What if teaching empathy from an early age could transform societies and prevent deep-rooted challenges?

In this episode, Leslee Udwin, founder of Think Equal, a global charity revolutionising education, shares her remarkable journey. From discovering her purpose in Indian prison cells to designing programmes that instil social-emotional skills in young children, Leslee’s mission is to foster kinder, more equitable communities worldwide.

What You'll Learn

- Early Intervention: Why embedding social-emotional learning at ages 3–6 builds lifelong foundations for empathy, compassion, and self-regulation.

- Global Impact: How Think Equal tailors its programs for diverse cultures - from Australia to Nigeria - ensuring universal resonance and reach.

- Evidence-Based Change: Discover how rigorous randomised trials validate the effectiveness of empathy-focused curricula and drive government adoption worldwide.

We explore Think Equal’s transformative 30-lesson curriculum, packed with engaging books, films, and activities, and celebrate its proven success in countries like Lithuania and Spain.

Leslee’s mission is for a world where we prioritise holistic child development over traditional rote learning.

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