To promote digital education and empower the youth
BEIRUT – As part of promoting
educational development, strengthening digital transformation, and empowering the
youth, Chairman and Founder of Koura Renaissance Foundation (KRF), Mr. Hassan
Sakr, and Mr. Burhan Al Ashkar, representative of HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh for
Culture and Media in Lebanon, inaugurated the Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Knowledge
Station in Koura’s headquarters.
The two parties, furthermore, signed
a cooperation agreement in the fields of training, digital learning, and
capacity building, in the presence of prominent educational and social
personalities, as well as local community representatives.
During the inauguration ceremony, Mr. Al Ashkar stated that
establishing the Knowledge Station comes within the mission of TAG.GD aimed at
spreading knowledge, enhancing quality learning, and providing training and
capacity-building opportunities for the youth.
This is in line with the rapid advancement of knowledge economy and
digital transformation, and at the same time, to positively contribute to the
preparation of generations equipped to address the challenges of the modern era.
For his part, Mr. Saker stated that signing the agreement and the inauguration
of the Knowledge Station represent a significant milestone toward advancing
local development in Koura area, emphasizing the importance of institutional
partnerships in creating modern learning environments that enhance youth
opportunities for sustainable learning and support their integration into
digital and professional learning programs.
Moreover, the two sides stressed that the agreement establishes a
framework for long-term collaboration with the aim to carry out specialized
education and training programs, organizing knowledge-based and digital
activities that effectively contribute to raising awareness, sharpening skills,
and fostering a culture of innovation in line with the best interests of the
local community.
For her part, the Knowledge Station Director, Dr. Marie-Lyne Mansi,
pointed to the pivotal role the Station plays as an integrated and training
platform dedicated to developing youth capacities in line with the demands of
the modern era and rapid technological advancements.
It is worth mentioning that the inauguration of the Abu-Ghazaleh
Knowledge Station in Koura represents a key milestone in advancing digital
education and serves as a tangible demonstration of both institutions’
commitment to serving society, while reinforcing investment in knowledge as a
core driver of comprehensive development.