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In today's rapidly changing global landscape, technical knowledge alone is not enough. Developing skills for life, including 21st century or transversal skills, is essential for young people to adapt, innovate, and thrive in various environments. The International Youth Day reminds us of the immense potential young people hold for shaping a better future. It is key to equip youth with the essential skills to attain personal and professional success in an increasingly complex world.

Twenty-five years ago, in a place like Pomeroon in Guyana, children took about 3 hours to reach school. Today, many of the 12 million girls, boys, and adolescents living in the 8 countries of the Amazon still face similar challenges. Moreover, these issues are not unique to the Amazon but also occur in other countries in the region. Today, students like Alejandra Santiago Da Silva from Amazonas in Brazil or Blanca González from Honduras traverse long and difficult paths to access education.

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When was the last time you experienced the profound impact of someone truly listening to you with empathy and understanding? Perhaps it was a colleague, a fellow student, a friend or even a relative. The simple act of being listened to can be eye-opening, revealing how small actions can foster empathy.

As Haiti grapples with the deteriorating security situation that has recently intensified, the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and development partners, including the International Bureau of Education of UNESCO (UNESCO-IBE), remain unwavering in their commitment to collaborating closely with the Haitian Ministry of National Education and Professional Development (MENFP) on supporting the vital education sector reforms currently in progress, including a pivotal curriculum reform initiative.

As the world faces the implications of escalating social, economic, and technological change entering the Fourth Industrial Revolution, the relative strength and capacity of systems to serve learners and learning come into stark focus. Educational institutions and decision-makers bear responsibility for designing robust, well-designed, fit-for-purpose systems to unleash opportunities for learners to not only cope in changing times but thrive.

In the region, teachers face the challenge of teaching reading and writing. Knowledge, ideas, classroom practices, myths, prejudices, and tensions are woven around literacy instruction. One of these tensions is related to teaching two critical skills for learning to read fluently: phonological awareness and the alphabetic principle.

When it comes to education, there's no time to waste. The latest results from the 2022 PISA tests revealed a profound learning crisis in Latin America and the Caribbean, where three out of four students do not achieve basic levels in mathematics. The solutions to overcome this education crisis exist. This blog post presents a path forward with proven solutions to tackle the learning gap.

Laboratoria, a pioneering social impact organization founded in Peru in 2014, has been steadfast in its mission to equip women with technical skills (web development, UX design, and data analysis) and connect them with career opportunities in the tech industry. With an impressive track record of impacting over 3,500 students and placing 82% of its graduates in tech jobs, Laboratoria has expanded its reach across Latin America and beyond.

Since 2022, the Haitian Ministry of National Education and Professional Development (MENFP), supported by the International Bureau of Education of UNESCO (UNESCO-IBE) and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), has embarked on a large-scale transformation of Haiti's education. After an initial phase focused on diagnosing the system's challenges and building capacity, the MENFP is now poised to enact a comprehensive Roadmap for curriculum transformation in Haiti —a product of a collective effort involving all stakeholders.