In 2000 world leaders made an amazing promise that every child would get a free primary education by 2015.

In 2005 millions of young people helped remind them of their promise by sending them messages called 'buddies'.

In 2006 thousands of UK schools sent the then Prime Minister, Tony Blair cut out teachers to keep up the pressure.

In 2007, we asked you to make cut-out chains and send them to the German leader, Angela Merkel, the most important leader in Europe that year.

Use this section to find out why 72 million children still miss out on school and what you can do. To take part in Send My Friend to School 08 you'll need to order one of our FREE schools resource packs. If you haven't got yours yet then order it now.