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The World Muslim Communities Council (TWMCC) organised a virtual lecture presented by Princess Evelyn Bright, Founder of Levin Africa Ltd and CEO of Levin Academy, an economic and social activist, and a member of the Global Pan-African Movement from Uganda, entitled: “Human Development: The True Path to Building Societies.”

During the lecture, Princess Evelyn Bright emphasised that education constitutes a fundamental pillar in the advancement of African societies, stressing the need to develop and elevate standards to keep pace with the rapid transformations the world is currently witnessing.

She explained that children today face increasing challenges related to the decline of societal values and ethics, driven by the accelerating pace of life and technological progress. She further noted that high birth rates represent an additional burden on families, potentially limiting their ability to provide high-quality education for their children.

She also pointed out that the Muslim community in East Africa is one of the largest in the region and is experiencing remarkable and rapid growth. This expansion, she noted, calls for the strengthening of developmental and educational efforts to remain in step with such growth.

Princess Bright clarified that developing the educational system is not limited to updating curricula; it also involves instilling moral and pedagogical values within educational institutions. She emphasised that advancing the education sector in East Africa requires the integration of roles between governments and community-based organisations.

In conclusion, she added that the family—and particularly the role of parents within the home—has a fundamental influence on the intellectual and moral upbringing of children. She cited the Chinese experience as a successful model that could be utilised to further develop children’s education in the region.