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A New Global Initiative by EdHeroes to Preserve Cultural Heritage Through Education

EdHeroes, a prominent global educational network, has announced an ambitious initiative aimed at integrating cultural heritage into education worldwide. This plan follows the success of the previous year's EdHeroes Global Forum on Cultural Heritage in Education, which highlighted the pressing need to safeguard our cultural traditions, languages, and stories.

Dr. Mahendra Mishra, a recipient of the UNESCO International Mother Language Award 2023, emphasized the urgency of this initiative, stating, "The rapid erosion of traditional culture has jeopardized the future of childhood and left our society in a state of despair. The committee represents global solidarity in reviving cultural diversity."

The foundation of this initiative is built upon six core values: unity in diversity, sustainability of cultural heritage, equitable education for all, lifelong learning, meaningful innovation, and global collaboration. These principles will guide the development of impactful global projects that embrace diversity while addressing shared educational challenges.

To bring this vision to life, EdHeroes plans to launch several crucial programs, including the Global Education Exchange Program (GEEP), projects focused on the preservation and revitalization of cultural heritage, community-oriented curriculum development, World Citizen Learning, and the EdHeroes Action Week. These programs aim to foster an educational environment that ensures mutual learning and collaboration, where each cultural heritage is celebrated and acknowledged in the educational sphere.

EdHeroes is reaching out to governments, non-profit organizations, educators, businesses, and influential community figures to join this global movement dedicated to protecting cultural heritage through education. With collective efforts, a more inclusive and sustainable future can be envisioned—one where education serves as a bridge between cultures and promotes unity and shared understanding.

Among the key figures involved in the EdHeroes Cultural Heritage in Education Committee are:

• - Martin Vegas (Director of Horizontes Program, UNESCO Perú)
• - Mercedes Mayol Lassalle (Global President, OMEP)
• - Dr. Mahendra Mishra (UNESCO International Mother Language Award Winner)
• - Piotr Michalowski (Board Member, European Network of Cultural Centers ENCC Brussels)
• - Sara Mitchell (Partnership Coordinator, Amantani, EdHeroes Hub Leader in Peru)
• - Spyridon Kogkas (Co-founder and CEO of Imagine Heritage, EdHeroes Greece Hub Leader)
• - Keris Kwan (Representative of Mangkunegaran Palace, Indonesia)
• - Gilles Pétreault (Vice President, OMEP France)
• - Charles Looker (Awekura|Kaihautū Lead and Kairapu (Alumni) of 2016)
• - Gillette Hall (former Economist at the World Bank)

For more details, please visit EdHeroes' official website. This initiative represents a significant stride in cultivating a future where cultural heritage finds its rightful place in education, ultimately enriching the learning experiences of students worldwide.