<p>DG EAC fulfils its mission under the leadership of Commissioner Gabriel responsible for DG Education, Youth, Sport, and Culture, in line with the overall objectives and political guidelines of the European Commission. </p><p>Its mission targets to contribute to a knowledge-based Europe with the aim to achieve a competitive economy and an inclusive society, while addressing both the green transition and the digital transformation. </p><p>In this regard DG EAC develops policy actions and fosters cooperation with Member States supported by the relevant programmes:&nbsp;</p><p>- to foster equity, excellence and agility in education systems;</p><p>- to promote culture as a catalyst for the European values;</p><p>- to stimulate competitive research and innovation;</p><p>- to empower young people to become active citizens in the democratic life;</p><p>- to develop the European dimension in sport;</p><p>- to strengthen international cooperation.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

<p></p>The 'My Story is Your Story' program, by the Foreign Affairs Ministry of Israel, is a year-long program that pairs young students and professionals with Holocaust survivors around the world to help them share their stories on social media. The program includes regular virtual workshops on the History of the Holocaust, Holocaust Remembrance in the Digital Age, Storytelling and Content Creation.<p></p>

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