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Alikhan Madibekov: Supporting Inclusive and Equitable Access to Sex Education

Apr 20, 2023 Posted by: George Romar Alikhan Madibekov,  Almaty,  Kazakhstan,  SDG 3,  SDG 4,  SDG 5,  SDG 9
Alikhan Madibekov: Supporting Inclusive and Equitable Access to Sex Education

Alikhan: The pleasure is mine, Spiffy! Teenagers worldwide don't have much access to sexual education—schools hardly organize enough sessions to teach them, and educators lack engaging tools, which makes the lesson often awkward and dull. In Central Asia (and not only), people also can't talk about the stigmatized topic (“Shh, sex!”) openly, and that doesn't seem right. It increases the chances of getting STDs, STIs, and getting rights violated.

Jordan Hewitt: Supporting Equitable Access to Education in the Caribbean

Mar 30, 2023 Posted by: George Romar Jamaica,  Jordan Hewitt,  Ocho Rios,  SDG 4
Jordan Hewitt: Supporting Equitable Access to Education in the Caribbean
Jordan: The pleasure is mine, Spiffy! In the Caribbean, we follow a syllabus assembled by the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC). At the same time, access to educational resources throughout the region is not equitable, and a vast inequality exists in schools across the countries. We can’t accept this status quo which leaves so many students disadvantaged. Quelpr addresses the issue of access by providing trustworthy academic resources and connecting tutors to students in need.

Erica Butow: Improving Educational Outcomes through Leadership and Community

Mar 24, 2023 Posted by: George Romar Brazil,  Erica Butow,  São Paulo,  SDG 10,  SDG 4
Erica Butow: Improving Educational Outcomes through Leadership and Community
Erica: Thanks for inviting me, Spiffy! In Brazil, millions of children do not reach their potential because they lack educational opportunities, reinforcing the cycle of inequality. At Ensina Brasil (Teach for Brazil), we are devoted to working on that challenge by developing a network of leaders who are diverse, capable, and obsessed with solving this problem. We start at the level of public schools, acting from day one, together with the communities, in order to expand the opportunities of the students who are there today. Based on this experience, our fellows develop the commitment, skills, and mindsets needed to lead transformations in depth and at scale, until all children attain a quality education.