This sparked the idea of a Commonwealth partnership with existing youth organisations to promote and expand non-formal education and youth leadership in its 54 countries, and led to the birth of the Commonwealth Non-Formal Education Alliance.

We recognise the important contribution of non-formal education and its role in the development of young people’s knowledge, skills, and competencies for employability, digital and life skills, as well as experience in working in teams, problem-solving, and being creative and entrepreneurial."

Many of the speakers shared powerful stories underscoring the needs for inclusion in the CHOGM communiqué and the work plan for the Commonwealth Secretariat. Issues raised during the consultations included human rights, gender equality, cultural inclusion, bridging the digital divide and greater inclusion of civil rights organisations in decision-making.

This sparked the idea of a Commonwealth partnership with existing youth organisations to promote and expand non-formal education and youth leadership in its 54 countries, and led to the birth of the Commonwealth Non-Formal Education Alliance.

We recognise the important contribution of non-formal education and its role in the development of young people’s knowledge, skills, and competencies for employability, digital and life skills, as well as experience in working in teams, problem-solving, and being creative and entrepreneurial."

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We recognise the important contribution of non-formal education and its role in the development of young people’s knowledge, skills, and competencies for employability, digital and life skills, as well as experience in working in teams, problem-solving, and being creative and entrepreneurial."

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