For Yui Hong, he aspires to foster intergenerational mental support with curated positivity-led blueprints for building resilience in youth development. He is a Youth Ambassador of the ASPIRE 2030 Campaign. Billy enjoys communicating with friends, and he always tries to make someone’s day a bit better. He enjoys engaging in community service as well as …
Ila Malhotra Gregory is a facilitator, speaker, weaver and continually curious being. They have a background in youth activism, re-imagining systems and holding spaces for honest, meaningful discussion and self inquiry. Ila has spent the last two years co-creating curricula that teach personal and emotion awareness to other young people, and training teachers and staff …
Maggie MacDonnell is the winner of the Global Teacher Prize, a $1,000,000 prize that is touted as the Nobel Peace Prize for education. Maggie's educational approach is rooted in community development and feminist practice. For the last 15 years she has worked with such diverse populations as Congolese and Burundian refugees, Tanzanian youth living with …
Maggie MacDonnell is the winner of the Global Teacher Prize, a $1,000,000 prize that is touted as the Nobel Peace Prize for education. Maggie’s educational approach is rooted in community development and feminist practice. For the last 15 years she has worked with such diverse populations as Congolese and Burundian refugees, Tanzanian youth living with …
Josephine is currently the Head of Sustainability at Pilgrims Food Masters. She has worked in the sustainability field for over 15 years leading global teams and global projects across a range of industries. Josephine was also previously a programme manager for UK wide youth movement. Josephine is passionate about how businesses can use the power …
Experienced over 15 years in Nonprofit Organizations with a demonstrated history of working in the civic & social organization industry. Skilled in Program Evaluation, Youth Development, Gender Justice, Diversity, and Inclusion, International Relations, and Civil Society
Eliot Sulçaj is currently studying General Medicine at the University of Medicine in Tirana. He has several years of experience in civil society as an activist and volunteer in different youth organizations. Eliot works as a project coordinator at Act for Society Center and is part of the staff of the Artivist Stafetë. On the …
For the fourth edition of the LearningPlanet Festival, we are celebrating the International Day of Education by bringing you nearly 10 hours of continuous live content focused on transforming education via LPTV!
On 24 January, thanks to our dedicated LPTV channel, you’ll be able to connect and interact with speakers, panels, and sessions from around the globe and catch all our programmes: from uniting the LearningPlanet Assembly, to learning for well-being, equity, and the environment, in one single place.
Archana is an experienced professional who has been a part of the social impact space for the last 15 years. She is currently Associate Director-Operations at Mentor Together. Mentor Together is one of India’s oldest and largest youth mentorship organisations.
Aastha has studied Political Science and Development and works as a Research and Program Manager with Mentor Together. Mentor Together is one of the oldest and largest youth mentorship organisations in India.
Snehika Srivastava is an 18-year-old student, author, and activist based in Kuwait. She is dedicated to strengthening communal bonds through the power of storytelling and empathy. As a Youth4Climate delegate at Kuwait’s Pre-COP27 conference and Secretary General of Model United Nations at her school, she has worked to encourage youth advocacy in decision-making spaces by …
Daria Bannikova is a 15 year old student passionate about biology, psychology, music, theater, and foreign languages. She aspires to become a youth leader in the areas of mental health and well-being, social justice and equalities, and support advocacy in combating stigmatization in these areas. Looking ahead, Daria aims to pursue her interest in both …
Christopher Sheng comes from the small island of Taiwan. After watching years of worsening climate conditions yet nothing being done about it, Chris decided to start making an environmental impact, founding multiple organizations that aim to improve Taiwan’s environment. Most of his commitments are climate change related. Starting with Tomorrow International, his sustainable clothing brand …
In this interview, meet Erika Somlyay, Policy and Project Officer at the Lifelong Learning Platform The Lifelong Learning Platform is an umbrella that gathers 42 European civil society organisations active in the field of education, training and youth. Can you tell us more about your organisation and how do you deliver on your mission? The …
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To honour Martin Luther King Jr. Day on 21 January, we interviewed Keshav Gutpa from The Dais about the Turning Point Summit. The World House Project, Youth Working Group and The Dais are committed to bring together young people worldwide to pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Namrita Ghani s a student based in London, England. She is a teen who strongly believes in social business objectives, and strives to raise more awareness on it. During Summer 2022, Namrita interned at Grameen Bank, founded by Professor Yunus. Here, she discovered the world of social business and microfinance. It was the long-term solution …
