NAMA Center Launches Its Social Entrepreneurship Program

Doha, February 28 (QNA) - The Center for Social Development - NAMA announced the launch of the activities of its Social Entrepreneurship Program, which aims at empowering young people and workers and building their capacities in the social work field, in cooperation with the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA). The main objective of the Program revolves around building the capacities of young Qatari men and women (from 20 to 35 years) in the field of social development work, empowering them and developing their scientific knowledge and skills. The Social Entrepreneurship Program will also provide Qatari youth with a unique opportunity to learn about the best leading practices in major international institutions and companies in this domain. They will benefit from practical contact, increase their knowledge in this perspective and enhance their professional practices and performances. For 10 days, participants will go through two basic stages related to developing the capacities of institutions and youth and enhancing their role in the social work field, consisting of a Training phase and the Training of Trainers. The Program will focus on several main axes: the most important concepts of social work, its moral principles and its link to human rights and social responsibility. It will focus as well on providing the appropriate environment to increase the effectiveness of youth participation in social work, and to enhance their skills. On this occasion, Ahmed Al Kuwari, CEO of the Qatar Foundation for Social Work, stated, "There is no doubt that social work is one of the most wonderful acts in line with the principles of our religion and human nature in general; it is all about righteousness, piety, benefiting others and contributing effectively to solve many social problems facing society. And based on our vision to develop our society and consolidate its foundations altogether, we are doing our best to enhance the welfare of our people, look after their health, build the capabilities of human cadres and the skills of their children, and serve them through our centers. We are specialized in family stability support, orphan care, child and women protection, youth empowerment, care and rehabilitation of persons with disabilities and caring for the elderly." For her part, Saba Al Fadala, Executive Director of the Center for Social Development "NAMA", valued the cooperation with the Gender Justice, Population and Inclusive Development cluster at the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia "ESCWA", saying: "We are proud to strengthen our partnership with ESCWA, as the result of the great success of our joint experience in introducing the "Sawari" Social Entrepreneurs Development Program and we thank Ooredoo, our Platinum sponsor in this program. Today we are going the extra mile, reinforcing this cooperation through which our visions are aligned and our efforts are combined to make a real difference in the lives of our community's people, guided by the global plans and sustainable development goals, with the human element as the most important pillar. We are moving together through these efforts to create more opportunities for our generation today and our promising youth, paving the way for broader horizons and better opportunities for future generations." In the same context, Maryam Al Marri, Head of Youth-Capacity Building Department at NAMA Center, said, "We are very pleased to launch the activities of the vocational training program, which frames our continuous efforts to enhance the capabilities of young men and women in Qatari society. It is worthy to note that this step stems from our strategic vision based on understanding the challenges facing Qatari youth, and helping them to overcome them in order to be active in society, while supporting Qatars aim towards a knowledge economy, in the framework of Qatar National Vision 2030." She added, "The five-day workshops aim to raise awareness among the participants about human rights issues in general and social justice, and will also review the most important qualities and competencies of the social worker in Qatar. We hope that this program will achieve its desired goals in the short and long term." The Center for Social Development - NAMA was established in 1996 in line with the mission of Qatar Foundation for Social Work. Its main vision is to encourage the youth to invest in a system of training programs that enhance their skills and knowledge and qualify them to contribute to the modern society. The Center offers several development projects in the field of social work, entrepreneurship and social entrepreneurship in order to achieve its strategy based on promoting social work and consolidating social leadership, as well as expanding the options available to young people to participate in this field. (QNA)