Coral participated as Main Partner in Reform Starts Young 2026, held at the Holy Spirit University of Kaslik (USEK). The event brought together students, young professionals, entrepreneurs, investors and business leaders to discuss opportunities for youth participation and leadership.
Valerie Khater, Coral’s Marketing and Corporate Communications Director, delivered the opening keynote, emphasizing the importance of giving young people opportunities to contribute today. “At Coral, we believe our role is to help create opportunities for young people to learn, collaborate, and lead. Because you are not simply the leaders of tomorrow. You are already shaping today,” she said.
Her address also highlighted Coral’s sustainability work, including the Coral Roots nursery, which can cultivate up to 15,000 native seedlings annually, its reforestation partnerships and its clean-energy activities.
Badiaa Louis, Coral’s Operations Director, participated in a panel discussion on the practical support young people need to succeed. “You are either talented or very talented, but never not talented,” she observed. “What our young people need is not motivation; they have that in abundance. They need exposure, guidance, practical experience, and someone who believes in their potential.”
Carla Sakr, Coral’s Business Development and ESG Manager, served on the judging panel for the sustainability competition, evaluating proposals addressing environmental and social challenges.
Coral thanks Eng. Jane Aghjayan, founder of Reform Starts Young, and USEK for organizing and hosting the event.
