The present and the future of Education in Africa under discussion

On the occasion of Africa Day, on Tuesday, May 27 at 11:30 a.m., the auditorium of Espacio Fundación Telefónica (Fuencarral, 3) will host the event ‘The Transformative Power of E-ducation in Africa‘.

The event, promoted by Fundación ProFuturo—an initiative driven by Fundación Telefónica and “la Caixa” Foundation—will feature several roundtable discussions on the present and future of education on the continent.

Throughout the morning, several experts, moderated by Patricia R. Blanco, journalist at Planeta Futuro (El País), will share their perspectives on the state of education, the challenges and opportunities facing the African continent, the projects shaping the future of education and employability, and the importance of public-private partnerships in tackling the many challenges ahead.

You can reserve your free ticket here. Admission will be granted until venue capacity is reached.

The event will include accessibility measures for people with hearing impairments (magnetic induction loop, Spanish Sign Language, and amplified sound via headphones). It will be held in Spanish and English, with simultaneous interpretation.

Later, the event will be available on demand in the Espacio Fundación Telefónica media library.

Moderator: Patricia R. Blanco, journalist at Planeta Futuro (El País)

11:30 a.m. – 11:40 a.m. OPENING AND EVENT PRESENTATION
Juan Ramón Fuertes, President of Fundación ProFuturo

11:40 a.m. – 12:10 p.m. ONLINE PANEL: THE STATE OF EDUCATION IN AFRICA – CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES

• Max Boqwana, CEO of the Thabo Mbeki Foundation (South Africa)
• Fr. Atta Barkindo, Executive Director of The Kukah Centre and Chair of the Secretariat of the National Peace Committee (Nigeria)
• Egidia Umutesi, education expert, World Vision (Rwanda)

12:10 p.m. – 12:50 p.m. IN-PERSON PANEL: EDUCATIONAL PROJECTS SHAPING THE FUTURE OF EMPLOYABILITY

• Lola Martínez Bernabéu, Head of Operations at ProFuturo. Innovation through technology in the educational field in Africa
• Ariadna Bardolet, Director of International Programs, “la Caixa” Foundation. Female employability
• Coro SamBlas, President of Matunda. Disability inclusion
• (Online) Francis Bizoza, Founder of The African Traveling Teacher

12:55 p.m. – 1:25 p.m. IN-PERSON PANEL: PARTNERSHIPS TO GO FURTHER

• HRH Infanta Doña Cristina, Director of the International Department at “la Caixa” Foundation
• Magdalena Brier, General Director of ProFuturo
• José Mª Gil Robles, President of the Spanish Committee for UNHCR

1:25 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. CLOSING REMARKS
Luis Prendes, General Director of Fundación Telefónica