Creating a sustainable world means enabling the younger generations to build the foundations of their own future. In addition to giving them access to decision-making bodies, the Learning Planet Institute is committed to supporting their voices, their wishes and their actions. Throughout the year, the Institute builds up a network of contacts who are mobilized to create or support initiatives arising from youth movements.
Created in 2019 by the Learning Planet Institute and the’UNESCO, The LearningPlanet Festival takes place every year around the theme of "Learning". International Education Day (January 24).
The Festival de l'Apprendre is the perfect opportunity to shine the spotlight on all those committed to transforming education to meet the challenges of climate, society and technology.
In addition to this highlight of the year, the Learning Planet Institute offers a space for discussion, construction and action for young people on an international scale. The International Youth Council, or «Youth Council». Young people under the age of 25, from all over the world and from a variety of backgrounds, come together to discuss and implement concrete actions on subjects such as education, youth rights, health and well-being. They can call on scientists, activists, artists and institutions that the network mobilizes to support their actions.
For the next few months, every two weeks, we'll be bringing you a series of portraits and initiatives by young people, teachers, education managers, public players and project leaders, mobilized around different themes:
- « Giving young people the means to influence the world »October 17
- « Inclusion, an essential pillar of a sustainable world »October 31
- « Youth involvement »November 14
- « The climate, the power to act »November 28
- « Tomorrow's skills »December 12
- « Helping the school transform itself »January 4
CARRYING THE VOICE AND ACTIONS OF YOUNG PEOPLE
ALICE BARBE, PRESIDENT OF THE ACADEMY OF FUTURE LEADERS
We're facing a new generation that's moving mountains, that's hyper-committed. I want to support them, to have a greater impact: we need solutions and energy.
ARIANA DIARRA, STUDENT AND INTERN AT THE LEARNING PLANET INSTITUTE
We don't often give young people a voice, we don't necessarily listen to them, but in fact they're the source of ideas and a great desire to act. If I had one message to send to everyone from young people, it would be... « Listen to us and realize our great potential ».
DYLAN MAVOUNGOU, FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT OF THE CAMPLUS ASSOCIATION
We need to give young people the power to act, by changing the way we think and the way we support them: we need to design projects for young people, co-constructing with them on the basis of their needs.
EDWARD STEVENETTE, TEAM EDUCATION PROJECT MANAGER LEARNINGPLANET ALLIANCE AT THE LEARNING PLANET INSTITUTE
There are issues around well-being: how can we create an atmosphere of mutual support between young people and the community to help them flourish?
ABOUT THE FESTIVAL DE L'APPRENDRE 2024
Built around the International Day of Education, the theme of the 2024 edition is « Learn to take care of yourself, others and the planet ». The Festival kicks off on Monday January 22 and runs until Saturday January 27.
Would you like to become a Festival partner and offer your event in your area? The call for entries is now open! Find out about events and register yours !
MORE ABOUT THE INTERNATIONAL YOUTH COUNCIL
The International Youth Council (or Youth Council) was created four months after the birth of the Youth Empowerment Circle, with the aim of truly entrusting the Youth Empowerment Circle with the management of its activities. leadership and strategic decisions to the young people themselves. The Council is made up of young people under the age of 25 from all over the world, and serves a six-month term. They meet regularly to determine the best approaches and opportunities for the Circle to address issues such as youth rights, health and well-being, and education.
Discover the portrait of Raven Frias, member of the International Council of Youth and Scientific Advisory Board of the Learning Planet Institute.
