Day 4-Ethics, Morals & Critical Thinking

The fourth day of the program was structured on critical and analytical thinking. Examining the fields of moral and ethical values that shape our society’s norms. Dr Amani Al ebdahi a well renowned professor from Kuwait University conducted a unique workshop.

Dr Amani, gave the students a couple of perplexing debates to confront which questioned the students actions should those scenarios come to reality.

All ethical statements are made by moral principles.

The only thing that would form an ethical statement is a moral Principle. She advises the students.

She then brushed on the moral norms and ethics of moral development.

We are trying to instill moral agency in our children and invest more in moral values and principles in our society.

Day 3 – A night of Dance Laiwah & Samri

On the third day of the program the students were asked to dress up In traditional Kuwaiti garmets and to meet in Dar al Athaar Al Islamiyah.

Not knowing what to expect they were to attend a rare and special session in presence of guest performance by the one and only local band Al Maas.

The session was condensed with enriching historical facts about our traditions, music and cultural norms. Bridging the gap between our ancestors past and the youth of today.

The session also touched on the science behind music and its use can be found in almost all aspects in our lives, from medicine to it being a cultural deity and identity to a universal language and a form of personal expression.

In a tribute to Kuwaiti art and heritage and with the guidance of Mentor Abdulaziz Al Adwani and AlMass band the students learnt and got a chance to see a live performance of three different kinds of music. Samiri, Laihwa, and Al Hadadi. They also traced its historical use when our ancient fathers used it on their long voyages in the sea.

For example,Hadidi music is used in the hymns of our ancestors, the sailors on their long, hard, and strenuous voyages in the sea. It motivated the men hard working hard under the bask of the sun and salt of the sea.

The session continued with special performances from Mentor Abdulaziz Al Adwani, and a very heartwarming show by Third generation graduate Maryam shehab where she alongside Protégé Abdullah Al Nimash performed an original song written by Maryam as a thank you extraordinary experience she had from the program

The ultimate finale to a great day.

Day 2 – Self Discovery

The second session of the program was all about self-discovery and the beginning of empowerment and was held in Kuwiat University.

Mentor Mishari started the session explaining how cause is greater than effect.

“Whether you think you can or you think you can’t do something you are right”. Our actions and capabilities are constricted to what we convince ourselves we are capable of doing.

Using NLP programming techniques he showed spectrum of success and what it takes to be a successful person outline that goals need to be SMART (Specific, Measurable, Accurate, Time Bound).

Feeding your ambition that is considered success.

And we all have deeper level values.

The session also included means and forms of proper and effective communication which will help them not only for their project but also in all other areas of their lives.

The session continued with guest speaker Reem Al Hunaidi who arranged a diverse curricula embedded with activities for the students from discussions on subjective reality to becoming aware of ones inner self and emotions to channeling ones energy to become fully immersed in the present moment.