The Initiatives and Volunteering Incubator “Ezdehar” of Qatar Charity, in cooperation with FranklinCovey Education Middle East, hosted an interactive workshop entitled “Humanitarian Leadership” with the aim of enhancing a deeper understanding of volunteer work and developing effective strategies to achieve a positive impact on society. The workshop was presented at the headquarters of Qatar Charity by Mrs. Huda Al Khawaja, a specialized trainer in the field of leadership, public administration and strategic planning, and a senior advisor at FranklinCovey Education Middle East, where it witnessed the presence of representatives from the Qatar Red Crescent, Tamouh for Community Development, and the Tam Network for Voluntary Work, and many representatives of community initiatives supported by “Izdihar”, in addition to a group of the most distinguished and effective volunteers.

During the workshop, trainer Huda Al-Khawaja shed light on several topics related to humanitarian work and volunteering, touching on the challenges and problems facing volunteer work leaders and volunteers, and effective ways to solve these challenges. She also discussed volunteer work from the perspective of “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” and linked them to volunteer and community work, which provides a practical framework to enhance effectiveness in humanitarian initiatives. On the sidelines of the workshop, the trainer praised Qatar Charity’s efforts in building and developing the skills of volunteers and leaders in the field of humanitarian and volunteer work, noting that the successes achieved by Qatar Charity reflect the presence of its extraordinary leaders.

In turn, Mrs. Fatima Al-Muhannadi, Head of the Initiatives and Volunteering Department at Qatar Charity, said: “We believe that building the capabilities of volunteers and developing the skills of volunteer work leaders is an essential axis in achieving success and positive impact in our society. By empowering volunteers and developing their skills, we can build cadres capable of contributing effectively to sustainable development and leadership of community and volunteer projects, and based on this perspective, our partnership in presenting this discussion session came in cooperation with FranklinCovey Education Middle East in Humanitarian Leadership.”

She added, “By strengthening cooperation and coordination between the government, private and civil society sectors, we can enhance joint efforts to achieve our humanitarian and social goals in a more effective and effective manner,” extending her thanks to FranklinCovey Education Middle East for cooperating in presenting the workshop. She also thanked the workshop participants from volunteers and representatives of community and humanitarian agencies attended the workshop, which provided a valuable opportunity to exchange experiences and knowledge between various actors in the field of volunteer and humanitarian work.

Ahmed Shawqi, Managing Director of FranklinCovey Education Middle East, said: “We strive to enhance the culture of volunteering and raise the capabilities of volunteers by offering these workshops. Developing volunteers’ leadership skills is an essential pillar to ensuring the sustainability of humanitarian initiatives and making a tangible positive impact on society. Providing volunteers with the skills and knowledge to effectively lead humanitarian initiatives is essential to enhancing their positive impact in society. Through this workshop, we aim to empower volunteers to become more effective leaders and make a greater difference in the lives of others.”

In turn, the participants expressed their happiness for attending this important workshop, as Mr. Hussein Al-Ali from the Qatar Red Crescent described it as “very wonderful,” adding, “What I learned today is considered a valuable addition to my knowledge.” He also expressed his hope that Qatar Charity will have pioneering influences in the future in qualifying leaders in humanitarian work.