UWSLIVE: Women Leading Education in Madagascar

On 4^th March 2026, UWS hosted its second UWS LIVE webinar “Women Leading Education in Madagascar”.

Hosted by Laura Pearce, UWS Director of Strategic Partnerships, the event brought together two exceptional women for a special International Women’s Day edition of our UWS LIVE series, spotlighting female leadership and the transformative power of girls’ education. 

Julie Ravaivo – Programmes Manager, UWS Madagascar 
Julie leads our community-based education programmes across Madagascar, working closely with teachers, parents, and local leaders to ensure every child has access to quality education. This school year, UWS Madagascar is supporting over 10,000 children – 56% of whom are girls – alongside 243 Teachers. 

Lia Larson – UWS Trustee and Head of Investment Banking Client Services EMEA at Goldman Sachs 
Lia reflected on her leadership journey and her recent trip with UWS. She shared powerful stories of meeting girls whose lives have changed through education – and the mothers who are championing them every step of the way. Together, the panel explored how education changes the futures of girls, families, and entire communities – and how women at every level are driving this change. 

Whether you want to learn more about UWS’s work in Madagascar, hear real stories from the field, or feel inspired by women leading change, we invite you to watch the full conversation below:

This International Women’s Day, we are celebrating the theme “Give To Gain”. 

When a girl steps foot into a classroom, she doesn’t just gain an education. She gains safety. She gains confidence. She gains the power to choose her own future. If you feel inspired by the stories shared in this webinar, please consider supporting our Give to Gain Campaign.