Bahrain’s Ministry of Education has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with INJAZ Bahrain to expand the delivery of programs and workshops aimed at developing leadership and entrepreneurship skills for school students across the country. The agreement formalizes a long-standing collaboration to foster a culture of volunteerism, initiative, and teamwork among the Kingdom’s youth.
Quick Facts
- The Partnership: MoU between the Ministry of Education and INJAZ Bahrain.
- The Goal: Scale training programs for students nationwide.
- The Focus: Leadership, entrepreneurship, and career readiness skills.
A Strategic Push for Skill Development
The MoU was signed by H.E. Dr. Mohammed bin Mubarak Juma, Minister of Education, and H.H. Sheikha Hessa bint Khalifa Al Khalifa, Chairperson of INJAZ Bahrain. The Minister of Education expressed his appreciation for the partnership, noting the significant impact INJAZ Bahrain has had since its inception.
“INJAZ Bahrain has successfully transformed concepts of volunteer work, leadership skills, and community initiatives through its creative programs that have benefited a large number of students,” stated Dr. Juma. He emphasized that the deep partnership has already yielded positive results in enhancing the academic and professional skills of students.
Two Decades of Empowering Bahrain’s Youth
For INJAZ Bahrain, the agreement marks another milestone as the organization celebrates its 20th anniversary. Over the past two decades, the non-profit has supported tens of thousands of students, building a strong culture of entrepreneurship and innovation.
“Our partnership with the Ministry of Education has created numerous training opportunities and impactful initiatives that have positively reflected on students’ skills and stimulated an environment of innovation and entrepreneurship,” said H.H. Sheikha Hessa bint Khalifa Al Khalifa. She highlighted that the continued collaboration, supported by the private sector, enhances students’ knowledge and promotes healthy competition among educational institutions.
About INJAZ Bahrain
INJAZ Bahrain is a non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring and preparing young people to succeed in a global economy. As a member of Junior Achievement (JA) Worldwide, it provides hands-on, experiential programs focused on financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship to students from primary school to university.
Source: Albilad Press
