Leadership, Public Speaking, and Debates: Skills Enhancing Youth Presence in Ajloun
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Youth programs and initiatives in Ajloun Governorate are focusing on developing young people's skills in leadership, public speaking, oratory, and debates, considering them as tools that contribute to enhancing their ability to communicate, express ideas, and participate in community life, alongside building personalities capable of dialogue and responsibility.
Coordinator of the 'All of Us are Jordan' Youth Council, Adnan Freihat, said that empowering youth and enhancing their capabilities is a core focus in programs aimed at increasing their community participation, explaining that possessing leadership, communication, and dialogue skills helps young people deal with various situations with awareness and confidence.
He added that the council, through its programs and activities, provides training spaces that help young people develop their personal and practical skills, enabling them to express their opinions and participate effectively in various fields.
Director General of the Nasij Institution for Sustainable Development, Refaat Freihat, said that developing youth skills requires the integration of efforts between youth institutions and civil society organizations, pointing to the importance of partnerships that contribute to providing quality programs that enhance youth capabilities and support their participation.
He added that the institution implements programs and initiatives aimed at developing youth skills in dialogue, communication, and critical thinking, helping them transition from acquiring knowledge to applying it practically.
He explained that the Nasij Institution conducted a debate art course in partnership with the 'All of Us are Jordan' Youth Council within the 'Voice of Youth' program, which provided a training space for young people to develop their skills in presenting ideas, building arguments, and listening to others, enhancing their ability to dialogue and interact with various issues in an aware and systematic manner.
Founder of the 'My Youth' initiative, Ahmed Al-Sabagh, said that the initiative conducted a self-development skills training that benefited about 80 participants, focusing on enhancing a set of leadership and personal skills that help young people develop their abilities.
He added that the training addressed aspects related to leadership, self-confidence, emotional intelligence, and decision-making, aiming to help participants deal with different situations more consciously and enhance their ability to take initiative and assume responsibility.
Deputy Head of the 'Impact' initiative, Rasha Al-Qudah, said that the initiative works to implement programs aimed at developing youth skills in communication, expression, and personality building, explaining that these skills help young people have a greater presence and the ability to influence and participate.
She added that the 'Minbar' oratory competition is one of the programs implemented by the initiative, aiming to develop public speaking and oratory skills among young people, noting that oratory is not limited to speaking in front of an audience, but also includes idea building, organization, and using effective communication methods.
She pointed out that the competition witnessed development between its first and second seasons, with the number of participants last year reaching 16, while the number in the current season reached 26, confirming that the continuous implementation of these programs reflects the youth's interest in developing their skills in oratory and communication.
Youth activist Mahmoud Shaaban said that young people's possession of leadership, dialogue, and public speaking skills contributes to enhancing their self-confidence and ability to express themselves and participate in various fields, explaining that these skills have become important tools in their academic, professional, and community lives.
He added that providing programs that develop youth capabilities helps prepare a generation capable of communication, responsibility, and interaction with their surroundings, affirming that developing these skills enhances youth presence and opens up broader fields for participation and impact.