David Moinina Sengeh is the Minister of Basic and Senior Secondary Education and Chief Innovation Officer for the Directorate of Science, Technology and Innovation in Sierra Leone. He is a TED Senior Fellow. Prior to his transformative work at the Ministry of Education of Sierre Leone, he was a Research Scientist at IBM Research Africa, Nairobi. …
Ryan Ruien Zhang is a youth advocate committed to fostering and developing awareness and the tools needed for systems change in a sustainable and equitable way through combining innovation with large-scale impact. He is currently studying at The Harker School in San Jose, California. As a young researcher and founder, Ryan devotes much of his …
Jasmine Wei is a youth leader, ambitious academic, actress, writer and cross-cultural musician from New Zealand. She wishes to synergise her eclectic interests and establish long-lasting circular and systemic change to the world. After learning about the Russo-Ukrainian war, the cruelty spurred Jasmine to act. She founded UKRAINIUM, a global non-profit organisation that now has …
Angel is a Grade 11 student born in Maryland, currently studying in Dulwich College of Beijing. In 7th grade, she left Beijing to continue her education in Sydney as a boarding student. There, she has been awarded the distinction award for two years in a row and was also a finalist for the NSW international …
Building on the global momentum generated by the Transforming Education Summit, the International Day of Education 2023 will be a global platform to sustain political mobilization to advance SDG4. It will take forward national commitments and global initiatives, and step up public engagement in favour of education as the path to peace, sustainable development, and …
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Junhao Wu is a 16 year old youth enthusiast in environmental sciences and engineering, and he also goes by Johnny. His interests include climate research, game development and mathematics, and he has co-founded a few initiatives, in and out of school, to realize impact in these passion areas. He attended The Ricci Young Scholars Program, …
Fiona is the project manager of the Youth Inclusion Network. Having to lead serveral solidarity projects during her studies, she then decided to make it her job. Working in the Youth Inclusion Network, based in Manilla for the South East Asia area, she is trying to develop and maintain a network full of companies willing …
At the Sustainable Institute, Yoliswa is the training coordinator for the Living Soils Community Learning Farm where she is responsible for capacity building opportunities for the team, and supports community engagement work around food security on Lynedoch. She also facilitates experiential garden lessons with the Lynedoch Small School, Lynedoch Children’s House AND Youth programme by …
Chibeze Ezekiel coordinates the Strategic Youth Network for Development (SYND), a youth-oriented NGO that promotes youth inclusion in the governance of the Natural Resources & Environmental (NRE) sector. He’s a member of the board of 350.org and the International Experts of the Environment of Peace 2022 (EP2022) project. He chairs the Youth in Natural Resources …
What is a Planetizen? Planetizens of all ages: (i) care for themselves, others, and the planet, (ii) work together to overcome personal, local, and global challenges (including the UN’s SDGs) by mobilizing collective intelligence and technologies that can help us to become more sustainable, (iii) recognize our global interdependence, the limits of our planet, the …
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Luvuyo Madasa is a development professional that is passionate about building solutions that showcase South Africa’s potential and talents to the world. His roles as Founder of Tyathumzi and the Executive Director of ReimagineSA NPC are avenues to drive change management and social development focused on youth empowerment. Luvuyo is also a CoProducer for: Mandela the …
(Disclaimer : this paragraph was created with the help of AI)The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and other advanced technologies in education and social impact has become a topic of great interest and debate in recent years. LearningPlanet Festival is pleased to welcome a series of sessions on AI and tech bringing experts of many ages …
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As centres of learning, innovation, and problem-solving, universities have a unique position and responsibility to respond to existential crises, such as the fundamental threats to the health of our planet. They are THE ideal places to co-create new knowledge, to inspire young generations to equip us for the future and to adapt to critical transitions …
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Gentille Dusenge is a Congolese refugee who fled DR Congo in 1996. Gentille recently worked as Policy and Advocacy Officer at Health Development Initiative, Kigali and work as a research consultant at the University of Global Health Equity. Gentille was a Community Based Protection Intern at UNHCR, Kigali where she worked with UNHCR staff, NGO …
