Benefits of Education Parliamentary Forum
The Benefits of Education Parliamentary Forum is a forum founded and led by Leah Nantongo, as part of her long-standing mission to strengthen education-to-employment pathways and promote equitable access to meaningful work.
The forum is held at the United Kingdom Parliament and is organised and hosted by the DavMut Ku Bendecido Education & Employability Foundation, formerly known as Bendecido Practical Institute.
17 November 2026
Event Overview
The Benefits of Education Parliamentary Forum was first held on 17 November 2017 at the United Kingdom Parliament. The forum was organised and hosted by Bendecido Practical Institute, now known as the DavMut Ku Bendecido Education & Employability Foundation.
Founded and spearheaded by Leah Nantongo, the forum continues to inspire conversations around strengthening education, improving employability, and creating structured pathways into meaningful work through practical, compliant education systems.
Preparations are underway for the next edition, tentatively scheduled for 17 November 2026.
Purpose of the Forum
The Parliamentary Forum creates a platform for dialogue, collaboration and policy engagement around the transformative power of education.
- The lifelong value of education.
- Barriers affecting access to quality learning.
- The importance of education-to-employment pathways.
- Policy alignment to support lawful, meaningful work.
- The role of compliant, practical education systems in community transformation.
- Building partnerships between educators, employers and policymakers.
Host Organisation
The forum is hosted by the DavMut Ku Bendecido Education & Employability Foundation, formerly known as Bendecido Practical Institute.
Strengthening Educator Capability
Supporting educators through practical training, leadership development and innovative teaching approaches.Education-to-Employment
Designing compliant education pathways that prepare learners for meaningful and sustainable work.Meaningful Employment
Creating opportunities that connect education, skills development and lawful employment.Community Empowerment
Promoting sustainable development through education, partnerships and community engagement.Why Attend?
Participants will gain valuable insights from education leaders, policymakers, researchers and practitioners while engaging in discussions that shape future education policy and employability initiatives.
- Connect with international education stakeholders.
- Explore innovative education models.
- Discuss practical employability solutions.
- Build strategic partnerships.
- Contribute to policy conversations.
- Support equitable access to quality education.
Join the Conversation
The Benefits of Education Parliamentary Forum continues to champion the belief that education remains one of the most powerful investments for individuals, communities and nations. We look forward to welcoming educators, policymakers, development partners, employers and advocates to the next forum.
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