INJAZ Bahrain Spotlight

INJAZ Bahrain held a special event celebrating its 10th anniversary on Wednesday October 7, 2015 at the

Ritz Carlton Manama. The event, patronized by the INJAZ Bahrain executive director Sh. Hessa bint Khalifa

al Khalifa, showcased the non-profit organization’s numerous achievements and milestones over the past

decade.

In addition to senior directors and employees from the organization, the event was attended by representatives

from its strategic partners from the public and private sectors, including HE Dr. Majid bin Ali Al—Nuaimi

the Minister of Education, as well as the volunteers and coordinators of the numerous programs it conducts in

the kingdom’s schools and universities to prepare youth for success in the global economy.

ISSUE – Oct 2015

INJAZ Bahrain's 10th Anniversary Celebration

“INJAZ Bahrain’s achievements over the past decade would not be possible without the support of our

supporters from the public and private sectors, as well as the thousands of volunteers”, Sh. Hessa bint

Khalifa Al Khalifa said. “We are proud to have them as business partners and sincerely value and appreciate

their financial and advisory support.”

Sh. Hessa noted that the organization reached around 2,000 students from a limited number of intermediate

schools in its first year, 2005, and subsequently expanded its programs over the years to reach more than

20,000 students from elementary to university level on an annual basis. To date, the organization has

recruited around 3,200 volunteers who trained around 87,000 students from 200 schools and universities, a

number expected to reach 100,000 students by end of the current academic year 2015-2016.

Thanks to INJAZ Bahrain Board Members

The event kicked off with an exhibition of outstanding projects by students who were trained under the

organization’s various programs over the years, such as “The Company” program and others. The attendees

toured the exhibition and engaged with the students and discussed ways of further developing their ideas.

This was followed by the opening address delivered by Sh. Hessa, in which she underlined the key highlights

and milestones of the organization since its establishment in 2005, especially noting the steady increase each

year in schools, students, and volunteers involved in its programs.

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Board Message

“Over the past 10 years INJAZ Bahrain is contributing to equipping hundreds of students and future leaders with market-oriented needed skills so that the youth could more wisely select and tailor their educational choices towards economic growth, instill the social responsibility culture amongst the young Bahraini workforce and instigate the competition spirit at early stage in beneficiaries of INJAZs programs.

Mr. Abdulkareem Bucheeri Board Member – INJAZ Bahrain CEO - BBK

87,000

INJAZ Bahrain Reach Over 10 years

Moreover, Sh. Hessa hailed the important role played by the organization’s stakeholders, including the

Ministry of Education. As the official government agency in charge of developing educational system in

Bahrain to facilitate creativity and innovation, the ministry was instrumental in coordinating between the

organization and the schools to maximize the footprint of the programs.

Sh. Hessa also praised INJAZ Bahrain’s strategic partners in the private sector for their valuable support,

whether through financial backing, offering advice and guidance, or providing volunteers. The support

provided by these companies - who also comprise the organization’s Board of Directors - stems from their

corporate social responsibility and strong belief in the INJAZ Bahrain’s mission to equip the next

generation of Bahrainis with the knowledge and skills to contribute to building Bahrain’s economic future.

Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, wife of His Majesty and Supreme Council

of Women president, congratulated INJAZ Bahrain Executive Director Shaikha Hessa bint Khalifa Al

Khalifa on the 10th

Anniversary of the organization. She commented INJAZ Bahrain in initiatives in

educational and voluntary work as part of efforts to promote Bahraini youth and contribute to revitalizing

the labor market.

To that end, the event also featured videos of several students who shared their experiences about how the

training they received helped expand their horizons and pave the way for their success in the labor market,

whether as employees or entrepreneurs. Among these students were the student teams from Bahrain who

won the regional MENA-wide competition organized by the parent organization INJAZ Al-Arab and

Coca-Cola’s Ripples of Happiness competition.

Awards for exceptional volunteers, schools, and supporters were handed out at the end of the event.

