BYU Speeches Pathway to Hope: BYU–Pathway Worldwide in Africa | Jane Clayson Johnson | September 2025
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Oct 1, 2025 Jane Clayson Johnson, an Emmy Award-winning journalist, passionately discusses the transformative power of BYU Pathway Worldwide in Africa. She shares inspiring student stories, including a mother balancing work and studies, and a survivor finding hope through education. Johnson highlights Pathway's affordable degrees and the impact of service missionaries in helping students succeed. With innovation and divine inspiration at its core, Pathway aims to break generational poverty and strengthen global communities, inviting everyone to join this remarkable journey.
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Pathway Democratizes Global Education
- BYU Pathway is an affordable, spiritually-based online education reaching 85,000 students in 180 countries, mostly outside the U.S.
- It democratizes education with three-year degrees, certificates, scholarships, and job placement supports.
Zoom Call That Sparked A Documentary
- Jane Clayson Johnson joined a Zoom call with four Pathway students from Papua New Guinea, South Africa, DRC, and Zimbabwe and was deeply moved.
- Their sacrifices and faith inspired her to produce a documentary to share their stories.
Resilience Despite Severe Hardship
- Many Pathway students face severe material hardship while pursuing education, yet persist with resilience and faith.
- Their determination highlights how opportunity—not talent—is the limiting factor.