Action Care, in partnership with Petrofac, hosted two English Live programs for underprivileged children and youth from the Ajman-based Al Ihsan Charity Center. The first program, English Live Beginners was attended by 22 youth, ages 13 – 17. The program focused on strengthening students’ foundational English conversation skills, introducing and practicing effective communication strategies, and boosting students’ personal confidence and motivation to study English.

In partnership with HSBC’s Future First program and the Cultural and Scientific Association in Mamzar, Dubai, Action Care conducted a MOVE (Motivational Empowerment) seminar for 30 youth, ages 11 – 17. Attendees presented their opinions and views on social topics, participated in lively discussions, role-plays and problem solving activities, and experienced working in teamwork and practiced their creative-thinking and leadership skills to plan sample community projects.

The final of the series of Start Early seminars, also conducted with the Omani Women’s Association, was attended by 30 professional educators, including the director and supervisors from the Ministry of Education, and teachers and principals from private kindergartens.

The sixth seminar saw the launch of the Start Early training program in Oman. This seminar was conducted Muscat, in partnership with the Omani Women’s Association. 27 teachers and principals from private kindergartens in Oman attended the workshop.

The second in the series of Start Early seminars was conducted with the Doha International Institute for Families Research of the Qatar Foundation. The 18 participants consisted of kindergarten principals and teachers, as well as four representatives from the Permatta Program in Malaysia.