On 8 March 2021, we held our second AMI Talk, featuring Silvia C. Dubovoy, PhD and Ama van Dantzig, co-founder of Dr. Monk. Silvia and Ama shared insights on equality and equity gained from their professional lives. Silvia shared an overview of the social movements and historical context that shapes Montessori's particular brand of idealism. She explored her ideas about the education of young girls and the link between the wellbeing of mother and child in the context of what we now know as Montessori theory and practice. Ama shared her passion for helping people find ingenious solutions for the challenges of our time. She also focused on the relevance of uniting people and communities in order to help leaders to take the steps to confront such challenges. You can watch the recording of this AMI Talk here. 

According to the World Health Organisation, children will suffer 80% of the illnesses, injuries and deaths attributable to climate change. Children are harmed by both sudden climate change events (e.g., floods and fires) and long-term climate changes (e.g., droughts and rising sea levels). Children’s education is also harmed; flooding and droughts are followed by declines in school attendance. Forced migration is followed by trauma and behaviour problems among children. The key to supporting children and young people in such circumstances is to give them agency. The Convention on the Rights of the Child states that children have the right to participate in and influence decision-making processes that are relevant to their lives. Learn more here.