InspireLearn, a dedicated leader in the field of quality education, took great pride in its active participation at the UNFPA Harmful Practices Summit in Nairobi, Kenya. This transformative 3-day event brought together participants from 27 African countries, fostering knowledge sharing, networking, experience exchange, and the exploration of innovative and sustainable solutions. Attendees represented diverse groups, including UNFPA representatives, young innovators, FGM prevention experts, business mentors, philanthropic supporters, investors, and digital communication specialists hailing from various African regions.

At this innovation summit, InspireLearn’s representative, Lisa Bhagwanji, as a UNFPA Malawi delegate, actively took part in discussions on innovative and sustainable approaches to address harmful practices, which include gender-based violence. Globally, one in three women experiences either intimate partner violence or non-partner sexual violence during their lifetime (WHO), and in Malawi, as of 2022, 22% of young women had experienced GBV. Gender-based violence (GBV) ranges from physical, sexual, emotional, and other family violence to female genital mutilation (FGM), child marriage, early childbearing, trafficking, and sexual violence as a weapon of war.

At InspireLearn, we recognize the transformative power of education. Our platform is designed to provide accessible and inclusive learning opportunities, equipping individuals with the knowledge and skills they need to take a stand against harmful practices and gender-based violence. During the summit, Bhagwanji seized the opportunity to introduce our platform to the participants and organizations that were present, spreading the message of “Tech Driven GBV Advocacy”.

The Harmful Practices Innovation Summit has inspired InspireLearn to continue uniting for change. We are more committed than ever to using education as a powerful tool to challenge and end harmful practices and GBV. By joining forces with passionate individuals and organizations like UNFPA, we are determined to create a world liberated from harmful practices and foster a brighter and more equitable future for all.

InspireLearn believes in the power of technology to drive gender-based violence advocacy  forward. Through innovative digital solutions, we aim to boost the voices of survivors, educate society about GBV and foster a safer and more inclusive environment for all.