This year, The Economist Educational Foundation reached a critical milestone in our mission to empower young people with the skills to navigate an increasingly complex information landscape.
Our 2023-24 Impact Report reveals a powerful story of growth and transformation:
By the Numbers
- 230,000+ young people across 100+ countries engaged with Topical Talk
- 70% increase in participation from the previous year
- Topical Talk children make 7x the progress of others in skills to think critically and communicate effectively
- 70% of students feel significantly more informed about current events
Why this matters
In a world where misinformation can spark real-world consequences our work has never been more urgent.
Topical Talk isn’t just about consuming news. It’s about developing the skills to analyse, question, and understand complex global issues. From discussing the Israel-Hamas conflict to exploring AI’s impact on education, we’re helping students become media literate, thoughtful, engaged global citizens.
Our Ambitious Goal
By 2026, we aim to be reaching one million young people, with at least 10% participating in regular, transformative discussions.
Download the Full Impact Report to find out more about our work and its impact.
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