The honorees included 25 long-standing volunteers who have partnered with INJAZ Bahrain over the past

10 years and 59 outstanding volunteers for the year 2014/2015 who logged the most volunteer hours.

Additionally, 15 long standing schools and the University of Bahrain were honored as well. 18

longstanding board companies and 17 company coordinators were also amongst those who were

recognized for their valuable and long lasting support over the past 10 years. The event supporters also

received special recognition for their tremendous support for a successful event, this included GPIC, Gulf

Broadcast, Hill+Knowlton Strategies, Empire, ShowTech Productions, Palace Enterprises, Ritz-Carlton,

Al-Rashid Group, Worldecor, Yateem Air Conditioning, Bahrain International Circuit, National Bank of

Bahrain, Nass Industrial Services, Ahli United Bank, Mohammed Ahmadi Co., Mechanical Contracting &

Services Co., Larissa, EK Kanoo , and Shutdown Maintenance & Services.

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Students

Volunteers

200

Schools / Universities

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In addition, the event included an address by INJAZ Al-Arab Chief Executive Akif Al-Aqrabawi, in which

he commended INJAZ Bahrain’s initiatives to enrich the formal academic education in schools and

universities across Bahrain, with a focus on the pillars of entrepreneurship, work-readiness, and financial

literacy.

Moreover, INJAZ Bahrain Chairman Abdulrahman Jawahery also delivered an address which highlighted

the enormous strides the organization has made in its first decade in terms of programs, students, and

volunteers, thus firmly establishing itself as one of the leading institutions dedicated to up-skilling Bahrainis

in line with the Bahrain Economic Vision.

By the end of

2015/2016

We hope to reach

100,000

students

Fragments of Memories

1) “I felt honored to be the first Chairman of such an incredible, inspirational organization”.

D. Fareed Al Mulla, CEO of Oasis Capital.

2) "This viable initiative aligns with our mission of inspiring and preparing young Bahrainis to succeed in a global economy."

Dr. Abdulrahman Jawahery – President GPIC

3) “I was proud to be part of the Founding Board and vice Chairman– the importance and necessity of our work was

evidenced when I visited the students in their classrooms”.

Fasial Janahi, CEO Esterad.

4) “Partnering with INJAZ Bahrain and working hand in hand with our private sector companies to instill valuables business

knowledge and skills in the youth of Bahrain is a real investment in the future and is an immense source of pride for us all”.

Dr. Shaikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Khalifa

5) “I remember the joy that was felt on the launch of the first inaugural annual report, back in 2006”.

Sheikha Hessa bint Khalifa Al Khalifa – Executive Director

6) “Working at INJAZ Bahrain is so challenging and rewarding”

Badria Naqi – Deputy Executive Director

7) “It was an amazing experience that helped me develop extra skills”

Hala Mufeez from Bahrain Islamic Bank, First year volunteer

8) “I was surprised to learn that success has many meanings”.

Zuhair Al Ghatam from Bapco, First year volunteer.

9) “The impact of INJAZ Bahrain is obvious, overwhelming interest and eagerness shown by the students”.

Mona Jassim Al Ghattam, Headmistress Khawla Secondary Girls’ school.

10) “My experience has been unique and enriching, a real achievement in the educational arena”.

Eman Khalifa Al Zayani, Ministry of Education.

11) “I had fun and enjoyed every moment with INJAZ Bahrain “.

Jenan Hassan Mohammed, Student of First year group.

12) “The experience was educational and practical”.

Fatima Ahmed Al Saati, Student of First year Group.

13) “I can’t express enough how delighted I am to be a part of INJAZ Bahrain, an amazing opportunity that taught me the love

of giving, love of doing good, and the self-fulfillment in inspiring the youth. Thanks goes to INJAZ Bahrain for giving me the

chance to serve my beloved country”

Fadyah Al Bastaki - INJAZ Bahrain Volunteer

14) "Now I know that even a few hours of volunteering with INJAZ Bahrain make an incredible difference to the student lives”.

