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Young Leaders In Kenya Call On G20 To Invest More In Education
They say poverty and inequality cannot be eliminated without access to quality education, especially in the early years
“It is possible to end the global education crisis,” was the powerful clarion call by 100 young leaders in education attending a conference in Nairobi, Kenya, today.
They are now calling on the G20 nations to pay more attention to the global education crisis and invest more resources in improving universal access to learning, especially during early childhood, to break the vicious cycle of endemic poverty and inequality.
Theirworld President Dr. Justin Van Fleet, Global Youth Ambassadors, Dr. Ibrahim Bello (Nigeria) and Winnie Njeri (Kenya) during Theirworld Global Youth Ambassadors Summit in Nairobi on February 5.
Young education advocates from all over Kenya attended the conference, Theirworld Young Leaders in Education Summit.
The summit aims to ensure that every child has the best start in life, a safe place to learn and the ability to acquire skills for the future.
Unlocking big change in education
Organised by Theirworld, a global charity dedicated to ending the current crisis in education and unleashing the potential of the next generation, the summit brought together 100 Global Youth Ambassadors active in Kenya to strengthen their leadership, campaigning and advocacy skills.
Participants at the summit shared stories about their experiences championing education at the community level and the challenges they face.
“The Theirworld Young Leaders in Education Summit is a rare opportunity for young education advocates from diverse backgrounds to come together and discuss how we can make an impact. By sharing knowledge and strategies, we can return to our communities better equipped to push meaningful change,” said Njeri Muthoni, Global Youth Ambassador. “When young advocates unite, incredible things can happen.”
Theirworld President, Justin van Fleet, said, “Youth leadership in Africa and around the world has never been more important. As this summit shows, young people are a driving force for change in their communities and beyond. But to fully unlock the potential of the next generation, every young person must have the best start in life and access to quality education.”
Janet Mbugua, a media personality, concluded the summit by telling the youth advocates, “Your voices matter. Now is the time for African youth to shape the future they want and which every young person deserves.”
Pivotal moment for Africa
With the African Union’s inclusion in the G20 and South Africa holding the G20 presidency, 2025 marks a pivotal moment for Africa.
As the continent faces significant challenges, one-third of its population lives in extreme poverty, and nearly 90% of children cannot read – a rapidly growing youth demographic is poised to shape its future, with 42% of the global youth population and 75% of Africans under 35 by 2030.
Addressing education is crucial to ensuring sustainable development and opportunities for the next generation.
This week, the Global Youth Ambassadors have been working on an open letter to G20 ministers, urging them to prioritise early childhood as South Africa assumes the G20 presidency.
“The early years lay the foundation for a child’s future, yet millions miss out on the critical care and learning they need,” said Ibrahim Bello, Global Youth Ambassador.
“This is a pivotal moment for African Union representatives to lead the way on early childhood globally – making real impact on poverty and inequality as a result.” He concluded
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