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CENTRE FOR PRACTICE BASED LEARNING AND INTERVENTION

Driving collaboration, innovation, and evidence-based solutions to create a better world through shared knowledge.

what we do

We work at the intersection of research, practice, and community engagement to address complex social, economic, and cultural challenges with solutions that are practical, inclusive, and evidence-driven.

Each year, we create spaces where ideas meet action, shaping conversations and partnerships that move communities forward.

2025 GLOBAL EVIDENCE AND IMPACT CONFERENCE

Driving collaboration, innovation, and evidence-based solutions to create a better world through shared knowledge.

Event Speakers

The conference was attended by a distinguished lineup of dignitaries, including global education ministers, leading researchers, and high-level policymakers. These expert speakers shared critical insights on the real-world impact of play-based learning, bridging the gap between evidence and practice. Their contributions provided a powerful vision for the future of education, highlighting the transformative power of playful pedagogy on a global stage.

Dunia Nur
President & CEO, African Canadian Civic Engagement Council (ACCEC)
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Dr. Joseph Mensah
Professor, York University
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Dr. Francis Owusu
Founder & CEO : C4P-BLI
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Renee Fehr
Development and Membership Specialist
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Eric Baffour Awuah
Researcher, Dept. of Anthropology, University of Alberta
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Elder Francis Whiskeyjack
Traditional Knowledge Keeper & Educator
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Panel Discussions
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Who We Serve

Our work is rooted in supporting those most affected by social, economic, and systemic challenges. We centre people and communities whose experiences are essential to shaping effective, evidence-informed solutions.

Underrepresented Minorities

We serve individuals and groups whose voices are often excluded from decision-making processes, ensuring lived experiences inform ethical research, evidence-based interventions, and meaningful social change.

Communities Facing Systemic Barriers

Our work supports populations affected by structural, social, and economic barriers, ensuring evidence and practice inform solutions that are inclusive, context-responsive, and sustainable.

Individuals Affected by Policy and Practice Gaps

We serve those impacted by gaps between policy intent and real-world practice, helping translate evidence into actions that improve access, equity, and outcomes at the community level.

Get in Touch

We welcome inquiries, partnerships, and conversations that help advance practice-based learning and meaningful impact.

Partners and Sponsors