In the final episode of this three-part podcast series from The BMJ, we dive into the vital topic of education for adolescents and how it influences the course of life. 
 
This podcast explores barriers, burdens and possibilities of change in the educational system to better support young people, and how the traditional system of schooling is failing to equip young people with the skills and knowledge to lead healthy lives.
 
We also hear how the value of informal education and its impact on subjects ranging from health to gender equality, and that learning isn’t limited to young people, and the intergenerational benefits of education and its role in shaping societal norms and individual health. 
 
Our guests;
 
Maziko Matemvu, Uwale
Joanna Herat, UNESCO
Janani Vijayaraghavan, Plan Canada
Atika Ajra Ayon, Plan International
Hosted by Adam Levy
 
Supported by the Fondation Botnar and PMNCH, the Partnership for Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health. Read the full cCollection of articles showing the importance of investing in adolescent wellbeing.



00:03 Introduction to the podcast
00:11 The importance of education for adolescents
03:26 The role of education in health and wellbeing
04:43 The impact of education on society
10:21 The power of peer education
11:15 The role of media in education
12:31 The importance of meaningful engagement in education
14:45 The impact of education on health
17:48 The challenges in access to education
26:25 The role of education in combating child marriage
36:37 The impact of climate change on education
44:53 The role of education in mental wellbeing
45:59 Conclusion of the podcast