Thursday 4 June, 14:15

Education to Change the World

Free, Booking required

Speakers include researchers and practitioners from universities, NGOs and international organisations: Nicolas Hafner (Graduate Institute), Mélanie Toulhoat (Universidade de Lisbonne / Université de Genève), Bernard Schneuwly (Université de Genève), Edivanda Mugrabi (Graines de Paix) and Rufine Sama (Enfants du Monde).

This forum examines historical and contemporary pedagogies that aim to reduce inequalities, drawing on archival research from Enfants du Monde and field experiences. Panels analyse emancipatory approaches to literacy and development, and a roundtable confronts which educational strategies improve schooling, employability and durable social outcomes for marginalised communities in Switzerland and beyond.

In French.

Boulevard du Pont-d'Arve 40,
1205 Genève
Photo Credit: Enfants du Monde
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Photo Credit: Enfants du Monde

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