(MENAFN- Gulf Times) Qatar University (QU) has announced the details of its fourth Volunteering Youth Forum, which is scheduled to be held from October 19 to 21.
The details were outlined at a press conference by QU Student Services and Activities director Abdulla al-Yafei, Qatar Charity (QC) Programme Management director Nasser Almogaiseeb, and Nama Centre Communication and Media Office manager Radi Ajlan al-Anzi.
The forum is being organised under the patronage of HE the Minister of Culture and Sports Salah bin Ghanem bin Nasser al-Ali, in collaboration with QC and under the sponsorship of Nama Centre. It will bring together participants and volunteers from Qatar, Kuwait and Oman to exchange ideas on how to promote volunteerism and community service and to stress the importance of volunteering initiatives in engaging youth and university students in their respective communities, QU has said in a press statement.
Al-Yafei said, 'This annual forum is one of the largest QU events that involve active participation of our students. By engaging our students in such volunteering activities, we equip them with leadership, critical thinking and communication skills and prepare them to join their future careers.
Almogaiseeb noted, 'The forum highlights the important role of youth in the community. It is planned and organised by students as part of their social responsibility to give back to Qatar. Qatar Charity is proud of its partnership with QU and of its participation in this annual gathering that helps students to unlock their potential and interact with their peers from different backgrounds.
Al-Anzi added, 'We are pleased to support QU in the fourth Volunteering Youth Forum, which aims at preparing a new generation of leaders who are equipped with the necessary competencies and skills. Through organising this forum, we contribute with Qatar University in spreading the culture of volunteerism among youth.
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