Manama, Bahrain: – Her Highness Sheikha Hessa Bint Khalifa Al Khalifa, Executive Director of INJAZ Bahrain, was awarded the CSR Person of the Year Award by the CSR Regional Network during a recent award ceremony held on at the Sheraton Hotel. The award comes as recognition for Her Highness’s efforts with the INJAZ Bahrain organization which span over two decades.

HH has been active in youth-empowering initiatives and developmental projects which have contributed in boosting voluntary work. Her positive activism efforts are directly responsible for Bahrain’s status on the regional and international map as a leader in youth empowerment and community stability.

INJAZ has implemented several entrepreneurial programs across the kingdom that span through intermediate, middle, high school and higher education. HH Sheikha Hessa recently gave a speech during the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Conference hosted by Kingdom University highlighting INJAZ’s accomplishments in the Kingdom and across the region.

Commenting on the award, HH Sheikha Hessa Bint Khalifa Al Khalifa said “I’m extremely proud of the work we’re doing at INJAZ Bahrain. Over the years, we have seen so many Bahraini students being recognized locally and regionally through INJAZ-led programs. ‘The Company’ program specifically fostered some great ideas from our students and is an initiative we are particularly proud of. This is a reflection of the great efforts put forward by the INJAZ Bahrain team, our volunteers and Board of Directors. We see this as a sign that we are heading in the right direction and will continue to strive forward in our efforts to empower the Bahraini youth.”

In addition to ‘The Company’ program, INJAZ also hosts a variety of other initiatives, workshops and mentoring programs, either independently or in partnership with industry experts, all aimed to help students understand the current business environment and inspire them to thrive in their future endeavors.

Since its establishment in 2005, INJAZ Bahrain has aimed to arm the youth with the necessary skills and understandings to take on the work force in the world of finance and entrepreneurship. The organization was able to reach 160,000 students from more than 250 schools and universities through 5,000 volunteers.

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About INJAZ Bahrain:

The purpose of INJAZ Bahrain is to inspire and prepare young Bahrainis to succeed in a global economy. With the support of positive adult role models who volunteer their time, INJAZ Bahrain enables young students understand business, citizenship, economics, entrepreneurship, ethics/character, financial literacy, and work-readiness. INJAZ programs also encourage confidence and motivate young people to achieve their personal, educational, and career goals. These learning experiences establish the foundation upon which today’s students can acquire the skills and aptitudes necessary to succeed in a fast-changing world.

INJAZ Bahrain volunteers are supported by 18 committed community leaders who serve on the board of directors. These professionals provide the organization with valued guidance and support. In addition, INJAZ Bahrain works with a number of local collaborations and affiliations. These relationships ensure that efforts are not duplicated and that available resources are used in the most effective ways possible. Non-profit INJAZ Bahrain began serving the community in 2005. It is supported by funds generously granted by foundations and area businesses. Individuals also contribute to the organization, and they assist with fund-raising activities throughout the year. The organization is part of Junior Achievement Worldwide that has a presence in more than 119 countries around the world.

For more information on INJAZ Bahrain, please call Hana Sarwani on 17225050 or visit www.injazbh.org 

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INJAZ Al-Arab & Junior Achievement Worldwide

Operating in 14 countries across the Middle East and North Africa, INJAZ Al-Arab is the only non-profit organization in the region that harnesses the mentorship of business leaders to help inspire a culture of entrepreneurship and business innovation among Arab youth.

Partnering with leading companies in the private sector, INJAZ Al-Arab equips Arab youth to drive the economies of the Arab World forward through training designed to inspire them to develop ambition, entrepreneurship and professional skills.

Named one of the top 100 NGOs in the world by Global Journal for two consecutive years (2012, 2013), INJAZ Al-Arab has influenced the lives of over 1.5 million students since its inception in 2004. INJAZ Al-Arab is a member of Junior Achievement; the world’s largest and fastest-growing youth business organization dedicated to educating students about workforce readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy through experiential, hands-on programs.

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