Ministry of Sports and Youth Launches Second Edition of "Ambassadors for Support" Program

Ambassadors for Support

The Ministry of Sports and Youth launched Saturday the second edition of the "Ambassadors for Support" program, which is organized by the Youth Affairs Department until Oct. 8.

The program is part of the strategic initiatives launched by the Ministry to support the youth, guide them and invest in their skills and potentials in order to develop an integrated national personality that is proud of its national identity, complies with the Arab and Islamic values of Qatari society, and actively and positively participates in the development of its society. The initiatives also aim to qualify a number of Qatari youth of both genders to be ambassadors for their country in international organizations, conferences and symposiums.

HE Minister of Sports and Youth Salah bin Ghanem Al Ali said that the program reflects the keenness of the youth to represent their country in the best way; adding that HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani has called on the youth to fulfill their social and national responsibilities and to have an active role in making a positive difference in various situations and areas, in the economic, social and political sectors. Therefore, the Ministry of Sports and Youth was keen to embody this call in its vision.

HE the Minister noted that the program also seeks to enable Qatar's youth to represent their country in international forums, through the meetings and topics they present, which contribute to raising awareness about international relations and various issues.

He pointed to the importance of the program's activities in providing the participating youth with leadership and technical skills that will raise their capabilities in the field of diplomatic dealing with others and build the personal characteristic of qualified Qatari youth, who makes a positive difference and effectively contributes to seminars, conferences and international participation. These knowledge and skills will also contribute to raising the chances of success for young people at the personal level.

His Excellency urged the participates in the current edition of the Ambassadors for Support program to have an effective contribution through positive interaction with each other, and to seize this opportunity for further acquaintance and communication between them to exchange experiences, ideas and coordination in the service of the country.

The participants have passed a number of evaluation stages before joining the program, and they were chosen from among a large number of applicants.

(QNA)