Introductory sessions and visits for the Al-Hussein Volunteering Award
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The Karak Governorate Youth Directorate, in cooperation with the Vocational Training Center in Karak, conducted two introductory sessions on the Al-Hussein bin Abdullah II Award for Volunteering, with the participation of 45 female trainees, with the aim of introducing the award and encouraging participation in purposeful volunteer initiatives.
The two sessions addressed the importance of preparing and developing volunteer initiatives, transforming creative ideas into qualitative and sustainable initiatives that contribute to serving the local community, and enhancing the values of social responsibility, belonging, and active citizenship, in addition to emphasizing the importance of participating in the fourth cycle of the award.
The award liaison officers, Dr. Hiyam Al-Hamaydeh and Mohammad Al-Laimoun, along with the award ambassador, Mohammad Al-Thunaibat, provided an explanation of the award’s vision, mission, goals, fields, and categories, as well as participation criteria, nomination conditions, and the mechanism for electronic registration and submission. They also introduced the "Nahno" platform for volunteering and its role in documenting achievements and volunteer hours.
The Capital Governorate Youth Directorate also held an introductory session on the award at the Al-Nuzha Secondary Vocational School for Girls, with the participation of 67 teachers and owners of volunteer initiatives.
The session emphasized the importance of encouraging qualitative volunteer initiatives that meet the needs of the local community, contribute to consolidating the culture of volunteering, enhance community participation, and achieve a sustainable impact.
The ongoing sessions implemented by the directorate in various regions of the governorate come within the efforts of the Ministry of Youth aimed at empowering youth, consolidating the culture of volunteering, expanding participation in the award, and motivating individuals and institutions to launch volunteer initiatives that contribute to serving society and achieving a sustainable positive impact.
Similarly, the Basta Youth Center in Ma'an carried out field introductory visits for the Al-Hussein Volunteering Award, targeting a number of schools in the areas of Basta, Ail, Al-Farzakh, Bir Abu Dannah, and Rashid, within the framework of promoting the culture of volunteering and encouraging students and teaching staff to participate in volunteer initiatives aimed at serving the local community.
The visits were intended to strengthen the partnership with educational institutions, expand the scope of awareness about the award, and encourage active participation in volunteer initiatives.
For its part, the Petra Youth Directorate carried out field visits to a number of schools in the district to introduce the Al-Hussein Volunteering Award and the mechanisms for participating in it, and to raise awareness of the importance of volunteer initiatives and their role in serving the community.
