KUWAIT: Zain, theleading digital service provider in Kuwait, hosted the orientation session forthe participants of LOYAC's Thailand Program at the Zain Innovation Center(ZINC) in the company's main headquarters in Shuwaikh. The program is organizedby LOYAC, a non-profit organization that aims at developing the youth's talentsand skills, and comes in exclusive sponsorship by Zain.
Zain's exclusivesponsorship to this cultural program comes as part of the company's StrategicPartnership with LOYAC, which continues this year for over 15 consecutiveyears. The partnership comes in line with the company's CorporateSustainability Strategy, which closely focuses on enriching innovation andcreativity within Kuwait's youth, especially in regards to developing andnurturing the skills of young girls, expanding their cultural senses, andempowering them within the community.
Zain hosted theorientation session for LOYAC's Thailand Program at the Zain Innovation Center(ZINC) in the company's main headquarters in Shuwaikh with the attendance ofthe participating girls, their parents, as well as Zain and LOYAC's teams.During the session, the girls and their parents were briefed about the trip'sfull program, its activities, and the destinations that will be visited. Zain'sexclusive sponsorship to this cultural program comes in line with itscommitment to support any entity that offers the proper educational environmentfor the next generation as per the highest internationalstandards. The company will spare no efforts in offering its support to suchinitiatives and programs that serve the community and contribute to the furtherprogress of the country.
The ThailandProgram, organized by LOYAC, aims at offering girls aged 14 - 18 with anopportunity to take part in an educational and cultural trip to the Kingdom ofThailand. The trip's program was designed to offer participants a chance tolearn about Thai culture, explore Bangkok and its markets, as well as exploredistant Thai villages through volunteering. The program aims to enrich thegirls' skills, develop their personalities, as well as offer them the chance tobe confident in themselves and work as one team. The trip features manyactivities, including bamboo utensils and pot making, Thai cuisine cookinglesson, community service to renew and build homes of elderly andunderprivileged families, and more.
The ZainInnovation Center (ZINC) is a hub for entrepreneurs and digital investments launchedas a platform for the innovations of students, youth, and entrepreneurs. ZINCencourages young minds to think and act creatively outside of the norm in anopen, supportive environment for entrepreneurs to generate new ideas anddevelop them into viable opportunities.
Last year, Zain'ssupport to LOYAC extended to a great number of educational initiatives andprograms that catered to developing the youth's skills and talents, includingthe KON Social Entrepreneurship Program brought to Kuwait in collaboration withBabson College in Boston, considered the most prestigious entrepreneurshipcollege in the United States and the number one institution in the world forentrepreneurship education. The company also offered its exclusive support toLOYAC's Internship Program at the United Nation's International Fund forAgricultural Development (IFAD), as well as the LOYAC AC Milan Soccer School,and more.
During October -December 2018, Zain hosted students of the LOYAC part-time training program whoworked at the company's various divisions, giving them an opportunity to gainexperience in the private sector work environment. Zain also offered thestudents financial rewards in recognition of their efforts and as anencouragement to their dedication.
Zain is proud tobe one of the Strategic Partners of LOYAC since its inception, especially thatit is considered one of the most prominent national programs that cater to theyouth and offers them a healthy and empowering environment to develop their skillsand talents in an educational, fun, and social atmosphere.
Since itsinception in 2002, LOYAC has grown to be the first choice of the youth inKuwait when it comes to innovative and high quality educational programs. LOYACruns several programs for the youth to develop their professional skills,enhance their personal growth and to help them find their sense of purpose byextending themselves to others.