Youth Fest Gives Young People A Bigger Role In Shaping Community Experiences
The three-day festival, delivered by Qatar Museums' Teen Hub in strategic partnership with Earthna, concluded on Saturday (November 7) with a closing ceremony at the Teen Hub in the Expo Building, Al Bidda Park, where young creators, performers, entrepreneurs, volunteers and activity leaders who contributed to the programme were recognised.
The festival focused on giving them practical opportunities to take responsibility, develop skills and become actively involved in organising and delivering community experiences.
Fatima Ali al-Kuwari, deputy director of Operations, said the main objective was to create a space where young people could learn, express their creativity and discover opportunities while taking on meaningful roles.
The second edition drew 10 young people to the organising team, alongside 260 volunteers and more than 30 young talents. It also brought together 120 companies, institutions and partner organisations, with representation from 11 universities.
Al-Kuwari said the scale and diversity of participation were among the key features distinguishing this year's edition.
The festival was also held as part of Qatar Sustainability Week, organised by Earthna, and in partnership with Unicef, giving young people opportunities to engage with sustainability through educational activities and community-based experiences.
At the heart of the programme was Teen Hub's approach to making young people contributors to the experience rather than simply attendees.
She explained that young people were given opportunities to plan, organise and work in teams, helping them develop leadership, communication and decision-making skills.
Practical workshops and technical and creative activities, including those delivered through Studio 5, were also designed to help participants explore their interests, strengthen their abilities and turn ideas into practical steps.
Engagement with universities, institutions and participating organisations further connected young people with learning opportunities and potential future pathways.
“These are important aspects of fostering an entrepreneurial spirit and developing skills associated with entrepreneurship,” al-Kuwari said.
The programme also addressed issues extending beyond creativity and professional development. Activities covered climate and water awareness in collaboration with Unicef, alongside wellbeing, volunteering and community engagement, with organisations including Naufar and the Qatar Red Crescent taking part.
For Al Kuwari, the festival's impact should be measured not only by the activities delivered, but also by what participants take away from the experience.
“We hope that every young person leaves the festival having gained something from the experience, whether it is a new skill, knowledge or connections that could open doors to future opportunities,” she said.
She added that the experiences were intended to strengthen young people's understanding of their responsibilities towards themselves and their communities, while encouraging them to take a positive interest in issues that matter to them.
The closing ceremony brought the second edition to a celebratory end, with awards and recognition for those who helped deliver the programme.
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