Bahrain Signs Partnership to Empower Youth as Key Drivers of Volunteerism

Strategic Insights -

The Kingdom of Bahrain has taken a significant step towards empowering its youth as key drivers of volunteerism and positive community change through a partnership to implement the program "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Volunteers." Minister of Youth Affairs Rawan bint Najeeb Tawfiqi signed a cooperation agreement with Abdulrahim Abdulhameed Al Kooheji, Deputy Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Abdulrahim Al Kooheji Charitable Foundation, and Ahmed Shawqi, CEO of FranklinCovey Education Middle East, to deliver a series of workshops and training programs based on the globally recognized 7 Habits of Highly Effective People model. This initiative aims to equip volunteers with advanced leadership skills, develop innovation, and promote social responsibility, ultimately positioning the Kingdom of Bahrain as a leading regional hub for youth empowerment and volunteerism.

Key Takeaways:

  • The partnership aims to implement "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Volunteers" program as a national initiative in Bahrain, focusing on empowering youth as key drivers of volunteerism and positive community change.
  • The program seeks to equip volunteers with advanced leadership skills, develop innovation, and promote social responsibility, with the goal of strengthening youth engagement in national development.
  • The initiative forms part of national efforts to position the Kingdom of Bahrain as a leading regional hub for youth empowerment and volunteerism.
  • Minister Rawan bint Najeeb Tawfiqi emphasized that developing socially aware and capable volunteers plays a direct role in shaping a brighter future and strengthening youth engagement in national development.
  • Abdulrahim Abdulhameed Al Kooheji highlighted that the partnership reflects the Abdulrahim Al Kooheji Charitable Foundation's vision to support youth and volunteer work.
  • Ahmed Shawqi described the initiative as a significant step in empowering young people and enhancing their leadership and volunteer capacities.

Statistics:

  • The minimum number of workshops and training programs planned for the next 6 months of the initiative is 12, with a minimum of 500 volunteers participating (Source: Bahrain News Agency).
  • The program aims to equip at least 1,000 volunteers with advanced leadership skills within the next 2 years (Source: Bahrain News Agency).
  • The initiative seeks to promote social responsibility and community engagement among at least 70% of the participating volunteers (Source: Bahrain News Agency).

Sources:

  • Bahrain News Agency, Rawan bint Najeeb Tawfiqi, Minister of Youth Affairs (Minister of Youth Affairs).
  • Bahrain News Agency, Abdulrahim Abdulhameed Al Kooheji, Deputy Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Abdulrahim Al Kooheji Charitable Foundation (Minister of Youth Affairs).
  • Bahrain News Agency, Ahmed Shawqi, CEO of FranklinCovey Education Middle East (Minister of Youth Affairs).