Collaborative Philanthropy for Middle School: Unlocking Adolescents' Futures

Event Description

At a time when education systems worldwide are seeking better ways to support adolescents, this session will explore collaboration as a powerful lever for change. Drawing on research and Brazil’s experience with the middle school years, Fundação Lemann, Fundação Itaú, and Motriz will discuss how philanthropy, civil society, and governments can align resources, evidence, and implementation capacity to strengthen a pivotal and often underinvested stage of education, expanding young people’s learning, development, and future opportunities.

Speakers include:

Camila Anker, Lemann Foundation
Patrícia Mota Guedes, Fundação Itaú
Fernanda Patriota, Motriz
Paulo Blikstein, Columbia University