By Andrea Bergamaschi, Liora Schwartz y María Soledad Bos Education is key to building a sustainable future! Discover how #GreenCitizenship empowers young people to protect biodiversity and fight climate change. Every day, Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) faces the growing impacts of climate change and environmental degradation, from endangered species and … [Read more...] about Green Citizenship: Tackling Climate Change and Loss of Biodiversity Through Education
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Is ‘Global Citizenship Education for Teachers’ Essential for Democracy?
By Eleonora Villegas-Reimers When you think of teachers, what are five descriptors that come to mind? I think of them as expert professionals; essential for the well-being of societies; critical to sustaining and strengthening democracies; agents of social change; and significantly under-valued given their academic and professional preparation and the social … [Read more...] about Is ‘Global Citizenship Education for Teachers’ Essential for Democracy?
International Day of Peace: what is peace education and why is it important?
By Sonia Suárez and Nathalie Alvarado Youth violence is casting a shadow over Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), a region that faces some of the highest youth homicide rates in the world. In fact, young people aged 15-29 are tragically three times more likely to be victims of homicide than the global average, with the rate soaring to 18 per 100,000. Youth violence is … [Read more...] about International Day of Peace: what is peace education and why is it important?
Empowering Educators: The Crucial Importance of Soft Skills in Teaching Today
When was the last time you experienced the profound impact of someone truly listening to you with empathy and understanding? Perhaps it was a colleague, a fellow student, a friend or even a relative. The simple act of being listened to can be eye-opening, revealing how small actions can foster empathy. At the same time, in this dynamic era of digital transformation, … [Read more...] about Empowering Educators: The Crucial Importance of Soft Skills in Teaching Today
Empowering Women and Transforming Tech Education: Laboratoria’s Agile Learning Model
Laboratoria, a pioneering social impact organization founded in Peru in 2014, has been steadfast in its mission to equip women with technical skills (web development, UX design, and data analysis) and connect them with career opportunities in the tech industry. With an impressive track record of impacting over 3,500 students and placing 82% of its graduates in tech jobs, … [Read more...] about Empowering Women and Transforming Tech Education: Laboratoria’s Agile Learning Model