The ASPBAE organized a virtual celebration of International Youth Day held on August 12, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. via zoom. The organization aims to allow people to see the future of education and let the diverse marginalized communities in Asia Pacific be heard. The celebration focused on the six members—Nepal, India, Timor-Leste, Philippines, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam.
Ms. Yen Esmeralda from the Philippines talked about the Regional Report from the margins to the center: Youth Shaping the Future of Education wherein the clear discussion of the ASPBAE with its members were discussed. The ASPBAE with its members is a regional network of more than 200 CSOs and individuals operating in around 30 countries of the Asia-Pacific, in which they work towards promoting the right quality education and transformative and liberating lifelong adult education and learning for all.
The highlights of youth activities were also included such as: 1) Working with youth-led organizations in coalitions and NGOs working with the youth; 2) Exchanges and capacity building with students and youth leaders in youth-lee organizations; 3) Youth networking and collaboration on SDG 4 and right education advocacy; and 4) Facilitating meaningful participation of youth in regional and global education platforms (APMED, APFSD, HLPF).
Rossana Villegas from the Philippines presents the recommendations to give fair chance to everyone.
Vietnam recommendations
Mr. Jose de Jesus shares his recommendations for the marginalized youth.
The three guest speakers gave their comments and remarks on the Future of Education. Prof. Doh-Yeon Kim, Professor Emeritus Seoul National University Chairman, Ulsan Educational Foundation mentioned that we can predict our future by having clear destination. For the successful creation of the future, one must have definite objectives, wisdom and knowledge, and passion.
Ms. Ushio Miura, UNESCO Bangkok Office says that they are encouraging and promoting debates and discussions to help re-imagine how knowledge and learning can shape the future of humanity. More people around the world will attend and contribute on this debate. This is to bring out the voices of the youth of marginalized community.
Dr. Ethel Agnes P. Valenzuela from the SEAMEO INNOTECH, underscores that the SEAMEO promotes cooperation in education, Science and Culture. They work with global and regional organizations to promote SDGs and the rest. They engage young people because they are the driving force of societal development and the future of the world.
The LCC Secretariat commends the organizers of this event for raising awareness on the inclusion of marginalized communities, including the youth and opening the eyes of those who can do something to help recalibrate the education system for the betterment of the young people.
Ryan Rodrigo