Under the theme “Transforming Education”, the Ministry of Health and Prevention’s Youth Council (MoHAP’s Youth Council) organized an event to mark the International Youth Day, which falls on August 12, 2019.
The event took place at the American University of Sharjah, with the attendance of a number of MoHAP staff and university students. The event featured some interactive activities, each of which is focusing on a specific goal of the Sustainable Development objectives 2030 including; health, wellbeing and quality education, economic growth, achieving production and responsible consumption, and peace, justice, and robust institutions.
Each of these goals is including an activity which ultimately aims to emphasize the importance of education role in realizing each goal separately.
This year’s theme highlights efforts to make education more inclusive and accessible for all youth, including efforts by youth themselves. Rooted in Goal 4 of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development to “ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all”
Youth are Partners in the International Community
Dr. Sultan Sharif, Chairman of MoHAP’s Youth Council, said: “The aim of the International Youth Day is to highlight youth issues worldwide and celebrate youth potentials as partners in the international community. Our wise leadership pays great attention to the role of youth as a key driver of innovation and sustainable development achievement, by providing a nurturing environment for youth creativity and supporting their participation in achieving the objectives of the National Youth Agenda, to build a young generation powered by the spirit of initiative, leadership and Emirati values.”
Sharif explained that the council is playing its role as a link between youth and MoHAP’s decision-makers, to strengthen the role of young people in MoHAP’s strategies and initiatives towards achieving an effective and sustainable health system.
MoHAP’s youth council includes an elite of young citizens who have a positive attitude and an innovative vision to keep up with the country’s future strategic directions, so as to be true leaders of the future, assuming national responsibility and armed with loyalty to the country.
The Council Achievements
On this occasion, Sharif reviewed the achievements of the Council and highlighted the future plans, initiatives, and programs of awareness, education, and entertainment that were announced during the current year.
These include launching the Future Youth Leaders Program in the health field, which is the first of its kind in the Middle East. The program aims at qualifying a young leadership capable of transforming MoHAP into the future to acquire skills that contribute to creating an environment conducive to innovation and happiness.
Another initiative “60 Minutes with Inspiring Character” which aims to acquaint youth with the best experiences and practices and to get inspired by these successful stories. In addition to a number of voluntary and awareness programs for youth.