World Youth Day marked with seminar on future-building, self-development in Qamishlo

On the occasion of World Youth Day, the Directorate of Culture in Hasakah province, with support from UNICEF, organized a seminar at the Cultural Center in Qamishlo to discuss a number of issues related to young people and their future. The event was attended by a delegation from the region's administration and a group of youths.

The seminar opened with remarks by Leyla Ibrahim on behalf of the Directorate of Culture. She congratulated young people on their international day, wishing them success in their future endeavors, and emphasized the importance of their role in building the future and contributing to the development of society.

The seminar was led by Hejjar Restum, a specialist in development and personal growth, who addressed several topics related to young people’s future, change, self-development and the formation of youth identity, as well as the importance of setting goals and working to achieve them.

Restum emphasized the importance of making the most of one’s youth in building the future, noting that achieving goals requires more than simply accepting what is available or currently in place; rather, it requires striving to improve existing conditions and reach new goals.

He also stressed the importance of moving away from conventional thinking, arguing that ideas that are not based on creativity and innovation cannot build a better future. He called on young people to develop their ideas and abilities and seek new ways to achieve their aspirations.

In another part of his remarks, Restum noted that developing young people’s personalities is not limited to school or academic education, but requires continuous learning and the development of personal skills and abilities outside educational institutions. This, he said, would help young people broaden their knowledge and make better use of their potential.

He stressed that success is not solely linked to money, but rather to what a person can achieve through knowledge, work, determination and self-development, calling on young people to have a clear vision for their future and work toward achieving it.

The seminar also featured discussions and contributions from a number of young people, who shared their views on their future and the changes they aspire to bring about. They stressed that building the future requires commitment to hard work, knowledge, critical thinking and continued effort.

Participants highlighted the importance of young people being active members of their communities and investing their energy and abilities in self-development and contributing to addressing the issues facing their communities.

The seminar concluded with attendees exchanging views and engaging in discussions on the ideas presented. The seminar’s activities are set to continue on August 13 and 14 as part of the program marking International Youth Day.

ANHA