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TALE - Tony Awad Learning and Education

The TALE Foundation (Tony Awad Learning and Education) is a family initiative born from the conviction that education is the key to a better future.
Inspired by the life and values of Tony Awad, it continues his commitment to knowledge, merit and solidarity.

The Man Behind the Mission: Tony Awad’s Legacy

For Tony Awad, true legacy was not material wealth, but the transmission of knowledge and human values.
A graduate of HEC Paris and Sciences Po, he led a brilliant career as a senior executive while remaining deeply committed to sharing knowledge.

The son of a schoolteacher, he grew up with a love of learning and the conviction that education could transform lives — and transform Lebanon.
Alongside his professional responsibilities, he taught evening classes at Saint Joseph University, believing that a society progresses only through its educated, active citizens. This guiding belief shaped his entire life.

Tony Awad often said:
« Education is the most precious legacy one can pass on. »

A Commitment Continued by His Family

Tony Awad Learning and Education Foundation

The TALE Foundation is a family foundation that now carries this ideal: giving every young Lebanese the opportunity to learn, dream and build a better future.

Through its solidarity and excellence scholarship programs, the foundation supports both families in difficulty and promising young talents, combining equal opportunity with recognition of merit.

In Tony Awad’s spirit, the foundation also develops well-being initiatives designed to nurture dignity, knowledge and the future driving forces of Lebanese society.

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Education in Lebanon: A National Emergency

A Legacy to Preserve

For decades, Lebanon was a beacon of knowledge in the Arab world:

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    Literacy rate > 99%

    An exceptional literacy rate, among the highest in the region, a sign of historical and widespread access to education.

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    Renowned schools

    A network of schools known for the quality of their teaching and their academic standards.

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    Prestigious universities

    Universities that attract students from across the region and enjoy a strong international reputation.

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    Trilingualism that opens up to the world.

    Proficiency in Arabic, French, and English enhances openness, mobility, and professional opportunities.

A major crisis

Today, Lebanon is facing an unprecedented economical crisis:

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    Young people out of school

    1 in 3 young people are out of the school system (UNICEF, 2025).

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    Expensive schooling

    26% of families are unable to pay for schooling (UNICEF, 2024)

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    Mass migration of teachers

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    Insufficient education budget

    The education budget is among the lowest in the region, at 1.6% of GDP, far below the 4% to 6% recommended by the World Bank (2020).

Preserving access to education means saving a generation — and the future of the country

Our Identity

Mission

To guarantee every Lebanese child and young person access to quality education, whether they are facing difficulties or possess great potential.

Vision

A Lebanon where:

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    Every child goes to school
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    no young person is deprived of a future
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    Great talents have access to the best opportunities.
Values
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    Solidarity — Equal opportunities for all
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    Excellence — Encouraging ambition and achievement
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    Merit — Rewarding effort
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    Responsability — Training engaged citizens

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