Building a Generation that is Independent and Capable of Change
At Man Ahyaha, we believe that youth are the driving force of society and the agents of change. From this belief, we launched the Adolescents Program, targeting young people aged 13 to 17. The program provides a safe and supportive space that helps adolescents discover and develop their potential through practical and interactive training that combines life, technical, vocational, and artistic skills, while addressing their psychological and social needs.
Program Objectives
- Develop life and leadership skills among adolescents
- Enhance employment opportunities and community entrepreneurship
- Promote health and psychological awareness during adolescence
- Enable participants to implement community projects and initiatives
- Build capacity in communication, artistic expression, and the use of technology
Program Tracks
Phase 1 – Life Skills and Self-Awareness
Interactive workshops in: health, digital safety, peaceful coexistence, presentation skills, and event management
Phases 2 & 3 – Career Readiness
Intensive workshops in: project planning and management, CV writing, job search skills, interview techniques, and creating professional LinkedIn profiles
Phase 4 – Elective Tracks
Programming: designing websites for their projects
Graphic Design: using tools such as Canva and Photoshop
Digital Marketing: developing marketing plans, designing logos, banners, and brochures
Artistic and Community Activities
Theatrical productions, Tahtib performances, product exhibitions, organizing a “Health Day,” and participating in small-scale community projects
Achievements
- Trained 41 participants over 185 training hours
- Created professional CVs, email accounts, and LinkedIn profiles for participants
- Implemented 7 initial community projects with potential for scaling
- Organized a "Health Day" attended by 60 adolescents and several parents
- Presented expressive theatrical and artistic performances
- Launched websites and marketing plans for adolescent’ products
- Built partnerships to connect graduates with training or volunteering opportunities
Program Impact
- 84% of participants are Man Ahyaha students
- Noticeable improvement in self-confidence, teamwork, and critical thinking skills
- Positive feedback from parents on participants’ behavioral and cognitive development
Next Steps
The program continues to support graduates through new workshops, advanced skills training, real-world opportunities, and expanding partnerships with training providers and the job market. We have already started working with a new cohort of adolescents, continuing and building upon the same pathway to broaden the impact and reach more youth in targeted communities.
