Ma'an Governor Khaled Al-Hajjaj inspected the governorate's Youth Directorate to review the workflow and the youth, sports, and cultural programs and activities it implements, as well as the efforts made to serve youth, develop their skills, and enhance their community participation.
The Governor discussed ways to develop youth work and expand the scope of initiatives to meet the needs of youth and support creativity and innovation, stressing the importance of strengthening coordination and cooperation with various institutions to implement quality programs that contribute to serving the youth in the governorate.
He was also briefed on the directorate's efforts in supporting youth and implementing programs and initiatives, in addition to its participation in the Al-Hussein Award for Voluntary Work, and its role in promoting a culture of volunteerism and encouraging initiatives aimed at serving the local community.
On the other hand, the Ma'an Youth Center carried out an activity for beginner scouting preparation and volunteer work at King Abdullah II School for Excellence, with the aim of developing scouting skills and fostering a spirit of cooperation and teamwork.
The activity, presented by coach Mohammed Al-Khatib, included training and practical sessions that covered the history of the Jordanian Scout Movement and its role in serving the community. It came within the center's efforts to develop the capabilities of youth and adolescents, instill scouting and voluntary values in them, and enhance their positive participation in serving the local community.
The center also carried out an activity to revive traditional folk games, within the framework of its plan aimed at utilizing free time and promoting healthy lifestyles.
The events focused on the importance of physical activity in enhancing health and fitness, investing energies positively, and establishing values of sportsmanship and cooperation.
Furthermore, the "Dhiya for Hope and Empowerment" initiative, hosted by the Ma'an Youth Directorate, in partnership with the South Association for Environmental and Community Conservation, carried out a voluntary event at Rashid Mixed Secondary School in the villages of Rashid, with the aim of promoting values of social responsibility, spreading psychological awareness, and establishing concepts of inclusion and participation among students.
In turn, the Al-Sharah Youth Center concluded the activities of the "Basmat Khair" (Imprint of Good) volunteer initiative, in cooperation with the Al-Sharah Municipality, the Environmental Protection Directorate in Ma'an Governorate, and a number of schools.
The initiative aimed to promote a culture of volunteerism, preserve the environment, and improve the general appearance of the targeted areas.
For his part, the Al-Risha Youth Center, in cooperation with Wadi Al-Salam School, held an awareness lecture on "Reducing Random Littering," which addressed the importance of social responsibility and good environmental citizenship.
In Petra, the activities of the "Cybersecurity Fundamentals" program were launched at the Taybeh Youth Center.
Eng. Ahmed Abu Karaki discussed the importance of raising awareness of safe digital practices and enhancing skills for dealing with electronic risks in accordance with the latest concepts and applications.
In Tafilah, the governorate's Youth Directorate held introductory sessions on the Al-Hussein Award for Voluntary Work, as part of efforts aimed at spreading the culture of volunteerism, increasing awareness of the importance of community participation, and supporting purposeful voluntary initiatives.
