Through cooperation between the World Organization for al-Azhar Graduates and the Franciscan Cultural Center, the Oikos Young initiative\u2014aimed at promoting dialog and collaboration between different cultures\u2014was launched through a training program entitled \u201cYouth for Change and Sustainable Development.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The program focuses on environmental, economic, and social issues within Mediterranean countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The launch of the initiative was attended by Major General Wael Bakhit, Vice President of the Board of Directors of the Organization; Prof. Abdul Dayyem Nussair, Secretary General of the Organization and Advisor to the Grand Imam; Prof. Mohammad al-Mahrsawi, President of al-Azhar International Academy for Training Imams, Preachers, and Fatwa Researchers; Father Mourad Maglaa, Regional President of the Franciscan Friars in Egypt; along with a group of professors and deans from the faculties of al-Azhar University and a high-level delegation from the Franciscan Order, in the presence of fifty Egyptian Azhari students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Notably, Prof. Abdul Dayyem Nussair emphasized that the Organization is committed to ongoing cooperation with all entities and centers that support dialog and peaceful coexistence among peoples, in a manner that fosters integration and promotes noble values and principles. He also praised the collaboration with the Franciscan Cultural Center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Furthermore, Prof. Al-Mahrasawi stated that Islam is a religion that advocates cooperation, mutual understanding, and the cultivation of virtuous values. He added that al-Azhar, through all its institutions, actively promotes dialog and collaboration between different cultures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Moreover, Father Mourad Maglaa stated that the Franciscan Center always welcomes fruitful cooperation with al-Azhar Graduates Organization to promote dialog and establish shared pathways for cooperation in a spirit of love and mutual acceptance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Father Francisco Zacca provided an overview of “Oikos,” explaining that it is an innovative model of higher education within the International Academy, focusing on a multicultural vision for education and training in its mission<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is worth noting that Prof. Mohammad Abdul Rahman, a professor at al-Azhar University, emphasized that religion plays a significant and essential role in supporting and promoting sustainable development across various aspects of life, particularly in advancing social justice and environmental preservation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Paolo Cancelli also expressed gratitude to the Organization for the warm reception and the opportunity to participate in the meeting.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Through cooperation between the World Organization for al-Azhar Graduates and the Franciscan Cultural Center, the Oikos Young initiative\u2014aimed at promoting dialog and collaboration between different cultures\u2014was launched through a training program entitled \u201cYouth for Change and Sustainable Development.\u201d The program focuses on environmental, economic, and social issues within Mediterranean countries. The launch of the initiative …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":45,"featured_media":25288,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[75,108,97,74],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-25287","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-activities","category-al-azhar","category-al-azhar-ambassadors","category-news"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t