Building Resilient and Inclusive Education for All

​Note to get in the building - if there's not someone there to greet you - use the call box to the left of the door. Use the search box to find "3" - you'll see one entry. Press the call box and the door will unlock. Take the elevator to the third floor.

​This session explores strategies and technologies to build resilient, inclusive education systems that ensure equitable access for children in underfunded and crisis-affected areas, addressing challenges like refugee displacement and climate change.

Discussion Questions
- How can we ensure quality education for all children, especially in underfunded and crisis-affected areas?
- What strategies and technologies can help build resilient education systems that adapt to challenges like refugee displacement, climate change, and crises?
- How can the global community scale equitable access during these times?

​Discussion Leaders

​Euan Wilmshurst is a Senior Adviser specializing in education, climate, and philanthropy, working with organizations like the Volvo For Life Fund, IKEA Foundation, and Global Schools Forum to create sustainable global impact.

Heather Hiebsch is the CEO and Co-Founder of TeachUNITED, partnering with communities across the US, Latin America, and Africa to support teachers and improve student outcomes, with over 20 years of experience in education leadership.

James Gondwe is the Executive Director of Ulalo, a youth-focused NGO in Malawi, recognized for its innovative approach to education, skills development, and community engagement, driving sustainable change in underserved communities.

​Laura Brown is the CEO of PEAS, a non-profit expanding access to quality education in Uganda, Ghana, and Zambia, with expertise in adolescent girls’ education and a passion for reaching underserved communities.

Oyindamola Egbeyemi is the Director of Programmes and Coordination at Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF), leading strategic initiatives to create jobs and wealth in Lagos, while also co-founding Saskia Consulting and serving on various advisory boards.

​Tomas Kessl is the Director of Partnerships at EIDU, focused on building collaborations that support the organization’s mission to improve education quality through innovative technology solutions.