Saleh Fareed
Saudi Gazette
JEDDAH — As part of a leadership preparation program conducted by Hand by Hand Volunteering Organization, 130 Saudi students at Morgan State University in Baltimore, US, have been encouraged to become more active in charitable community work.
The training session was conducted by Saudi female trainer Ahad Daghrairi and aimed at preparing leaders, raising awareness about the importance of volunteer work, and teaching how to find volunteer opportunities and how to transition from volunteering to a career in a nonprofit.
Speaking about the training session, Ahad Daghrairi, the certified trainer by Hand by Hand Volunteering Organization, said that it was important for Saudi students of both genders to become involved in voluntary services in their local communities and to participate in activities that would help develop their skills and prepare them for the real world of employment.
“This training organized to motivate and empower individuals to make a positive difference within our global society through understanding and action based on effective and compassionate leadership,” she added.
The session lasting 8 hours in two days was attended by 130 students from Baltimore and the surrounding cities.
Mohammed Zamzami, vice president of Hand by Hand Volunteering Organization and general supervisor of training programs department, pointed out that his organization was encouraging the students to do their volunteering as a means to develop skills and access new educational and professional opportunities in their country or around the world.
He said: “We believe that leadership skills can and should be continually improved and refined. We provide programs and services to foster lifelong leadership learning opportunities.”
