In the final episode of this three-part podcast series from The BMJ, we dive into the vital topic of education for adolescents and how it influences the course of life. 

This podcast explores barriers, burdens and possibilities of change in the educational system to better support young people, and how the traditional system of schooling is failing to equip young people with the skills and knowledge to lead healthy lives.

We also hear how the value of informal education and its impact on subjects ranging from health to gender equality, and that learning isn’t limited to young people, and the intergenerational benefits of education and its role in shaping societal norms and individual health. 

Our guests;

Maziko Matemvu, Uwale

Joanna Herat, UNESCO

Janani Vijayaraghavan, Plan Canada

Atika Ajra Ayon, Plan International

Stefan Germann, Fondation Botnar 

Hosted by Adam Levy

Supported by the Fondation Botnar and PMNCH, the Partnership for Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health. Read the full cCollection of articles showing the importance of investing in adolescent wellbeing.

00:03 Introduction to the podcast

00:11 The importance of education for adolescents

03:26 The role of education in health and wellbeing

04:43 The impact of education on society

10:21 The power of peer education

11:15 The role of media in education

12:31 The importance of meaningful engagement in education

14:45 The impact of education on health

17:48 The challenges in access to education

26:25 The role of education in combating child marriage

36:37 The impact of climate change on education

44:53 The role of education in mental wellbeing

45:59 Conclusion of the podcast