Temvert Empowerment Foundation has announced that its side event for the 2026 ECOSOC Youth Forum has been officially listed by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs.
The event, titled “Powering Education Equally: Energy Solutions for Girls and Boys,” is scheduled to hold virtually on April 14, 2026, from 6:00pm to 7:30pm UK/Nigeria time, as part of activities for the 2026 ECOSOC Youth Forum, which will take place from April 14 to 16, 2026.
According to the organisation, the publication of the event details marks a major milestone in its engagement with global policy conversations around education, energy access, and youth development.
The side event is being organised by Temvert Empowerment Foundation in partnership with the United Nations Major Group for Children and Youth and co-sponsored by Children and Youth International.
Speaking on the development, the Executive Director of Temvert Empowerment Foundation, Temitayo Olatunde, said the event would focus on the growing relationship between energy access and the quality of education available to girls and boys.
He said the topic was informed by the need to draw greater attention to the role reliable energy plays in shaping learning environments, digital access, safety, and broader educational outcomes.
According to him, the event is expected to contribute to discussions on practical and inclusive solutions that can help improve education systems, particularly in underserved communities.
The organisation noted that the side event aligns with the key focus areas of the 2026 ECOSOC Youth Forum, including SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).
The panel discussion will feature Dr Patrick Agese, Chief Executive Officer of PAM Africa; Engr Kemi Ann-Melody Areola, Chief Executive Officer of Vivacity Development; Obasanjo Fejemirokun, Founder of Brace Up the Young Foundation; and Bolanle Oyediran, Executive Director of Wonderful Way CIC.
The session will be moderated by Shekinah Wonuola Ajayi, Policy and Advocacy Lead at Temvert Empowerment Foundation.
Temvert Foundation said the event forms part of its broader commitment to promoting conversations and actions that improve the wellbeing and opportunities of boys and girls through education, empowerment, and policy engagement.
READ MORE ABOUT OUR SIDE EVENT DETAILS AS PUBLISHED ON ECOSOC WEBSITE
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