Calling all teachers, youth activists, educational and community leaders and anyone with a passion for education and environmental justice! Join us to co-design a vision for an academic degree program that would fundamentally change the role of education in addressing the ecological crisis. The Learning Planet Institute and Arizona State University are mobilizing forces, networks, …
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Ann Nielsen received her Ed.D. from Arizona State University in Educational Leadership and Supervision. Her interests in education and research have focused upon teacher professional subjectivities, teacher leadership, and school leadership using visual and qualitative methodologies. She has served as the principal investigator for multiple international initiatives such as the International Leaders in Eduaction Program, …
The learning climate program is aim at creating a platform to educate the youth on the importance of engaging into climate climate change related activities and possible opportunities they can explore within the climate environment. The learning climate program create awareness, educate youngsters and emerging climate change activist.
Ezekiel Nyanfor is a Global speaker, climate activist, climate and environmental consultant. He is the Founder and Executive Director of the Liberian Youth for Climate Actions-LYCA a registered youth-based NGO that is aim at promoting climate actions in Liberia. His work has impacted over 10,000 residents in Liberia – – advocating and leading programs and …
Marta Concepción Mederos is a Spanish youth representative of the European Scout Region and Vice-President of the Lifelong Learning Platform. Her work is focused on supporting young people learn about sustainable lifestyles, how they learn to change their own behaviour and to mobilize their peers to work for a Greener Europe. She is committed to …
With a background in international teaching and political communications, Elizabeth is focused on Edtech, Gamification, and future advances in youth entrepreneurship and social mobility. As part of the Global Programmes Team at Teach A Man To Fish (https://www.teachamantofish.org.uk/), she is now helping to foster skills development in youth worldwide while promoting sustainable and environmentally-conscious business …
Christophe is passionate about youth empowerment. As a member of the Global Programmes Team at Teach A Man To Fish (https://www.teachamantofish.org.uk/) he has been fostering the leaders and entrepreneurs of tomorrow for over 6 years now. He has worked on a range of experiential education programmes and when the pandemic hit he spearheaded the organisation’s …
Calling all teachers, youth activists, educational and community leaders and anyone with a passion for education and environmental justice! Join us to co-design a vision for an academic degree program that would fundamentally change the role of education in addressing the ecological crisis. The Learning Planet Institute and Arizona State University are mobilizing forces, networks, …
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Anna Koh is the Founder of IsportU, a platform to help underprivileged, aspiring youths around the world discover their sport. She started tennis at the age of 10, and ever since then the sport has become a huge part of her life. As someone who was not particularly active, it was an opening into a …
Imagination is the beginning of human thought and action; action drives change. We want to see imagination in action to transform education, and we’re inviting you to be part of the change. Discover this series of Imagination TV sessions hosted specially for the LearningPlanet Festival by AIME and LearningPlanet, to hear from communities around the …
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Movers Programme is a regional movement of volunteers who develop SDGs awareness, entrepreneurial mindsets and 21st-century skills by conducting localized training at a grassroots level. It uses a training-of-trainer approach and works with community partners to target harder-to-reach groups with the objective to leave no youth behind. This workshop conducted on SDG14: Life Below Water …
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"Livelihoods." Till now this term meant either skill training to seek better livelihoods or entrepreneurship. But post Pandemic, both the startup ecosystem and employment ratios have gone for a toss, resulting in depression, stress and other related social problems in communities. It is necessary now to boost confidence in youth, encourage and enable them to …
In 1985, Vijay initiated the Young Experimenters Group (YEG) in Ahmedabad. He is the Director, South Asia Peace Alliance (SAPA). He believes in facilitating the process of youth empowerment or just being a Sahayogi. While working with the community or youth, he encourages meaningful dialogue that helps them to understand the challenges and come out …
Kunal Naik works as a Sr. Associate Alumni Relations and Development at Antarang Foundation. He is passionate about youth development and education. He is working towards making 250000 youth employable.
