“Watanaj.. Giving and Loyalty” A Comprehensive Youth Initiative to Build Girls’ Skills and Strengthen Their Sense of Belonging
The Public Authority for Youth and Sports confirmed that the “Watanij.. Giving and Loyalty” camp is a national awareness, health, and sports program for girls, representing a comprehensive national youth experience and a space for building skills, enhancing a sense of belonging, and making genuine investments in Kuwaiti girls as essential partners in shaping the future.
Marehab Al-Shammari, the camp’s general coordinator, told KUNA that the camp, held at the Jaber Al-Ahmad Youth Center and lasting for two months, is the first of its kind in the country. It targets 150 Kuwaiti girls from various age groups and includes more than 200 programs and activities covering sports, health, culture, awareness, security, environment, technology, and skill development.
Al-Shammari added that the camp, officially opened on Monday, has witnessed widespread success, resulting from collective cooperation and integrated efforts between state institutions and civil society to support and empower Kuwaiti girls. It embodies the concept of genuine community partnership in serving Kuwaiti youth and encourages moving forward toward more diverse and expansive programs in the coming stages. She explained that the camp represents one of the specialized programs aimed at harnessing the energies of Kuwaiti girls, developing their capacities and skills, and reinforcing values of leadership, responsibility, belonging, and giving, through an integrated system combining training, awareness, sports, culture, and field experience.
She noted that the camp includes field and educational visits to several participating government and private entities, aiming to familiarize participants with the functions of these institutions and enrich their experiences by combining theoretical knowledge with practical and field application. She said that the coincidence of the camp’s activities with International Youth Day, which falls on Wednesday, carries an important message and underscores the commitment to continue offering initiatives and programs that place youth and girls at the core of community development plans, providing them with real opportunities for learning, training, sports, innovation, and participation.
For her part, Sheikhah Al-Ibrahim, Director of Public Relations and Media at the Public Authority for Environment, told KUNA that the Authority is keen on supporting national initiatives and programs targeting youth and girls, and cooperating with various government and community institutions to build a generation aware of environmental issues and sustainable development.
Al-Ibrahim said the Authority participated in the camp’s opening ceremony to enhance its role in promoting environmental culture and awareness among youth, noting that the camp is part of national initiatives aimed at strengthening health and sports awareness among girls, developing their skills and capacities, and preparing an informed and competent generation.
She explained that the camp, under the slogan “Girls of Today, Leaders of Tomorrow,” seeks to offer a package of health, sports, and awareness activities that enhance participants’ capabilities and reinforce concepts of health, fitness, teamwork, and social responsibility.
She added that the Authority delivered a number of lectures and environmental awareness programs at the camp, covering diverse environmental topics, with the aim of raising the level of environmental awareness among participants, informing them of the importance of environmental conservation, and promoting positive behaviors and practices toward the environment.
