Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University Launches Advanced Scout Leader Program
Alwaleed Philanthropies, chaired by HRH Prince Alwaleed bin Talal Al Saud, launched the Advanced Study Program for the Wood Badge for Scout Unit Leaders in partnership with the World Scout Organization. This program, organized by Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, lasted for five days as part of the project to train female scout leaders in Saudi universities. The Dean of Student Affairs, Prof. Ali bin Tared Al-Dosari, stated that the program is a realization of the agreement between the university and Alwaleed Philanthropies, exemplifying true collaboration between the university and various sectors. He emphasized the university's commitment to the importance of scouting and its significant role in the community, as well as the activation of the role of female scouts by enhancing multiple aspects for the trainees. This is done in accordance with the strategies set by Alwaleed Philanthropies and the university's Deanship of Student Affairs. He highlighted the role of female scouts in promoting the values of citizenship in the community in line with Saudi Vision 2030 by refining talents and skills, acquiring behavioral values and traits through adherence to scouting promises and laws, and unlocking human potential in all fields to achieve sustainable development goals. This aligns with the kingdom's vision of instilling volunteerism in all individuals. The Executive Director of National Initiatives at Alwaleed Philanthropies, Eng. Najla Al-Juaid, stated that this project with the scouting movement and Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University aims to encourage the participation of women and youth in volunteer work to support their involvement in scouting both locally and internationally. Al-Juaid emphasized their commitment through this project to provide training programs and workshops aimed at developing leadership and social skills among young people. She highlighted their belief that empowering women and youth will enhance their role in community development and contribute to achieving Saudi Vision 2030.
Over four decades, Alwaleed Philanthropies has supported and spent more than 4.4 billion dollars on social welfare and initiated more than 1000 projects in over 190 countries, managed by 10 Saudi female members, and reaching more than 1 billion beneficiaries around the world, regardless of gender, race, or religion. Alwaleed Philanthropies collaborates with a range of philanthropic, governmental, and nongovernmental to combat poverty, empower women and youth, develop communities, provide disaster relief, and create cultural understanding through education. It seeks to build bridges for a more compassionate, tolerant, and accepting world.
