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09/29/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/30/2024 09:54

The Economist Educational Foundation Launches Leadership for Change Prize

First of its kind education programme in partnership with Rolex
The Economist Educational Foundation launches the Leadership for Change Prize as part of an ambitious partnership to empower young people. talk.economistfoundation.org/prizes/leadership-prize-2024/
The global competition, open to 10- to 16-year-olds, has been created in partnership with Swiss watchmaker Rolex as part of a new six-lesson curriculum, Leadership for Change. This collaboration will advance shared goals: to drive awareness and education on the critical issues of our time, to inspire action and to elevate young voices. With the support of Rolex, The Economist Educational Foundation seeks to reach 1m school children by the end of 2026.
Leadership for Change aims to inspire the leaders of tomorrow by providing students with the tools and knowledge to support their communities. The curriculum is designed to equip young people with key critical-thinking, creative problem-solving and communication skills. Students will have the opportunity to learn from a diverse group of leaders who are making waves across various social, political and cultural spheres. These inspiring individuals will guide students in applying leadership skills to the challenges in their own communities.
Alongside fully-resourced lessons for classroom delivery, two online live lessons will be run by experienced teachers at The Economist Educational Foundation on November 13th 2024. These lessons offer a unique opportunity for students to hear from leaders making a difference, take part in interactive activities and join global discussions with peers from across the world.
The curriculum culminates with the Leadership for Change Prize 2024. Students will pitch their own 'Project for Change', with three winning pitches receiving funding and mentorship to help make their projects a reality. The competition is open until November 20th and prizewinners will be announced on December 9th 2024.
Flora Letanka, CEO, The Economist Educational Foundation said: "We're thrilled to partner with Rolex to inspire the next generation of leaders. With Rolex's support, young people will be developing vital skills and leading real change that will have a lasting impact."
Arnaud Boetsch, Director of Communication & Image at Rolex said: "What could be more important than inspiring the next generation of innovators and leaders? Rolex is proud to support a programme that encourages achievement and a global view. With a history of more than 100 years, the company has witnessed the power of education. Fostering the transmission of knowledge from one generation to the next - across the arts to the sciences and sports - is central to our ambition."
Through Leadership for Change, in partnership with Rolex, The Economist Educational Foundation will support the next generation of leaders, with the shared understanding that knowledge and debate advances a brighter future for all.
For more information about the Leadership for Change Prize 2024, please visit talk.economistfoundation.org/prizes/leadership-prize-2024/ or contact [email protected].
About The Economist Educational Foundation
The Economist Educational Foundation is an independent charity that was established inside The Economist by colleagues with a passion for education. We combine 180 years of journalistic expertise with deep educational know-how to empower disadvantaged children to thrive in future work and as citizens. We enable them to join inspiring discussions about the news, which teach them to think critically, communicate effectively and understand our changing world.
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About Rolex
An Unrivalled Reputation For Quality And Expertise
Rolex is an integrated and independent Swiss watch manufacture. Headquartered in Geneva, the brand is recognized the world over for its expertise and the quality of its products - symbols of excellence, elegance and prestige. The movements of its Oyster Perpetual and Perpetual watches are certified by COSC, then tested inhouse for their precision, performance and reliability. The Superlative Chronometer certification, symbolized by the green seal, confirms that each watch has successfully undergone tests conducted by Rolex in its own laboratories according to its own criteria. These are periodically validated by an independent external organization. The word 'Perpetual' is inscribed on every Rolex Oyster watch. But more than just a word on a dial, it is a philosophy that embodies the company's vision and values. Hans Wilsdorf, the founder of the company, instilled a notion of perpetual excellence that would drive the company forward. This led Rolex to pioneer the development of the wristwatch and numerous major watchmaking innovations, such as the Oyster, the first waterproof wristwatch, launched in 1926, and the Perpetual rotor selfwinding mechanism, invented in 1931. In the course of its history, Rolex has registered over 600 patents. At its four sites in Switzerland, the brand designs, develops and produces the majority of its watch components, from the casting of the gold alloys to the machining, crafting, assembly and finishing of the movement, case, dial and bracelet. Furthermore, the brand is actively involved in supporting the arts and culture, sport and exploration, as well as those who are devising solutions to preserve the planet.