Join the #DanceForEducation campaign!
UNESCO is teaming up with the internationally acclaimed Ivorian band, Magic System, to launch a new version of the band’s hit song ‘Magic in the Air’.
Entitled ‘Education in the Air’, the song has been rewritten to promote the message that education is key to unlock Africa’s economic and human potential.
How to get involved
Ready to make a difference? Let's Dance For Education with UNESCO in just 3 simple steps.
- Step 1: Get into the groove with our official song. It's right here in this video.
- Step 2: Take it outside and bust some moves with your crew. Record yourselves dancing to spread the energy!
- Step 3: Share the magic on social media. Don't forget to use #DanceForEducation & tag @UNESCO to show your support.
Joining is easy! Just follow these steps and be part of something incredible!
If you don't have time to dance...
Use this "ready-to-post" message on your social media platforms:
Join me and @UNESCO now... Let's create a global movement for education together!
Dance, share, and inspire change.
How? #DanceForEducation!
Learn more here: https://www.unesco.org/sdg4education2030/en/dance-education-campaign
You can use any of the visuals available here.
Listen to the song
Are you ready to groove to ‘Education in the Air’? This revamped anthem isn’t just about music; it is a powerful call to shape brighter futures for people and societies through the power of education.
Let’s dance our way to a better world. Join us in this vibrant movement!
Lyrics
Education’s in the air
Allez, allez, allez
Pour un avenir meilleur
Education’s in the air
Allez, allez, allez
Pour un avenir meilleur
Education’s in the air
Allez, allez, allez
Pour un avenir meilleur
*get loud
Comme d’habitude on est calés
Pour parler d’éducation
Education sans exclusion
Filles, garçons et réfugiés
Transformons l’éducation,
Et sans hésitation
La technologie c’est pour nos avenirs
Transformons l’éducation,
Et sans hésitation
La technologie ooooohhhh !
Education’s in the air
Allez, allez, allez
Pour un avenir meilleur
Education’s in the air
Allez, allez, allez
Pour un avenir meilleur
Education’s in the air
Allez, allez, allez
Pour un avenir meilleur
"This decision of the African Union sends a very strong signal to invest in education as a driver of sustainable development of the continent and to consider the needs of young generations. UNESCO, as the UN lead organization for education, is determined to support the efforts of African States to achieve universal primary and secondary education and access to quality higher education and research opportunities in Africa."
Audrey Azoulay, UNESCO’s Director-General
"Working through the Magic System Foundation and as UNESCO's Goodwill Ambassador, I strongly believe in the power of education to transform lives and to create a just and peaceful world. Now is the time for all of us to work together to ensure that all learners thrive and pursue their dreams. With the 'Education in the Air' global campaign, I invite everyone to dance for education."
A’Salfo, lead singer of Magic System and UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador
Dance for education
From Dakar to Pretoria, from New York to Manila, let's dance together to remind world leaders of the central role education plays in achieving all Sustainable Development Goals.
Be part of this movement and make a difference for a brighter future.
#EducationIntheAir #DanceForEducation #LeadingSDG4
Key data
The out-of-school population in sub-Saharan Africa increased by 12 million over 2015–2021
to reach their national targets by 2030 and get an additional 100 million students in schools
are needed for Africa to achieve universal primary and secondary education by 2030
in sub-Saharan Africa cannot read & understand a simple text by the age of 10
are in sub-Saharan Africa, with the largest annual financing gap of $70 billion on average
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About the SDG4 High Level Steering Committee (HLSC)
The SDG4 High Level Steering Committee (HLSC) is the apex body for global coordination and monitoring of SDG4 convened by UNESCO. Chaired by President Gabriel Boric of Chile and Audrey Azoulay, UNESCO’s Director-General, the HLSC aims to speed country-level progress towards SDG4. The HLSC is composed of principals of United Nations and education partner agencies, civil society, youth, student and donor representatives, as well as Ministers of Education from the 12 countries representing their respective regions: Bangladesh, Brazil, Chile, China, Côte d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, France, Latvia, Portugal, Romania, Saudi Arabia and Yemen.