A total of 100 big-hearted volunteers who helped raise awareness about childhood cancer were recently honoured during a ceremony.
The award winners were part of two major initiatives organised by the Future Society for Youth – the ‘Kids R Golden 11 campaign to educate people about cancer symptoms and importance of early detection, and Micro Shabab, a youth entrepreneurship forum to mobilise community support for children with cancer and their families.
The felicitation ceremony, organised by the society, was held in the presence of Social Development Minister Osama Al Asfoor.
The volunteers were presented with awards at the event, which was also attended by representatives from the government and private sector as well as diplomats.
Mr Al Asfoor praised the society for its programmes and highlighted the need for such drives for a cause.
“The role of community partnerships and the public and private sector in fostering effective development is crucial. We also need to recognise non-governmental organisations as key partners,” he said.
Future Society for Youth chairman Sabah Al Zayani thanked Mr Al Asfoor for his unwavering support.
“This (Kids R Golden 11) campaign has achieved remarkable success in raising awareness about childhood cancer and mobilising support for the courageous children and their families,” he said.
“We extend our sincere gratitude to all partners and supporters who have contributed to this achievement,” he added.
The month-long ‘Kids R Golden’ campaign was held in September at various locations across the country. It included an opening ceremony at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland-Bahrain, followed by a range of awareness activities at malls and public facilities.
Mr Al Zayani also highlighted the role of Micro Shabab, which he said has evolved into a crucial platform for ambitious youth to connect, share insights and launch innovative projects.
Held from October 1 to 3, the programme also provided a platform for young people to exchange ideas and explore the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in driving innovation.
“This year’s emphasis on AI highlights our confidence in technology as a catalyst for progress,” Mr Al Zayani added.
The sixth edition of Micro Shabab was held under the patronage of Supreme Council for Youth and Sport first deputy chairman, General Sports Authority chairman and Bahrain Olympic Committee president Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa at Bahrain University, Sakhir. Organised by 50 volunteers, it attracted more than 2,070 participants from various educational institutions, public and private sectors, and featured 26 speakers, showcasing 15 projects.
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