This virtual youth-led event comes at a critical moment for the global education community. As education systems around the world face mounting pressure from shifting financing priorities and intersecting crises, the Futures Festival will spotlight bold youth voices calling for sustained investment in education as a foundation for opportunity, equity, and resilience.
This year’s event will also mark the official launch of the GPE Youth Statement—a powerful global call to action developed through consultations with hundreds of young people and youth networks from around the world.
The statement reflects the aspirations, priorities and bold ideas of the next generation, and sets the tone for collective advocacy throughout GPE’s replenishment campaign.
This fully virtual event is designed and led by youth and will feature:
Fireside chats with high-level policy makers
Creative youth performances and storytelling
A global call to action to prioritize education financing
Solution-focused dialogue on how we can reimagine education systems to unlock brighter futures for all.
This year’s edition will focus on the importance of domestic and international financing to improve foundational learning and ensure young people everywhere are equipped to thrive.