Lutfiyya Dean is a young, passionate youth activist. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Witwatersrand, South Africa with majors in International Relations and Political Studies. She has just completed her Joint Honours in International Relations and Political Studies. She is also a Policy Advisor in Education Policy and Advocacy for …
Miya Redfrog is a student Social worker, a digital activist and an inclusion enthusiast, passionate about equity and all aspects of it for the planet, people and peace. She volunteers as Movers Ambassador at the Movers programme facilitating workshops on SDGs and 21st-century skills for young people across India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Philipines and Sri Lanka. …
Ankush Roy is currently pursuing Economics at Scottish Church College under Calcutta University. In addition to his work at Global Youth Kolkata his other interests lie in policy and international events. He is currently working as a Policy Researcher at the Confederation of Youth Leaders with his writings published under their newsletters.
Albane is the Philippines Coordinator for Life Project 4 Youth – LP4Y – international movement specialized in the development of innovative solutions for the professional and social integration of excluded Youth living in extreme poverty. She contributes to individual and collective empowerment for giving them the opportunity to be successful, and offering multi-sector partners the …
Melanie Chen is a Youth Ambassador of the ASPIRE 2030 campaign and is the founder of Sustainable Hospitality Society. Through her various initiatives, she aims to introduce a circular economic design to the future of hospitality in order to advance holistic health and lifestyle for all. She hopes to find an intersection between understanding people’s …
Presenting Youth Climate Activists from My Future My Voice and the Climate Education Coalition to understand what inspired them to join the environmental movement. Moderated by Johnny Dabrowski, a My Future My Voice Youth Ambassador, EARTHDAY.ORG Lead, Climate Education Coalition. Our panelists: Hannah Louise Graham Michael Backlund Kanika Prajapat Renard Siew Abhiir Bhalla
The Turning Point Summit has been instituted by The World House Project – Youth Working Group and The Dais to bring together young people worldwide to pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi & Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.. We believe that educating and enabling youth to take nonviolent action can become a turning point for the …
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Aimee is a Kepler Program graduate of Southern New Hampshire University and is employed as a refugee college guidance counselor at the moment. She is dedicated in promoting gender equality, equal access to opportunities, and education for refugees especially the underprivileged group. In her current position, she supports women’s employment by mentoring and advising young women …
Aime Parfait is a graduate from Kepler Program in partnership with Southern New Hampshire University. Since 2019, he participated in a Jigsaw Consult’s research study entitled ‘Voices of Refugee Youth in Rwanda as a refugee Youth Researcher. Over the past 3-4 years, he has been at the heart of this study (alongside the other Youth …
LearningPlanet Youth Fellow and representative of The Dais Global Model UN, United Kingdom. Gauri is a year 12 student looking to study PPE at university
A staff member since 2009, Callie is responsible for strengthening the organization’s programmatic impact through the development of nationally recognized initiatives including tours, exhibits, student and teacher offerings, and programs for the general public. Additionally, Callie co-hosts Q&Abe, the site’s award-winning podcast, which has reached thousands of people in more than 50 countries. Callie has …
How can art be used as a tool to transform our climate crisis? “Turn It Around! Flashcards for Education Futures” is a global creative tool that works to communicate the environmental visions of youth with policymakers and educators. This tool consists of a deck of cards, where each card has a piece of artwork and …
