Boursa Kuwait has successfully concluded its strategic partnership with INJAZ Kuwait for the academic year, a collaboration that provided financial literacy and entrepreneurship training to 931 middle and high school students across the country. The initiative, which engaged 18 educational institutions, surpassed its initial participation target by 116%, highlighting a strong commitment to fostering a new generation of financially savvy leaders.
Quick Facts
- Over 930 students trained in key skills
- Partnership surpassed participation goal by 116%
- Four programs focused on finance and entrepreneurship
- Reached 18 educational institutions across Kuwait
A Hands-On Approach to Financial Education
The partnership between Boursa Kuwait and the non-profit INJAZ Kuwait delivered four distinct programs designed to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world application. Guided by volunteers from the private sector, students gained practical experience in everything from personal budgeting to launching a startup.
The programs included:
- “My Money, My Future”: Engaged 176 middle school students, introducing them to core financial concepts, money management, and the mechanics of global markets through applied activities.
- “I am an Entrepreneur”: The most popular program, attracting 324 middle school students who went through the process of developing business ideas, creating products, and preparing investment pitches.
- “Personal Finance”: Reached 266 high school and university students, focusing on practical skills like saving, budgeting, credit management, and making sound financial decisions.
- “The Company”: Provided 165 high school and university students with the opportunity to establish and run their own virtual companies under professional mentorship, preparing them for regional competitions.
Building Kuwait’s Next Generation of Leaders
The initiative underscores Boursa Kuwait’s strategy of investing in human capital to support the country’s economic future.
“Boursa Kuwait believes that building a sustainable financial future starts with empowering the next generation with knowledge,” said Nasser M. Al-Sanousi, Senior Director of Marketing and Corporate Communications at Boursa Kuwait. “Through our partnership with INJAZ Kuwait, we provided interactive experiences that helped students acquire essential skills in money management, investing, and entrepreneurship, connecting financial concepts to practical application.”
Lailah Hilal Al-Mutairi, CEO of INJAZ Kuwait, echoed the sentiment, stating, “Our strategic partnership with Boursa Kuwait reflects a shared vision on the importance of empowering youth and preparing them for active participation in the national economy. This support is a significant contribution to preparing a generation equipped with the knowledge and skills needed for the future.”
Aligning with National and Global Development Goals
This collaboration is a key part of Boursa Kuwait’s broader corporate social responsibility and sustainability framework. It directly supports the goals of Kuwait Vision 2035, which aims to build a diversified, knowledge-based economy driven by a skilled workforce and an active private sector.
The initiative also aligns with several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including Goal 4 (Quality Education), Goal 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), and Goal 17 (Partnerships for the Goals), demonstrating a clear model for how financial institutions can partner with civil society to create a lasting developmental impact.
About Boursa Kuwait
Boursa Kuwait is the operator of the Kuwait Stock Exchange, the national stock market of the State of Kuwait. It is a private entity that aims to develop the market to be in line with international standards, providing issuers with efficient access to capital and investors with diverse opportunities.
About INJAZ Kuwait
INJAZ Kuwait is a non-profit organization and a member of the Junior Achievement (JA) Worldwide network. Supported by the Kuwaiti private sector, it delivers educational programs in Arabic and English on entrepreneurship, leadership, and financial literacy to prepare young people in Kuwait for a successful professional future.
Source: Kuwait News
