What is needed to enable individuals and communities to have control over their lives and futures? In this mini episode of Our World, Connected, Christine Wilson, Director of Research and Insight at the British Council, explores the theme of empowerment by reflecting on insights shared by a wide range of speakers from Season 1.

The episode investigates three critical pathways to empowerment: access to education, the use of technology, and intergenerational cooperation. From the transformative power of education and youth participation, to the nature of technology as both a tool for empowerment and a potential source of inequality, Christine and her guests examine the opportunities and challenges ahead.

This is the final instalment of the 3-part mini-series we’re putting together as we prepare for Season 2 of Our World, Connected, coming in January 2025.

Episodes Featured:

Culture and Education: Seeds of Hope in Times of Conflict

How to ensure gender equality for the next generation?

The power of language in difficult times

What does AI mean for equality and inclusion?

Youth skills in a rapidly changing world

Are young people disengaged? The real story behind youth participation.

The British Council in an evolving world: reflections on 90 years of building connections

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