On January 4 in Rabat, the Faculty of Educational Sciences initiated the second edition of the National Reading Project, in collaboration with the Ministry of National Education and the Scientific Research Foundation in the United Arab Emirates. Placed under the theme “For a society of readers”, this project aims to encourage reading among new generations, promote human and citizenship values, and instill a spirit of creative, critical and knowledge-producing reading.
Abdellatif Kidai, the dean of the FSE in Rabat, highlighted the low level of reading within Moroccan society, particularly in academia, and expressed the university's commitment to this project. Director of Research and Development at the United Arab Emirates Scientific Research Foundation, Abdulqodus Qawam, also highlighted the importance of this project in consolidating academic and development cooperation between the United Arab Emirates and Morocco.
The project consists of four competitions: “The Educated Student” for school students, “The Diamond Reader” for university students, “The Educated Teacher” for teachers, and “The Establishment of Enlightenment” for societal establishments. Participants are invited to read thirty books in Arabic or Amazigh languages, covering various fields. This initiative aligns with the Strategic Vision of the 2015-2030 reform of the Moroccan education system, aiming to enrich the culture of reading within society.
This project promotes reading and participates in the kingdom's struggle against illiteracy. It is an opportunity for younger generations to open up to new horizons of knowledge and reflection, while strengthening their commitment to the values of citizenship and humanity.