Saiarchana Darira is passionate about climate justice and making sure that youth are heard in policymaking. She works as a Digital Engagement Lead for "Turn It Around! Flashcards for Education Futures," a movement that strives to elevate the voices of youth in environmental and educational advocacy settings through the use of art and written creative …
This growing African-focused programme is in no small part thanks to the Youth Fellows, individuals and organisations making up our international Ubuntu Learning Circle, co-led by LearningPlanet and the Club of Rome. Even if you aren’t hosting an event, it would be great if you could share widely about other relevant events with your network …
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We are excited to share our growing youth empowerment programme for the 2023 LearningPlanet Festival! This is largely thanks to the Youth Fellows, as well as individuals and organisations making up the international Youth Empowerment Circle (co-led by LearningPlanet, Catalyst 2030 and Children in All Policies 2030). A reminder of key links for Young Gamechangers …
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Wiktoria is currently a student at The International School of Paris of Polish origin, who moved to France at 15 years old. She enjoys reading fiction novels, cooking dishes from different countries and spending her time helping others. She is a LearningPlanet Youth Fellow and the founder and leader of The Esprit de Corps Project, …
Jack Manning Bancroft is the CEO and Founder of AIME, an award-winning social movement that uses mentoring and imagination to unlock the potential of marginalised youth to create a fairer world. AIME is an imaginative educational program and a volunteer mentoring movement – a social network for good. Jack, a proud Indigenous Australian from the …
In this interview, meet Shivi and Holly from Reboot the Future. Reboot the Future. It is a promising name! Can you tell us more? Thank you! Reboot the Future is a non-profit, set up in 2018 to catalyse action towards a compassionate, sustainable and equitable future. We deliver hope-filled campaigns and programmes which promote the …
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Carlos R. Casanova is an assistant professor of education in the Education Studies program in the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College. His research interests include social issues and social justice education, and critical education for sustainable development. Specifically, Casanova explores the socio-political context of community-based organizations or afterschool education programs. Casanova’s research focuses on the …
We will take participants through the process of designing climate/environmental educational content and co-create 1 module on a topic together. At the end of the designathon workshop, we will have a strong module that each educators can take back to implement with children or youth group that work with. It is not necessary to be …
Watch LPTV on the homepage of the Festival Website here! What if we were the first generation of Planetizens? The pressing challenges we face today are borderless and the sense of belonging to one single planet could -finally- favour the emergence of different pathways for our societies. Let’s rethink the concept of global citizenship and …
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A Biomedical and Forensic Scientist on paper but a philanthropist and impact leader at heart. Pearl is described as a modern polymath possessing an elastic mindset and novaturient outlook on life. Her multi-faceted interest range, stemming from sport, philosophy, science and art to economics, social and mental health issues, has allowed her to adopt multiple …
Based in the United States, Grant Wang is currently a junior at Williamsville East High School. Grant founded AYLUS Greater Buffalo, a youth volunteer organization, in May 2020, as he was motivated by the challenges that the community faced during the pandemic. Under his leadership, the organization has grown to 60+ members, fundraised $5,000+, volunteered …
A Community Development Leader with a strong sense of collaboration among African youths and working to provide a greater understanding of African culture by exploring who Africans are, where they are as a continent, how they got there, and what they can do about the problems they face.
