DOHA: Reach Out To Asia (ROTA) has completed the first phase of its ‘Leadership Training Programme’ for youth.
Organised in cooperation with Msheireb Properties, the programme provides know-how for youth to be able to participate in the development of their communities and engage in local and international humanitarian action.
“The programme is the first phase of ROTA’s three-phase ‘Youth Challenges’ project that will be rolled out over the next five months to develop leadership, communication and community service skills.
“We believe that youth empowerment, including building and investing in their capabilities, is a substantial contribution to developing communities,” said Abdulla Albakri, Community Development Manager, ROTA.
Noora Ali Al Rumaihi, Public Relations and Communications Supervisor, Msheireb Properties, said: “Msheireb Properties believe in our Qatari youth’s capabilities. We also believe in supporting and developing these capabilities to enable them to take the lead and contribute to the realisation of the national vision.”
Participating in the programme were 45 male and female youth aged 18-26, including over 30 Qatari.
They were divided into six groups and each was responsible for the development of an idea for a community service project and its implementation, once approved. The youth showed creativity and knowledge of the Qatari community’s needs and challenges.
“We want to give back to our local community and this leadership training is an opportunity to do that. As youth of Qatar, it is part of our responsibility to improve our communities positively by utilising the knowledge served to by institutions like ROTA,” said Maha Kahmis Al Sulaiti, one of the participants.
The second phase of the ‘ROTA Youth Challenges’ project continue until March and will be a practical execution of the approved projects. The projects will culminate in EMPOWER 2016 where participants will share their results.
The Peninsula
