First Lady Nehmat Aoun at the launch of the School of Citizenship's second year on Oct. 14 at the National Library. Photo provided by her press office.
BEIRUT — The School of Citizenship's second academic year began Wednesday with an inauguration ceremony led by First Lady Neemat Aoun at the National Library in Beirut’s Sanayeh.Launched a year ago in 150 public and private schools across Lebanon, the program will expand to 300 schools this year. The ceremony recognized 10 schools, eight private and two public, whose students stood out for their civic projects and marked the launch of a citizenship scholarship fund.The fund will support civic projects at the two winning public schools. It will also provide scholarships to 10 students from each of the eight distinguished private schools in recognition of their outstanding civic engagement.Developed with support from UNESCO, the Education Ministry, and civil society partners, the program aims to foster a culture of active citizenship...
BEIRUT — The School of Citizenship's second academic year began Wednesday with an inauguration ceremony led by First Lady Neemat Aoun at the National Library in Beirut’s Sanayeh.Launched a year ago in 150 public and private schools across Lebanon, the program will expand to 300 schools this year. The ceremony recognized 10 schools, eight private and two public, whose students stood out for their civic projects and marked the launch of a citizenship scholarship fund.The fund will support civic projects at the two winning public schools. It will also provide scholarships to 10 students from each of the eight distinguished private schools in recognition of their outstanding civic engagement.Developed with support from UNESCO, the Education Ministry, and civil society partners, the program aims to foster a culture of active...
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