• Introduction
• PeaceJam Global Call to Action Challenge
• Citi-FT Financial Education Summit
• Intel Computer Clubhouse Network
• Make a Connection Thru Art
• Women’s Refugee Commission
• California State PTA and Parents Know the Answer
• Pearson Prize

Citi-FT Financial Education Summit

Since 2007, the Pearson Foundation has been a proud sponsor of the Citi-FT Financial Education Summit. Organized by the Citi Foundation, the Pearson Foundation, and the Financial Times, the Citi-FT Financial Education Summit gives community leaders from around the world the opportunity to discuss how to boost financial literacy levels by tailoring financial education programs to meet the needs of local communities.

Each year, international participants take part in forums and work groups in which they identify and share best practices in content development and delivery. They also explore effective multi-sector partnerships among governments, educational establishments, the private sector and non-profit organizations.

Held on December 2-3, 2009, the summit in Singapore, entitled Securing The Future: Creating a Financially Sustainable Society, provided much-needed guidance amid the global economic downturn that has affected people worldwide and threatens financial wellbeing at all levels of society – for individuals, families, communities and entire nations.

In Singapore, participants:

• Gained insights into how financial education can boost the financial security of individuals and communities
• Discussed the innovative use of mass media, technology and Web 2.0 in broadening the reach of financial education
• Explored ways in which financial education can be best integrated into workplace programs and environmental education
• Learned about financial literacy initiatives for vulnerable groups such as low-income women, older people, and disadvantaged youth
• Examined how asset-building combined with financial education can help achieve financial inclusion

The 2008 Citi-FT Financial Education Summit was held in Beijing, China, where participants took part in panels and presentations around the summit theme Reducing Financial Vulnerability: Innovation & Impact.

The 2007 Citi-FT Financial Education Summit brought the largest international gathering of financial education experts and advocates ever held to Delhi, India. Almost 300 representatives from across Southern Asia gathered to explore the summit theme: Partnerships for Progress and Inclusion.

More information about the Summit can be found at www.financialeducationsummit.org.