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'Empathy Week' inspiring the next generation of empathic leaders

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This is part 2 of episode 4 exploring ways to prevent school exclusions. This episode features Ed Kirwan founder of Empathy Week a global annual education program that uses the power of film to inspire, engage and empower young people into empathetic action.

During Empathy Week, students watch 5 real-life cinematic stories; with empathy at the core, they will participate in active-discussions around social issues and then take on their own Empathy in Action project. This year’s theme is ‘Resilience and Diversity’. 

**Empathy Week resources are free to all state schools.**

This episode covers: (1) Empathic vs. punitive approaches in schools, (2) empathy as a skill that needs practice, (3) real-life stories from Empathy Week films, (4) Empathy In Action project and (5) Global Empathy Awards.

If you are an educator and would like to access these resources:

  • Go on the website https://www.empathy-week.com/
  • Register and download free school brochure and all educational material

    • Support for young people at risk of exclusion:

    • Cape Mentors (https://www.capementors.com/) provides tuition and mentoring services to children at risk of exclusion and those permanently excluded without school placement.
    • Elevated Minds (https://www.elevatedmindscoaching.com/) give young people alternative strategies to improve Mental Health & Wellbeing, focusing on social and emotional development, leadership skills, and entrepreneurial skills.
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