The Institute of Noetic Sciences 13th International Conference

Coumba Touré has participated in and been instrumental in facilitating hundreds of educational workshops, gatherings, and struggles for social change around the world. In this session, she welcomes you into an exciting conversation about bridging divides and navigating through the diverse worlds on our interconnected planet.

Celebrate with stories of inspiration and transformation from the heart of Africa. In this session, Coumba models the true meaning of global citizenship as she navigates between ancient wisdom traditions and modern Western worldviews. In this delightful dialogue, you will hear the stories of African social entrepreneurs and dedicated change-makers.

Sparking imagination and strengthening citizenship in children, both locally and globally, is of critical importance in the 21st century. This challenge is linked to a broader effort that enables and encourages young adults around the world to contribute to decision-making and problem-solving in their respective societies. In this session, Coumba shares African wisdom stories and traditions based on the indigenous value system. You will come to understand how to encourage and inspire young people from any culture to create their own learning tools and social change projects and to use popular education as a means to inspire social and environmental justice.