8 Billion Mini-Series
Leading up to the 8 billion milestone, we hosted a number of virtual events to discuss how our growing population hampers progress toward environmental preservation, climate change efforts, and poverty alleviation
Conversations with community organizers in Uganda, youth activists in Nepal, educators from Population Education, and members of our Communications Team
A Demographic Milestone: Reporting on the 8 Billion Mark
We heard from our Communications Team for an interactive session where we discussed key takeaways from the UN’s latest report and shared resources such as an op-ed writing guide, blog posts, and tips on talking with others about population issues.
Speakers:
- Marian Starkey, Vice President for Communications
- Hannah Evans, Senior Analyst
- Olivia Nater, Communications Manager
Youth Voices on Reproductive Rights and Environmental Sustainability in a World of 8 Billion
We partnered with YUWA, a youth-run organization working to promote youth participation through empowerment and advocacy. We learned about the state of SRHR in Nepal, along with the work that YUWA does to improve the status of SRHR for young people. The youth presenters also touched on YUWA’s active citizenship department’s recent engagement in climate and environmental issues in their community.
Speakers:
- Swostika Thapaliya, Youth Innovator
- Riju Dhakal, former YUWA President (2020-2022)
Marking 8 Billion in the Classroom with Population Education
Tune in for a discussion with our Population Education team to lift your spirits. We’ll hear about the latest lesson plans and other curriculum materials that reach 3 million K-12 students a year, turning many of them into planetary stewards for life!
Speakers:
- Laura Short, Senior Education Program Associate
- Barbara Huth, Online Learning Coordinator
Moving the Needle: Realizing Girls’ Rights Through Holistic, Community-Driven Programming
In keeping with this year’s International Day of the Girl theme, “Our time is now—our rights, our future,” grassroots movement leader Monica Nyiraguhabwa dove into the work her organization, Girl Up Initiative Uganda, is doing to support the autonomy of girls through educational opportunities, economic empowerment, and youth engagement initiatives in Kampala, Uganda.
Speaker:
- Monica Nyiraguhabwa, Founder and Executive Director of Girl Up Initiative Uganda
