Manama, Bahrain, 30 August 2017: In line with its efforts to promote the sense of social responsibility among the youth, AlMabrrah AlKhalifia Foundation launched its first ‘Rayaat Student Council’ for the year 2017-2018.
The ‘Rayaat Student Council’ aims to achieve its mission of instilling the importance of volunteering with different groups of the society and strengthening social bonds, encouraging students to take an active role in the community. The council will also organize events and trips to promote the culture of volunteerism among all students.
The council, consisting of nine members, and is chaired by Nawaf Al-Hajri with Maria Mohammad selected as the Vice President, Noora Ali as the Secretary and Noor Al Awadhi as the Treasurer.
The ‘Rayaat Scholarship Program’ was launched in 2011 as a comprehensive approach to promote educational achievement and personal development through providing students with scholarship opportunities at accredited universities in the Kingdom. Moreover, financial incentives, enrichment workshops, job placements, and community service opportunities are offered within a supportive environment that encourages students to take an active role in the community.