The Charlevoix Education Initiative

Education is a fundamental human right and a cornerstone for sustainable development. The Government of Canada has been a long-standing leader in education. Most notably, Canada led the G7 Charlevoix Education Initiative, which committed to investing in projects aimed at enhancing access to quality education for girls, adolescent girls and women, particularly in the context of conflict and crises, which leveraged $3.2 billion from the G7 and other leaders at the G7 2018 Summit.

Alongside its NGO and CSO partners, Canada’s own $400 million investment has yielded important results, reaching the most marginalized in communities impacted by conflict, climate, and COVID-19. As we continue to navigate the complexities of educational programming in such environments, it’s crucial to leverage evidence and experience to inform our policies and practices effectively.

Join us on June 20 as we explore successes, challenges, and lessons learned from education programming in crisis contexts. We will highlight research conducted by the Canadian International Education Policy Working Group’s (CIEPWG)Charlevoix Community of Practice, which brings together education practitioners from various organizations funded through the Charlevoix Education Initiative.

Key Information for Attendees:

• When you register, please indicate whether you are interested in attending in-person at the Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat or online (Zoom) by selecting the relevant ticket option.
• In-person attendees are welcome to arrive by 9:30 a.m. EDT to network and enjoy light refreshments.
• This event will be offered in English and French.

For accommodation requests, accessibility inquiries, or any other questions, please contact us at [email protected].

Speakers:

Catherine Paquin-Schmidt, Programs and Partnerships Manager, AKFC

Dr. Cherie Enns, Charlevoix Education Initiative Lead Researcher, Transformative Community Planning and Policy

Danaé Léger, Project manager, Fondation Paul Gérin-Lajoie

Hasan Mohammad Saifo, Senior Program Manager, AKF Syria

Khalil Z. Shariff, CEO, AKFC

Kristin Swardh, Research Associate and Project Manager, Transformative Community Planning and Policy

Maya Doyon Hanson, Gender Equality and Inclusion Advisor, Plan International

Sharon Armstrong, Director General, Social Development, Global Affairs Canada

Tamara Jacod, Education Specialist & West Africa Representative, Fondation Paul Gérin-Lajoie

Taryn Russell, Deputy Executive Director, Results Canada, and Co-Chair, CIEPWG.

Tracey Evans, Director, Global Partnerships, Right To Play International

Yvonne Tagwireyi, Transformative Community Planning and Policy

Register today!