During the graduation ceremony for the participants, Assistant Governor of Ma'an Mohammed Al-Qaisi emphasized the importance of youth programs that contribute to enhancing dialogue and thinking skills among youth. He pointed out that the art of debating represents an important means to develop the ability to express opinions objectively and in an organized manner, and to promote a culture of accepting others and respecting different viewpoints.
Al-Qaisi praised the efforts of the Shabab Kulluna Jordan Commission in implementing programs aimed at empowering youth and building their capacities, stressing the importance of continuing to invest in youth energies and providing spaces that allow them to develop their skills and actively participate in society.
For his part, the coordinator of the Shabab Kulluna Jordan Commission in Ma'an, Ahmad Al-Jaradin, stated that the implementation of the program comes within the capacity-building axis, which aims to equip youth with the necessary skills and knowledge to develop their personalities and enhance their readiness for community participation and working life.
In turn, the program trainer, Ziad Al-Shammari, explained that the training focused on both theoretical and practical aspects by training participants on preparing arguments, analyzing ideas, presenting interventions, managing discussions, and working within debate teams.
On the other hand, the Ma'an Youth Directorate concluded, at the Uthruh Youth Center, the English language program for job seekers, in cooperation with «AMIDEAST», as part of the youth development project.
The program included a set of trainings and activities that focused on essential job skills, contributing to raising the participants' readiness to engage in the labor market.
In Aqaba, the taekwondo program continued at the Al-Disa Youth and Young Women Center in cooperation with the sport federation, with the aim of raising physical fitness levels, enhancing self-defense skills, and building values of discipline and self-confidence.
The drawing program also continued to develop artistic and creative skills under the supervision of specialized trainers.
In turn, the Al-Quwaira Young Women Center, in cooperation with the Wadi Rum Film Center of the Royal Film Commission, implemented a workshop entitled «Filmmaking for Youth».
In Petra, the Al-Taybeh Youth and Young Women Center organized a training workshop entitled «Hydroponics» with the participation of 20 young women.
The workshop aimed to economically empower the female participants and support the idea of family food security.
