DOHA: Qatar Red Crescent (QRC) launched the fourth edition of its Springboard programme, in cooperation with British Council in Qatar and Springboard UK. It aims at professional, economic and social empowerment of Qatari women.
The opening ceremony was attended by Manal Al Sulaiti, Head, QRC Community Development, Maha Al Sheikh, Empowerment Specialist, and Marwa Al Tanbouli, Springboard Programme Manager at British Council.
Running for four weeks at Millennium Hotel Doha, the course is attended by 18 women.
The programme comprises four workshops to provide the participants with training and activities related to successful planning for their lives, prioritisation, orientation, perfection, teamwork, and building positive relationships.
The participants will also meet prominent figures from different walks of life who will share their success stories, challenges they faced, and how they overcame them. The programme is organised as part of a memorandum of understanding between QRC and the council. During its three previous courses, the programme received 54 women and cost QR112,000.
It is developed by top personal development consultants Jenny Daisley and Liz Willis. Launched in 2009 in cooperation with Qatari Businesswomen Association, the programme awards certificates from Springboard UK and the council.
“Springboard is a sophisticated professional development programme that provides housewives with the opportunity to communicate and interact positively with different situations, set and pursue goals for themselves, and enhance skills such as self-confidence and balance between work and personal life,” said Al Sulaiti.
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