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Sarah Fuller: Helping Children Learn and Thrive Around the World

Sarah Fuller: Helping Children Learn and Thrive Around the World
Sarah: It’s great to be here, Spiffy! Did you know that all children (including your audience!) have basic rights? It’s the job of the government to make sure that children are safe, have access to clean water and healthy food, and can go to school, learn, rest, and play. But in many places around the world, these rights are not fulfilled. As humans continue to damage the environment, it is becoming even harder for children’s basic needs to be met. My work focuses on making sure that children can go to school and learn, they are safe even when disasters occur, and we all work together to address the climate and environmental crisis so that all children, now and in the future, can learn.

Hala Hanna: Finding Diverse Solutions to the Most Pressing Global Challenges

Hala Hanna: Finding Diverse Solutions to the Most Pressing Global Challenges
Hala: It’s great to be here, Spiffy! At MIT Solve, we believe that to achieve a more sustainable and equitable future for all, we need new voices and solutions. Our mission is to find and scale the best. We launch open calls for exceptional and diverse solutions to the most pressing global challenges, from anyone, anywhere in the world. Selected innovators get the backing of MIT and our community of supporters to scale their impact and drive lasting change. Check us out at solve.mit.edu.

Michael J. Bobbitt: Advancing the Creative and Cultural Sector

Michael J. Bobbitt: Advancing the Creative and Cultural Sector
Michael J. Bobbitt: Thanks for having me, Spiffy! The creative sector relies heavily on grants, causing financial instability. As a state agency, our value lies in driving systemic change: shaping policies, fostering cross-sector relationships, and promoting education. Breaking silos between arts and other industries can create a more financially stable and inclusive creative landscape.