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Press Release

primary goal of the initiative is to foster a sense of optimism, promote resilience and enhance their
capabilities, making the most of their leisure time. Furthermore, the program emphasises the
importance of making use of the knowledge, expertise, and abilities of experts to take on
responsibilities and approach life with a positive and forward-thinking attitude.

Likewise, the group counselling sessions, called ‘Inspire Hope,’ were conducted under the theme
‘Revive Hope.’ The goal is to provide them with the knowledge and skills needed to prepare for
the future and rekindle hope through self-awareness, emotional wellbeing, problem-solving, and
stress and anxiety management assistance.

Wafa Al Ali, Acting Director of the Family Development Department at FDF, affirmed that
FDF’s workshops have played a significant role in fostering a positive mindset among participants.
These workshops focus on cultivating positive thinking through a series of events, such as the
‘Happiness Tele-match’ activities which are unrestricted games designed to provide entertainment
and stimulate the spirit of competition. Additionally, a range of competitions tailored to different
groups are also included in the team activities, designed to ensure entertainment, mitigate negative
feelings, and promote positive communication among individuals.

Wafa also explained how the ‘Knowledge Encounter’ initiative, designed for therapeutic reading,
deeply focusses on bolstering the mental wellbeing of its younger participants. Group discussions
on reading and self-improvement provide opportunities for the youth to increase their reading
skills, while also ensuring a therapeutic process. Moreover, this also plays a significant role in
enhancing their academic competencies and communicative abilities.

Another key workshop – ‘Be Responsible’ – is centred around teaching participants about the
concepts of personal and societal responsibility and making them aware of the value of self-control
and commitment in achieving one’s goals. It fosters a sense of identity, stimulates positive
communication, and improves problem-solving and time management abilities. This empowers
them with the ability to build healthy relationships with others by employing effective
communication and self-management strategies among others.

Al Ali said: “Our workshops aim to support individuals from different societal segments in their
overall wellbeing. One such program that tries to encourage participants to adopt healthy lifestyle
habits is our ‘Fitness Forever’ workshop. It aims to provide a deeper understanding of the
biological clock and circadian rhythm, and the correlation between sleep quantity and quality with
overall health. It also emphasises how important exercise and movement are to enhancing both
mental and physical health, while also assisting participants in altering their thought patterns to
realise their goals.”