O futuro está preparado para as crianças? | Safiya Alkali Ajikolo | TEDxMaiduguri

Safiya Alkali Ajikolo, defensora dos direitos da criança, questiona se o futuro está sendo construído de forma a estar pronto para as crianças. Com base em sua experiência de crescer no estado de Borno, na Nigéria, ela defende que a sociedade deve preparar o futuro para as crianças, e não apenas as crianças para o futuro. A palestra aborda métodos de ensino que estimulam a curiosidade, ambientes de aprendizagem seguros, mentoria e políticas centradas na nova geração. Foi apresentada em um evento TEDx organizado de forma independente.

• Questiona se a sociedade constrói um futuro pronto para as crianças
• Aborda métodos de ensino, espaços de aprendizagem seguros e mentoria
• Defende que as decisões de hoje moldam o futuro das crianças

Safiya Alkali challenges the conventional thinking around preparing children for the future, drawing on her experiences and the realities of growing up in Borno State, Nigeria. She argues that while we constantly speak about preparing children for tomorrow, we rarely question whether we are building a future that is ready for them. From reimagining teaching methods that inspire curiosity and creativity to creating safe learning environments, strengthening mentorship, and shaping policies that place the next generation at their centre, Safiya makes the case for a fundamental shift in how society invests in children. She questions the familiar notion that children are simply the leaders of tomorrow, arguing that their future is already being shaped by the decisions we make today. Her message is simple but powerful: Rather than focusing solely on preparing children for the future, we must also take responsibility for preparing the future for them. Safiya Alkali Ajikolo is a child rights advocate from Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria. She serves as a Girl Champion with Save the Children and is the first Youth Ambassador for 1inclusion4all. Through her work with national and international organizations, she advocates for children’s rights, girls’ leadership, education, and meaningful youth participation. Safiya has represented children and young people on national and global platforms, including Geneva Peace building week, and the Global Youth and Adolescent Consultations for the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women. She is passionate about ensuring that every child has the opportunity to be heard, thrive, and shape the future. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx