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The 3rd summit of education through sport in Africa was officially launched this morning in Casablanca, during a plenary of opening rich in commitments and perspectives. Organized by the NGO Tibu Africa, in collaboration with the International Sports for All Federation (Tafisa) and UNESCO, this reference pan -African event brings together more than 500 participants from more than 30 countries. Through four days of debate, training and meetings, it aims to accelerate the systemic transformation of Africa thanks to the power of sport.
From the opening plenary held at the Barceló Anfa Casablanca hotel, the highlights followed one another in the presence of Mr. Mili Abdesslam, representative of the Minister of National Education, Preschool and Sports and Director of the Promotion of School Sport at the Ministry of National Education and Sports, the President of the Casablanca-Settat Regional Council, Mr. Abdellatif Maâzouz and the regional director of UNESCO Maghreb, M.Eric Falt and Mr. Mohamed Amine Zariat, president of the NGO Tibu Africa.
The Minister of National Education, Preschool and Sports, Mr. Mohamed Saad Berrada, said: “This summit embodies an ambitious vision, that of making sport a pillar of education, inclusion and social cohesion. It is part of our commitment to supporting each young person towards development, empowerment and citizen participation. Sport is a school of life, a human development accelerator, a concrete response to the challenges of tomorrow. ”
An assumed CAP, which is in line with the objectives set by 2030, in particular in terms of inclusive education, equal opportunities and social innovation by sport.
Among the international figures that have marked this first day by their inspiring interventions: Amadou Gallo Fall (NBA Africa), Géraldine Robert (Yemaly), Nasser Al-Khori (Generation Amazing) and Joe Doiron (Active Kids Adventures-Canada). Their speeches have nourished the reflections around sport as a lever of peace, impact and leadership.
Three structuring agreements, initiated by the NGO Tibu Africa, were initialed on this occasion: with the Ministry of National Education to strengthen the integration of sport in educational and professional journeys via the opening of the second chance school in Laâyoune; With UNESCO, to launch an academy of female leadership in sport; With Generation Amazing, to promote international cooperation around social innovation through sport.
Mohamed Amine Zariat, founding president of Tibu Africa, underlined: “This summit is not a simple meeting: it is a platform of initiatives, a catalyst for transformations and a declaration of collective intention. By dealing with major themes linked to inclusion, education, equality and employability, we build resilient and committed Africa together. »»
The afternoon kicked off the International Sports Forum for Development, which will revolve around thematic panels and training workshops. At the same time, the social innovation fair through sport has been inaugurated, highlighting concrete solutions carried by around thirty start-ups, associations and players in the field.
This dynamic does not stop there: inclusive sports activities, regional caravans and field actions will extend, throughout the year, the commitments made during the summit. A concrete way of bringing the promises of sport for all, beyond speeches.
An event supported by a coalition initiated by partners: the National Initiative for Human Development (INDH), the Regional Education and Training Academy of Casablanca-Settat, the Canadian Embassy in Morocco, the Netherlands Embassy in Morocco, the General Delegation for Prison Administration and Reintegration (DGAPR), UNFPA, UNFPA Refugees (UNHCR), the French Institute, Capgemini Engineering, Royal Air Maroc (RAM), Smeia, Defender, Generation Amazing, Mineral Waters of Oulmès, The National Lottery, Hassan II University.
