Mohammad bin Abdullah Al Gergawi, Secretary-General of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI), emphasized the importance of the Lebanon Education Continuity Project for Lebanese students and praised the UAE leadership's commitment to education's role in community advancement. The Digital School is collaborating with partners and authorities to support children in Lebanon who have faced disruptions in their education due to lack of resources and infrastructure.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has instructed the provision of emergency food aid, in collaboration with the United Nations World Food Programme, to benefit 250,000 people in Lebanon. The UAE Stands with Lebanon campaign, overseen by the International Humanitarian and Philanthropic Council, has seen significant community engagement, demonstrating the UAE's dedication to education as a fundamental aspect of community recovery and progress.
The Lebanon Education Continuity Project aims to provide education to children in displacement centers in Lebanon through digital channels using smart solutions that do not require an internet connection. The project aligns digital content with Lebanon's official curriculum and is overseen by the Digital School to ensure the support of Lebanese children and schools affected by current events.
Through its humanitarian response, the UAE has provided emergency aid, food, and healthcare support to the Lebanese people. The launch of dedicated programs by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, underscores the commitment to education continuity in Lebanon via the Digital School, a part of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI).
MBRGI focuses on investing in people, education, and knowledge dissemination as crucial elements for societal advancement. The organization has launched numerous programs to support education in developing countries, combat illiteracy, train teachers, build educational infrastructure, and offer vocational training to underprivileged students. Efforts are also directed towards enlightening Arab youth by encouraging reading and knowledge acquisition to prepare them for future challenges.
Various Emirati humanitarian and charitable organizations have collaborated to facilitate the delivery of medical supplies, food, and essential items for women and children to Lebanon. The Lebanon Education Continuity Project, expected to benefit 40,000 students initially, will provide educational programs and training for teachers using integrated digital platforms to ensure continued learning for children affected by current events. Numerous individuals from various backgrounds have contributed to relief efforts at collection centers across different Emirates.
