Children as Change Makers

Inspired by narratives on children's rights and social action, Learning Allowed offers a robust framework to create experiential learning opportunities that will equip students in higher and further education to actively get involved in community change projects that partner with children and young people.

Sam Frankel is Founder and CEO of Learning Allowed with roles as Associate Professor at King's University College, Western University, Canada and Visiting Fellow at Manchester Metropolitan University, UK.
Daniella Bendo is Associate Professor in the Department of Childhood and Youth Studies at King's University College at Western University in London, Ontario, Canada. Her research focuses on advocacy, children's rights, participation, youth justice, climate activism, child-centered research methodologies and community engagement with young people.