The Economist Educational Foundation has announced the launch of the Leadership for Change Prize as part of a partnership to empower young people.
The organisation says the global competition, open to 10- to 16-year-olds, has been created in partnership with Swiss watchmaker Rolex as part of a new six-lesson curriculum, Leadership for Change. This collaboration aims to advance shared goals: to drive awareness and education on the critical issues of our time, to inspire action and to elevate young voices. With the support of Rolex, The Economist Educational Foundation says it seeks to reach 1m school children by the end of 2026.
Leadership for Change aims to inspire the leaders of tomorrow by providing students with the tools and knowledge to support their communities. The curriculum is designed to equip young people with key critical-thinking, creative problem-solving and communication skills. Students will have the opportunity to learn from a diverse group of leaders who are making waves across various social, political and cultural spheres, added the organisation. These individuals will guide students in applying leadership skills to the challenges in their own communities.
Alongside fully-resourced lessons for classroom delivery, two online live lessons will be run by teachers at The Economist Educational Foundation on November 13th 2024. These lessons offer an opportunity for students to hear from leaders making a difference, take part in interactive activities and join global discussions with peers from across the world.
The curriculum culminates with the Leadership for Change Prize 2024. Students will pitch their own ‘Project for Change’, with three winning pitches receiving funding and mentorship to help make their projects a reality. The competition is open until November 20th and prizewinners will be announced on December 9th 2024.
Flora Letanka, CEO, The Economist Educational Foundation said: “We’re thrilled to partner with Rolex to inspire the next generation of leaders. With Rolex's support, young people will be developing vital skills and leading real change that will have a lasting impact.”
Arnaud Boetsch, director of communication & image at Rolex said: “What could be more important than inspiring the next generation of innovators and leaders? Rolex is proud to support a programme that encourages achievement and a global view. With a history of more than 100 years, the company has witnessed the power of education. Fostering the transmission of knowledge from one generation to the next – across the arts to the sciences and sports – is central to our ambition.”
Through Leadership for Change, in partnership with Rolex, The Economist Educational Foundation says it will support the next generation of leaders, with the shared understanding that knowledge and debate advances a brighter future for all.
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