Event Summary
On 24 November 2025, Advancing Civil Society - GLOCA organized a webinar titled “Introduction to Understanding Renaissance Thought,” delivered by Amer Khattab and facilitated by Hana Al Qatini. The webinar engaged 34 participants and focused on renaissance thought, critical awareness, and Syria’s future.
Webinar Focus
The session introduced participants to the concept of renaissance, its modern historical development, major thinkers, intellectual characteristics, and contemporary renaissance projects. It also connected renaissance discourse to the Syrian context and the role of youth in shaping future social transformation.
Key Outputs
The webinar raised participants’ intellectual awareness and created an interactive space to discuss Syria’s future through a renaissance-oriented lens. It also contributed to strengthening the presence of serious intellectual dialogue within the Shabab PRO platform.
Key Learning
The session emphasized that thought is the foundation of any successful renaissance project, and that critical awareness is essential for meaningful social change.
Impact
The webinar provided a safe intellectual space for dialogue and highlighted the importance of investing in thought and awareness alongside field-based civic and community work.
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Agenda
Advancing Civil Society - GLOCA is organizing a webinar titled “Introduction to Understanding Renaissance Thought,” delivered by Amer Khattab and facilitated by Hana Al Qatini.
Objectives
The webinar aims to strengthen participants’ intellectual and historical understanding of renaissance thought and connect it to Syria’s contemporary context and future prospects.
Main Themes
The concept of renaissance and its modern history.
Development and stages of renaissance discourse.
Key renaissance thinkers and their intellectual visions.
Main characteristics of renaissance thought.
Contemporary renaissance projects.
Future horizons of renaissance and Syria’s future.
Expected Outcomes
Participants are expected to gain broader intellectual awareness, engage in critical discussion on Syria’s future, and reflect on the role of thought in social change.
#GLOCA #RenaissanceThought #CriticalThinking #YouthDialogue #CivicAwareness