Eleni Kaloudi is an activist and young researcher. While born and raised in Athens, Greece, she has spent her academic years in France where she is now completing her MRes on Climate agendas of Political parties in S.Europe, in Sciences Po Paris. Her work as an activist in Greek and French initiatives reaches from themes …
Marwa Alkhairo has been working on international development for more than fourteen years focusing on the MENA region, with a specialization in youth and community development. Marwa has both managed and designed multi-million-dollar youth development programs that focused on youth education, skills development, employability, entrepreneurship, and civic engagement and leadership. Marwa has worked and consulted …
Marwa Alkhairo has been working in the field of international development for more than fourteen years focusing on the MENA region, with a specialization in youth and community development. Marwa has both managed and designed multi-million-dollar youth development programs that focused on youth education, skills development, employability, entrepreneurship, and civic engagement and leadership. Marwa has …
CEO Youth Fighting Climate Change (YOFICC) Nonprofit in Kyaddondo County, Wakiso District, Uganda YOFICC’s mission is to preserve our natural resources, design alternative remedies for use and train youths on how to preserve natural resources. Lillian is Principal PRPrincipal Public Relations Uganda National Meteorological Authority
Andreia Oliveira is an international development professional with about 16 years of programme and policy experience. Her work with over fifteen countries included focus on youth empowerment and civil society participation. Andreia is currently supporting the coordination of the People & Planet project.
Are you interested in tackling today’s pressing issues, such as wellbeing, equity, youth rights, peace and the environment? Would you like to celebrate the International Day of Education on 24 January in some way shape or form? Welcome!
The LearningPlanet Festival brings together hundreds of pioneering organisations and youth activists learning to take care of oneself, others and the planet. There are several ways to get involved; read on below for some suggestions and do not hesitate to contact us if you have any further questions or comments!
Join us here on zoom : https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86519377075 What do you know now that you wish you knew when you started your journey as a gamechanger? This open discussion explores the tools needed to build programmes to help youth change the rules of the game. Whether learning about climate action, social innovation, or transforming education; the …
In this interview, meet Steven Hartman, Executive Director of the BRIDGES Sustainability Science Coalition. BRIDGES is offering an answer to climate change and other typically science-based issues of our time. Can you tell us more about the Coalition and how do you deliver on your mission? BRIDGES is a global coalition (a network of networks, …
Imagination is the beginning of human thought and action; action drives change. We want to see imagination in action to transform education, and we’re inviting you to be part of the change. Join this series of Imagination TV sessions hosted specially for the LearningPlanet Festival, to hear from communities around the world using imagination to …
Associate Professor in Economics at The Hashemite University, Dr. Rasha is an inspiring economist who would strive to serve her community development and in helping youth to access the labor market after understanding what is required from their supply side.
Yael Uzan-Tidhar is a project manager, administrator, mentor, workshop facilitator, fundraiser, parent guide, social activist, hiking guide, journalist, woman, wife and mother. Born and raised in Israel, Yael has lived and worked in Eswatini since 1999. In the past, she was the Administrator of The Times of Eswatini group of newspapers, the boMake Rural Project …
An online workshop following the Design for Change Methodology to prototype how schools can include sustainability and carbon accounting in their curriculum. Through a practical experience in smaller groups, participants will reflect on how education could integrate climate change action and then come up with solutions to the challenges assessed. The workshop will finish with …
In this interview, meet Johnny Dabrowski from EARTHDAY.ORG. Johnny, you are originally from Poland and play an important role with EARTHDAY.ORG. What led you here and what is your role within the organisation? Since I became a climate activist at Fridays For Future Poland in 2019, it has been very clear to me that if …
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Peter Kwasi Kodjie is currently the Secretary-General of the All-Africa Students Union (AASU). Peter has variously represented the students of Africa on the Tuning Africa Project Advisory Group (TAPAG) Phase II and is presently an advisory board member of the Harmonization of African Higher Education Quality Assurance and Accreditation (HAQAA2) Initiative, and the Africa Continental …
Aisha is a seasoned professional with years of experience in environmental and community development, skilled in utilizing innovative techniques to reconcile development and the environment. She is the founder and CEO of Back to Basics, a Kenya-based organisation that is effecting positive change through basics. The organisation is demystifying solutions in the areas of sustainable …
Ms. Jia Lakhamraju from Singapore makes her debut at LearningPlanet Festival 2023 through her organization: Women in STEM Conference. Jia is a Youth Fellow of LearningPlanet Alliance since 2022. The Women in STEM Conference is a global youth-led initiative started by Jia and her team to create a platform for young women all over the …
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HaritaDhara Research Development and Education Foundation (HRDEF) is hosting the workshop. Building an inclusive and effective path for the sustainable future with SDGs require inclusive, and quality education. HRDEF is working on educational Games for Learning Sustainability Concepts, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by Youth and Community for couple of years and presented our work at …
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Ms. Jia Lakhamraju is passionate about neuroscience research and is working on using the Python coding language to conduct data analysis on visual working memory. She intends to explore the various subfields of neuroscience in order to pursue research as a future woman in STEM. She aims to provide opportunities for female youth around the …
How can we inspire and impart intercultural, intergeneration and intersectional impact? The Transforming Education Summit, spanning K-12 to higher education, and including vocational training and lifelong learning, has given the world both data and perspectives towards designing a more sustainable world. Our youth are active and engaged in redefining learning priorities, assessment of success, teachers …
The Project Council is a group of twenty young people aged 13 to 18. Coming from across the regions of England, this group brings the passionate and informed voice of youth into the education debate.
