Can AI Reach Out of School Kids? - WISE On Air

How can technology and AI amplify grassroots efforts to advance gender equity in education? In this episode of WISE On Air, 2023 WISE Prize for Education Laureate Safeena Husain shares her insights from over 16 years of empowering girls in hard to reach areas.
As founder of Educate Girls, Safeena pioneered community-based models to enroll over 1 million girls in school and boosted learning for over 1.9 million children. Her on-the-ground experience provides a unique lens into uplifting education at the grassroots level.
Join host Aurelio Amaral for a conversation that explores to what extent AI can catalyze systemic change - when combined with grassroots efforts.
Learn more about Educate Girls: www.educategirls.ngo
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00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:00 The Role of AI in Education
00:55 Introducing the Guest: Safeena Hussain
01:55 Safeena's Journey and Achievements
02:42 The Importance of Education for Girls
03:36 The Challenges of Reaching Out-of-School Girls
05:11 The Role of AI in Identifying Out-of-School Girls
07:52 The Human Element in Education
08:39 The Challenges of Digital Access and Gender Equity
14:39 The Role of Government in Education
17:15 Innovative Financing Models for Education
21:28 The Future of Education for Older Girls
26:22 The Role of Technology in the Future of Education
29:47 Conclusion and Farewell