'Watanij.. Giving and Loyalty'... A National Camp Hones the Skills of Kuwaiti Girls to Prepare 'Leaders of Tomorrow'
- The first of its kind in the country, targeting 150 girls and featuring more than 200 diverse programs and activities
- Training programs and field visits to develop leadership and responsibility, and to strengthen national belonging
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The Public Authority for Youth and Sports confirmed on Tuesday that the National Health and Sports Awareness Program, the “Watanij.. Giving and Loyalty” camp for girls, represents a comprehensive national youth experience and a space for building skills, enhancing belonging, and achieving genuine investment in Kuwaiti girls, considering them essential partners in shaping the future.
Marehab Al-Shammari, the camp’s general coordinator, told the Kuwait News Agency (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 sports, health, cultural, awareness, security, environmental, technological, and skills-based programs and activities.
Al-Shammari added that the camp, officially opened on Monday, has witnessed widespread success. It is the result of collective cooperation and integrated efforts between state institutions and society in supporting and empowering Kuwaiti girls. It embodies the concept of genuine community partnership in serving Kuwaiti youth and girls, and encourages moving forward toward more diverse and expansive programs in the coming stages.
She clarified that the camp represents one of the specialized programs aimed at harnessing the energies of Kuwaiti girls, developing their capacities and skills, and strengthening values of leadership, responsibility, belonging, and giving. This is achieved 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 introduce participants to the functions of these entities and enrich their experiences by combining theoretical knowledge with practical and field application.
She stated that the coincidence of the camp’s events with the International Day of Youth, which falls on Wednesday, carries an important message and reaffirms the commitment to continue providing initiatives and programs that place youth and girls at the core of community development plans, offering them real opportunities for learning, training, sports, innovation, and participation.
For her part, Sheikha Al-Ibrahim, Director of Public Relations and Media at the Authority, emphasized her commitment to supporting national initiatives and programs for youth and girls, and collaborating with various government and community institutions to build a generation aware of environmental issues and sustainable development.
Al-Ibrahim stated that the Authority participated in the camp’s opening ceremony to reinforce its role in promoting environmental culture and awareness among youth. She noted that the camp is part of national initiatives aimed at enhancing health and sports awareness among girls, developing their skills and capacities, and preparing a knowledgeable 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 solidify concepts of health, fitness, teamwork, and social responsibility.
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She mentioned that the Authority delivered a number of lectures and environmental awareness programs at the camp, covering various environmental topics. These were aimed at raising the level of environmental awareness among participants, introducing them to the importance of environmental conservation, and promoting positive behaviors and practices toward the environment.