Programme overview This year, more than ever, we want to highlight a set of priorities related to well-being – particularly that of our young people who are going through a serious mental health crisis worldwide -, to equity and peace, to the protection of the environment and biodiversity: these are all urgent challenges that require …
Sherine Omondi is an impact driven and transformational young leader committed to the cause of youth, women and an all-inclusive society. She is a member of the Global Student Forum Steering Committee and is also a member of the Commonwealth Students’ Association. She is a graduate of the Young African Leaders Initiative with requisite social …
Ellen Dixon is a critical security and education meta-theorist and activist in human rights. She is a Steering Committee Member on the Global Student Forum, and is the National President of the New Zealand Union of Students’ Associations. Ellen is also the Global Project Lead for the UN SDSN Youth SDG Students Program, and the …
Selma is a social and climate youth activist who has taken part in many programs and organizations seeking change and serving the SDGs by speaking out for youth and justice. She is an SDSN fellow, the contact point of the Human Rights Working Group at YOUNGO, and the GST Communication Officer at SDG7 Youth Consistency. …
In this interview, meet Isadora Bigourdan, COO & Chief of Staff, Digital Africa Isadora, you are now the COO and Chief of Staff for Digital Africa. Can you share with us how you got to this position and what brought you there? I have been working for nearly 20 years in contributing to structuring and …
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In this interview, meet Peter Kwasi Kodjie, Secretary General of the All-Africa Students Union (AASU), the largest student movement in Africa, a wholly student-run and student-led union. Could you please tell us more about you, Peter? I am Peter Kwasi Kodjie and I have over 10 years of experience of working with and for students. …
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As a South African, I grew up acutely aware of the benefits I was afforded, raised relatively privileged in the most unequal country in the world. I had a great education and consequently, great opportunities, while most in my country (9 out of 10) will not earn more than their parents in their lifetime. Being …
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Dr. Mohammad Issa has been working as a community development specialist since 1997. Dr. Issa used to work for different local and international organizations. He has trained, coached, and mentored thousands of youth and children. In addition, he has represented his country on other global platforms. Over the last four years, Dr. Issa has facilitated …
High school students all over the Netherlands are utilizing the Curiosity Club framework and support in order to run the club within their own schools. They run the club for lower secondary students, where they learn anything they are curious about, through collaborative projects. This allows kids to stay intrinsically motivated to learn, and curious …
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After feeling his passion for learning dwindle as he was going through high school, Ron knew that something was terribly wrong. He found he wasn't alone, and created an after-school club to tackle this problem – Curiosity Club. Today, he supports like-minded youth in starting and running Curiosity Clubs within their own schools.
Passionate about sports, Daniel started skiing, swimming, playing soccer and tennis at age 4. As a child of an immigrant, Daniel visited Latin America and Southeast Asia, where he empathized with underserved youth who had few resources to survive, let alone, thrive. In 8th grade, Daniel founded ReGame to partner with organizations around the world …
