Youth Knowledge Forum — 7-8 September 2026, Rabat, Morocco
About Youth Knowledge Forum
The Youth Knowledge Forum (YKF) is an initiative organized by the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme.
The challenge is based on the Knowledge Tree Award, where racers qualify for the largest number of people who have been able to erase their illiteracy, and the new learner who has made the most progress in his educational career over the course of a year deserves the award.
The Target
The Literacy Project in the Arab World aims to help young people and adults develop their abilities, knowledge and skills, enhance their qualifications, positively influence their behavior and contribute to their economic, social and cultural well-being and enable them to become productive and participatory members of society. It is an integral and integral part of all Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum initiatives and programs in human, social and economic development.
Challenger
Any Arab who is well versed in reading and writing can participate in the challenge
Stages of Challenge
that man can read and write, that means he can see things differently. Our goal in the first stage of the challenge is for every Arab to read and write, thus overcoming all the fears he faces from ignorance, poverty and disease. This challenge prepares participants to become effective people rather than a burden on society.
Those who wish to participate in this challenge, which aims to erase the illiteracy of 30 million Arabs, should register their data via the website. The teacher then adds the names of his students and their data. The site allows them to cultivate the knowledge tree, Through social networking sites, to participate in the learning journey. The new teachers are added to the catalyst tree. As you begin planting a new tree for each new teacher.
Wins the challenging teacher who contributed to the literacy of the largest number of students, and reached the students to advanced stages, and the student who makes greater progress through tests is eligible for the award.
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How to apply
There are two types of awards, each of them require applicants to register and fill the appropriate form. Though to apply for any of the three awards, you should do the following:
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Register by selecting the appropriate type (Individual, organization).
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Carefully fill the required form and attach support documents.
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View your application for review.
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Submit you application.
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Application could be reviewed and edited with the specified dates.