bridging the gap between humanitarian efforts and development projects or the triple nexus, particularly in addressing educational challenges within contexts affected by fragility, crisis, and conflict.