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Biz Bahrain
15-05-2025
- Business
- Biz Bahrain
Youth Affairs Minister signs cooperation agreement to launch leadership programme for volunteers
Rawan bint Najeeb Tawfiqi, Minister of Youth Affairs, 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 implement the programme 'The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Volunteers' as a national initiative focused on empowering youth as key drivers of volunteerism and positive community change. The partnership aims to deliver a series of workshops and training programmes based on the globally recognised 7 Habits of Highly Effective People model. The initiative seeks to equip volunteers with advanced leadership skills, develop innovation, and promote social responsibility. It also forms part of national efforts to position the Kingdom of Bahrain as a leading regional hub for youth empowerment and volunteerism. Minister Tawfiqi highlighted that the Ministry takes pride in this strategic partnership, which directly supports its vision to prepare a generation of skilled Bahraini youth volunteers capable of contributing effectively to national initiatives. She said that developing socially aware and capable volunteers plays a direct role in shaping a brighter future and strengthening youth engagement in national development. Al Kooheji noted that it reflects the foundation's vision to support youth and volunteer work. He underscored the foundation's commitment to supporting initiatives that expand opportunities for youth and promote a culture of service and volunteerism. Shawqi described the initiative as a significant step in empowering young people and enhancing their leadership and volunteer capacities. He underlined the importance of providing youth with practical tools and globally benchmarked training to prepare a proactive and socially engaged generation capable of achieving a sustainable impact. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Volunteers is one of the most prominent international programmes in personal development and leadership. It aims to build well-rounded individuals with strategic thinking, teamwork, and initiative, thereby improving the quality and outcomes of volunteer work across various community sectors. BNA(R)
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Two Daviess county schools earn global leadership award
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WEHT) — Two Daviess County Elementary Schools are among the top in the world when it comes to student leadership. Sorgho Elementary and Country Heights Elementary schools have earned legacy school status. It's a recognition fewer than 30 schools across the globe achieve. For students, the school day started as any day would. They recited the pledge of allegiance and listened to announcements in the gym. A special message revealed their daily actions toward independence landed them on a list of world two schools joined only 25 others around the world that have achieved legacy status through the Leader In Me program. Legacy status is birthed through a the program is based on a book by the author Stephen Covey. '7 Habits of Highly Effective People' discusses life and leadership skills like goal setting, decision making, discipline and teamwork. Becoming a legacy school requires everyone from administration, teachers and young minds to walk the walk. '…you want to score this on the test? you want to set a goal? you want to make a team?…whatever actions you're going to take to get to those goals,' says Marjie Pippin, Sorgho's Principal. For Sorgho, the journey started 13 years ago. Muriel Summers, the programs global ambassador, says it takes 8 years of rigorous work before they even think about inviting a school to be considered. She says 100 percent of the students should be involved or leading in some form, and schools answer questions and present data showcasing how they meet the criteria. 'Most schools are focused on the academics…which is our core business. Leaders in these schools are also focused on developing the whole child…the mind, the heart, the body, and the spirit of the child,' says Summers, global ambassador for the FranklinCovey's Leader In Me program. The school was evaluated in February. 'They spent the day with us. They spoke to our students. They spoke to our teachers. They spoke to a couple parents. They gave a testimonial on how the leader has changed their child's life,' says Pippin. From classroom leadership roles to service projects, these schools are teaching more than math and reading. They're helping every child see themselves as capable and confident. Summers says that's evident as Kentucky leads the world in the accolade with 6 schools. Whitesville Elementary School was the first school in Daviess county to earn legacy school status last year. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Zawya
21-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
KIPCO renews its partnership with Loyac for third year
Kuwait City: KIPCO – Kuwait Projects Company (Holding) – announced the renewal of its partnership with Loyac, a non-profit organization that aims to empower youth to become impactful leaders in society, for the third consecutive year. The partnership allows KIPCO to continue to sponsor the '7 Habits for Highly Effective Teens' program sessions offered to young people between the ages of 12 and 18. The '7 Habits' is a Franklin Covey Education program. The goals of this life empowerment program include increasing self confidence and self-esteem, being responsible, defining one's values, recognizing and prioritizing goals and resisting peer pressure. As part of the partnership, KIPCO will also sponsor a 'Leadership Retreat' for teenagers to the UK at the end of the year. The retreat will incorporate the '7 Habits' workshop, together with activities that reinforce teamwork and leadership, fostering personal independence and building connections with peers. Ms Eman Al Awadhi, KIPCO's Group Senior Vice President – Corporate Communications and Investor Relations, said: 'Our ongoing collaboration with Loyac has continued to yield impactful results for youth leadership development. Over the past year, we have collectively inspired and equipped close to 150 young individuals to realize their potential. We are excited to extend our partnership for yet another year, with a renewed commitment to not only developing future leaders but also placing an increased emphasis on empowering young girls and fostering inclusive opportunities. Together, we aim to create a brighter future where every young person can thrive.' On her part, Ms Abeer Al Essa, Loyac's Executive Board Member and the Finance & Admin Manager, said: 'We are thrilled to renew our partnership with KIPCO for another year, as we continue our shared mission of empowering young people and cultivating the leaders of tomorrow. Building on the successes of our previous initiatives, we remain dedicated to the principles of the '7 Habits of Highly Effective People', which guide our training and development efforts. Together with KIPCO, we look forward to making a lasting impact on the lives of young leaders in our community.' During 2024, close to 150 teens, college students and community workers who support young people have had the opportunity to participate in the '7 Habits' program. The '7 Habits' workshops focus on habits of effectiveness in young people, with the objective of improving student performance, reducing conflicts, enhancing cooperation and teamwork. It also helps the participants develop new skills through tools that help each individual excel.