Ahmed Naeemi – BIBF

15) "I am grateful for the opportunity to be part of the success story of INJAZ Bahrain; the experience has inspired me and given

the wonderful opportunity to give part of myself to our country's future doctors, engineers, lawyers and entrepreneurs.

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“I am happy to be a part of INJAZ Bahrain's 10 years success. It’s good to have an organization that supports youth to develop their personalities and experience. Thank you for everyone behind INJAZ Bahrain”

Hala Al Murbati INJAZ Bahrain Alumni INJAZ Bahrain Volunteer

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We at INJAZ Bahrain extend our sincere appreciation and gratitude to all our valuable partners, Ministry of Education, business leaders, and dedicated volunteers for supporting and believing in our mission to inspire and prepare youth to succeed in a global economy. It is with your continued support that we shall continue on this journey to impact and make a difference to the future of thousands of students year after year.

INJAZ Bahrain Summer Camp Success

INJAZ Bahrain conducted its first summer camp during Aug 2015 with more than 40 student’s participation. INJAZ Bahrain

conducted three programs under the Work Readiness pillar: Entrepreneurship Master Class, Career Success and Job

shadow. The classes were held at the Batelco Club under the sponsorship of one of our valued board member, BATELCO.

The Job Shadow program was held at Credimax and was a big success with students especially with Credimax CEO giving

an inspirational talk.

Along with other summer classes, INJAZ Bahrain partnered with many institutes on the island to offer opportunities for

youngsters to benefit from its rich programs. INJAZ Bahrain conducted a variety of programs at the Royal Charity

organization (RCO), Gifted center, Salman Cultural Center, Al Eslah Society and Quran centers. A total of 259 youth

participated during this summer break in classes and activities that would bring them closer to the real market place and

equip them with the necessary skills, tools, and practical experience for a better tomorrow.

INJAZ Bahrain Partners with Youth City

Youth City 2030 is an annual event organized by Bahrain’s General Organization for Youth and Sports (GOYS). The event

focuses on key growth areas for Bahraini youth, aiming to promote creative thinking among them and encourage talent in

areas such as leadership, media, information technology, arts, languages, science and sports. For the fifth year in a row, INJAZ Bahrain partnered with Youth Citi 2030 to implement one of its' key programs “The

Company”. 20 students participated this year in the company program and were mentored by one of our valued BBK

volunteer Ms. Fatima Abdulrahman, where she added a number of accompanying activities to enrich the knowledge and the

experience of the company students. This team is qualified to take part in the National Company Competition in the coming

academic year 2015-2016.

INJAZ Bahrain “INNOVATION CAMP” Students explore the spirit of entrepreneurship

INJAZ Bahrain held its first INNOVATION CAMP ”ICamp”, for the Fall Semester 2015-2016 at Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance “BIBF”.BIBF is recognized as one of the strongest educators and training providers in the business sector’s and is considered as the largest training institution in the kingdom of Bahrain. BIBF academic programs are developed with academic direction of prestigious international universities and are approved by the Bahrain Higher Education Council. This ICamp was part of BIBF's induction week, where all foundation year students were given the opportunity to share and develop ideas. Students were divided into 8 teams with the assistance of corporate volunteers, to compete against each other and find a creative solution for a real business challenge which was “Starting up a business” within a very limited time using specific tools, information and resources. And as part of this event, students were able to meet and engage with one of the most successful Bahraini entrepreneurs, Ms. Noora Al Haddad, who shared her success story with the team.

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AMT Awards

Over the Years

AMT 2012

For Year 2010-2011

JA Best Practice

Award for More than

Money

AMT 2013

For Year 2011-2012

Compliance & Quality

Award

AMT 2014

For Year 2012/2013

Compliance & Quality

Award

AMT 2015

For Year 2013/2014

Compliance,

Collaboration &

Quality Award