Rabat: As part of the educational programs developed by the Foundation for the Safeguarding of Cultural Heritage of Rabat, Her Royal Highness Princess Lalla Hasnaa, President of the Foundation, visited the “Educational Complex 132-134” secondary school of Baku, involved in an educational twinning project between Rabat and Baku’s institutions.

According to Agence Marocaine De Presse, this initiative is carried out in partnership with Morocco’s Ministry of National Education, Preschool, and Sports; the Ministry of Youth, Culture, and Communication; and Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Science and Education, as well as the Heydar Aliyev Foundation. It involves five schools in Rabat and five others in Baku.

The Foundation for the Safeguarding of Cultural Heritage of Rabat aims to raise youth awareness and education around cultural heritage by promoting transmission, exchange, and intercultural dialogue in the spirit of the universal values championed by UNESCO.

This partnership seeks to raise awareness among young generations in Rabat and Baku about the richness of their cultural heritage, while encouraging intercultural openness through education. The program fosters educational and cultural exchange between the two cities, enabling students to share knowledge and experiences and build lasting cultural ties.

Through collaborative projects and interactive learning experiences, the initiative aspires to deepen mutual understanding of cultural wealth while promoting global awareness and cooperation.

The Minister of Youth, Culture and Communication, Mohammed Mehdi Bensaid, highlighted the importance of the role played by the Foundation for the Safeguarding of Cultural Heritage of Rabat in preserving and promoting the history and heritage of the Kingdom’s capital. He noted that his department is fully committed to fostering cultural and educational exchanges.

The Foundation’s Executive Manager, Yousra Aannour, stated that the twinning project is part of the ‘I discover my heritage’ program, recognized by UNESCO as a reference in heritage education. The program aims to strengthen the spirit of exchange, understanding, and cultural dialogue between young people from Rabat and Baku.

The twinning offers interactive educational kits adapted to the cultural realities of each city, allowing students to explore and value their environment’s heritage through creative and participatory activities. The pedagogical approaches are designed to ensure that the kits are accessible and engaging for students.

School deliverables will include student presentations showcasing artistic and literary contributions, reflecting their engagement in discovering cultural heritage. These works will take forms such as essays, poetry, visual artworks, and photographic documentation.

By building lasting ties between schools of Rabat and Baku, this partnership paves the way for an exemplary model of cooperation, promoting local heritage while fostering mutual cultural understanding.