Conclusion of the Wood Badge training course for 38 female scout leaders in Jazan
The Saudi Arabian Scouts Association, in cooperation with the Girls' Technical College in Jazan, concluded its advanced Wood Badge training program for female scout unit leaders. The program resulted in the qualification of 38 female leaders representing various scouting sectors across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This program is part of ongoing efforts to enhance the capabilities of female leaders in the scouting and volunteer fields.
The importance of the wood badge in the scouting path
The Wood Badge is one of the most important leadership training programs in the global Scout Movement, symbolizing the completion of a Scout leader's qualifications and their ability to lead units efficiently and professionally. Earning it is not merely an honor; it requires passing intensive theoretical and practical programs designed to hone leadership skills. Organizing this advanced training course in Jazan represents a strategic step towards enhancing the presence of Saudi women in Scout activities, in line with international Scout training standards.
Details of the training program and its outcomes
The training program featured intensive learning that combined theoretical methods with practical applications. Sessions focused on equipping leaders with strategic planning mechanisms for managing scouting units, methods for training girls, and resource development to ensure the sustainability of volunteer activities. The program also delved deeply into modern leadership styles and how to prepare theoretical research that serves the scouting movement and contributes to the development of its educational curricula.
Alignment with the Kingdom's Vision 2030
This event is particularly significant given the Kingdom's ongoing development initiatives, as it directly aligns with the goals of Vision 2030, which aims to reach one million volunteers. Empowering women in the non-profit sector and volunteer work is a cornerstone of this vision. Training 38 female scout leaders not only represents the graduation of a new cohort but also the infusion of new leadership capable of establishing and managing volunteer teams that contribute to community service and cultivate a sense of national responsibility among young people.
Praise for the level of performance and organization
At the conclusion of the program, the study leader, Abdulrahman Al-Farshan, commended the high level of professionalism and commitment demonstrated by the participants, emphasizing that the training outcomes would positively impact the scouting field. He also expressed his appreciation for the significant logistical support provided by the Jazan Girls' Technical College. For her part, the college dean, Khansaa Hakami, stressed the importance of institutional partnerships in supporting national talent. In a speech delivered on behalf of the participants, leader Jamila Al-Zaid explained that this gathering embodied the spirit of teamwork and fostered the exchange of valuable experiences among female leaders from different regions.
