Youth Leaders Program Launched in Umm Al-Fahm for Future Leaders
Translated & summarized from Panet by baba
Umm Al-Fahm Municipality's Community Center launched its "Youth Leaders" program for 100 eighth and ninth graders, aiming to develop future community leaders. The program follows a rigorous selection process and will include workshops on leadership, communication, and conflict resolution. It emphasizes practical application and community project development to foster initiative and responsibility among participants. The initiative is part of a broader vision to invest in young people and enhance their role in the city's future.
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- Umm Al-Fahm Municipality launched the 'Youth Leaders' program for 100 students in grades 8 and 9.
- The program aims to develop future leaders through practical application and community projects.
- A two-month selection process identified students based on their leadership potential and readiness.
- Workshops will cover skills like time management, conflict resolution, and emotional intelligence.
- The initiative focuses on nurturing young talent and enhancing active community participation.
The Youth Department of the Community Center - Umm Al-Fahm Municipality launched its "Youth Leaders" program for the 2026-2027 academic year on Tuesday. The initiative aims to invest in young people and prepare future leaders capable of influencing and initiating change within the community. The program's kickoff event was held at the Community Center, attended by approximately 100 eighth and ninth-grade students from various middle schools in the city.
The program's launch followed a two-month preparatory phase involving student recruitment, selection, and evaluation. This process included school visits, meetings at the Community Center, and individual and group assessments to identify students' capabilities, skills, and readiness for a continuous leadership and educational track. The selection and evaluation process was overseen by the Youth Department, with program coordinators Mohammed Taher Jabareen and Ghazal Kiwan, assisted by Hamza Abdel Raouf Mahameed, who supervised group assessment workshops.
The inaugural meeting presented the program's annual action plan and budget, along with an overview of the projects and activities students will participate in. These activities focus on developing leadership qualities and personal and social skills through specialized courses and workshops covering time management, bridging gaps, conflict resolution, active listening, emotional intelligence, and public speaking.
The program emphasizes practical application over theoretical knowledge, encouraging students to take initiative, work collaboratively, assume responsibility, and develop community projects that translate acquired skills into positive local impact. The event also featured a lecture by Ibrahim Shaker from Ba'na village, titled "Your Country in Your Eyes," which highlighted the importance of understanding local history, identity, and belonging, urging a shift from mere attachment to place to active responsibility and contribution.
This program aligns with the Community Center's vision to provide high-quality educational and extracurricular frameworks that nurture young talent, offer opportunities for self-discovery and personal development, and enhance active community participation. The center believes that leadership development is achieved through experience and practice, allowing youth to express opinions, propose initiatives, and participate in driving change.
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