I2Can: Inspire and Ignite
Using play-based education to equip young learners with essential life skill that build confidence and responsibility
Countries
India, Philippines
Priority Area
Skills, Education and Entrepreneurship
Sustainable Development Goals
Our Partners
i2Can: Inspire and Ignite is a flagship life-skills initiative that empowers grade school students through an interactive and engaging series of board games. Designed around four essential themes — safe living, healthy living, green living, and ethical living — the program uses scenario-based challenges and collaborative decision-making to build competence, confidence, and character in young learners, preparing them for life’s complexities and their roles in the community.
What We Are Solving
Limited Access to Life Skills Education
Over 250 million children lack access to life skills education, leaving them without the basic competencies they need for the future.
Rising Safety, Health, and Environmental Risks Among Youth
A lack of safety and health education leaves children exposed to preventable accidents and poor lifestyle choices.
Gaps in Ethical and Social Responsibility Among Children
Children lack the ethical guidance and environmental awareness required to become responsible community members.
The Need
Asia hosts 60% of the world’s youth, yet many lack access to essential life skills education. Rapid growth and technological change expose gaps in practical knowledge, including road safety, fire prevention, health, hygiene, and environmental awareness, crucial for youth safety, responsibility, and well-being.
The Intervention
I2Can: Inspire and Ignite brings life skills education to grade school students through a four-part board game. Covering safe, healthy, green, and ethical living, the program combines scenario-based learning, expert talks, and interactive activities, building students’ competence, confidence, and character for real-life application.
Impact Aligned with Global Goals
Our I2Can program creates measurable outcomes that directly contribute to key UN Sustainable Development Goals.
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Activities Conducted
11,435
Students Reached
278
Teachers Engaged
450
Schools Targeted
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