Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with UNESCO during a ceremony held in UNESCO’s main hall in Paris.
This strategic agreement, supported by Hamdan-UNESCO Fund, seeks to enhance teacher-focused programs by UNESCO, reinforcing the partnership’s commitment to educational support and development.
The MoU was signed during the ceremony where the winners of the “Hamdan-UNESCO Prize for Teacher Development” were honored. Senior officials and UNESCO’s permanent delegates, Sheikh Rashid Bin Hamdan Al Maktoum, Supreme President of Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences attended.
Sheikh Rashid Bin Hamdan appreciated UNESCO for its unwavering commitment to supporting education, science, and culture, also highlighting its pivotal role in fostering international cooperation to enhance education, promote cultural diversity, and encourage human innovation.
Sheikh Rashid praised the strong ties between UNESCO and the UAE while stressing the Hamdan Foundation’s role in elevating education to new heights through its partnership with UNESCO, which has facilitated the sharing of effective educational practices and the development of teachers’ competencies throughout the world.
The significance of teachers in shaping a brighter future for upcoming generations was also highlighted. During the ceremony, Sheikh Rashid congratulated the winners and underscored the efforts of the judges and coordinators at both Hamdan Foundation and UNESCO.
Humaid Al Qatami Chairman of the Board of Trustees – Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences
“This agreement builds on the vision of the late Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, may he rest in peace, to support education and international initiatives that enhance teacher performance and capabilities. We are dedicated to investing in global education by empowering teachers to fulfill their essential role in community building.”
The MoU seeks to strengthen the cooperation between the Foundation and UNESCO in developing sustainable education programs, enhancing teacher skills, and building innovative solutions to tackle the educational challenges.
Additionally, it aims to foster inclusive educational environments to drive sustainability, focusing on enhancing effective teaching tools, improving teacher efficiency, and supporting efforts to raise education quality in areas that lack resources.
The Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation and UNESCO also honored three exceptional initiatives from Bangladesh, Brazil, and Togo.
These projects have excellent teacher performance and strengthened their impact on local educational systems. The recognition aligned with World Teachers’ Day 2024, themed under “Recognizing Teachers’ Voices: Towards a New Social Contract for Education”.
This year’s winners include three international organizations: Good Neighbors Bangladesh for the “Enhancing Teachers’ Capacities for Quality Educational Environment” project, Curitiba Municipality – Municipal Education Secretariat in Brazil for “Veredas Formativas”, which fosters interactive education and skill development for teachers, and Chicheo High School in Togo for its “Community-Based Approach to Improve Basic Literacy Skills” project designed for rural students.
Seven innovative projects made it to the final selection stage of the “Hamdan-UNESCO Prize for Teacher Development”, representing countries including Indonesia, Angola, Norway, China, and Brazil.
