Goal 3 / 3.3 / 3.3.2
University Outreach Programs for Health & Wellbeing: Community Impact and Initiatives
3.3.2 Does your university as a body deliver outreach programs and projects in the local community (which can include student volunteering programs) to improve or promote health & wellbeing including hygiene, nutrition, family planning, sports, exercise, aging well, and other health and wellbeing related topics?
Commitment of Ahlia University to the Community Engagement:
Ahlia University Community Engagement Plan (2021-2025)
This plan, like the one before it, has as its underpinning AU’s vision in which the university strives to make a positive contribution to the development of the Bahraini community and by extension the wider Gulf region through its three core functions of Teaching and Learning, Research and Community Engagement. AU’s Community Engagement Plan 2021-2025’ is a continuation but strengthening of its Community EMPOWER Plan 2016-2020. It was deemed necessary to review and revise the current plan earlier as AU has a new strategic plan coming into effect in 2021. AU’s Community Engagement Plan (2021-2025) is derived from a number of national and international strategies to maintain the highest quality and academic standards in relation to Community Engagement and Social Responsibility.
Community Engagement Plan Aims:
’ To enforce social responsibility and to serve the local and regional community.
’ To further encourage and enhance participative community-based research which supports social and economic development.
’ To Strengthen the university's community relationships through cooperation and support of planned extension programs and services.
’ To provide budding entrepreneurs with skills and knowledge, as well as support through mentoring to successfully translate business ideas into viable business ventures.
Initiative 1:
Support and encourage students in a culture of engagement, entrepreneurship and innovation and prepare them by providing support through mentoring and partnerships to become leaders in their chosen professions.
’ Create a culture of awareness among learners about the importance of entrepreneurship for the growth of economy by fostering entrepreneurship at the university and community at large.
’ Providing experiential learning opportunities, conducting meaningful entrepreneurial research, and connecting students with mentors and resources that enable them to successfully start up a new business and prosper.
’ Provide Entrepreneurship related courses to support, educate, coach and encourage young entrepreneurs to pursue business opportunities and succeed in transforming them into viable start-ups.
’ Link the academic life with the business world through training, incubation, research and consultation.
’ Create partnerships with local and regional industries, and small and medium enterprises will be involved to support budding entrepreneurs.
’ Conduct events, seminars, lectures, conferences to promote entrepreneurship across the institution.
https://www.ahlia.edu.bh/cms4/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Annual-Report_2018-19_061220.pdf
Ahlia University strives to achieve excellence in all aspects of its community engagement activities.’ Towards this end, in 2018/19 Ahlia created a Community Engagement Unit in order to enhance the management, monitoring and reporting of all community engagement activities, which in turn would maximize the impact of these activities across all stakeholders and strata of society.’ The support and coordination of the colleges, deanships and directorates allows the proper implementation of our community engagement plan with the aim of contributing positively in the development and prosperity of the community.
Community Engagement at Ahlia University is the process where students, faculty, staff, alumni and community organizations exchange information, resources and make referrals for community service and further learning opportunities. Community engagement activities form the third of Ahlia’s core functions.
For this reason, our Strategic Plan is underpinned by a Community Empowerment Plan and our activities are wide ranging, aimed at our internal and external communities.
-We offer programs meeting the needs of students, employers in the Kingdom.
-We support good causes and encourage volunteering and other activities that allow students to learn about civic duty and global citizenship.
-We work towards making our high-quality education accessible to all qualified applicants through scholarships, grants, and tuition remission schemes.
- Our research is outward-facing and geared to needs of our society.’
In 2018/19, Ahlia University organized and participated in a total of 90 community engagement activities, which means an average of more than 2 activities per week, across the first semester, second semester, and summer session.
Social Responsibility
https://www.ahlia.edu.bh/social-responsibility/
We promote active participation in constructive social change through volunteerism, leadership and civic action on the part of our faculty, staff and students; further we accept a responsibility to contribute to the growth of our society through supporting worthy causes, conducting research that strives to advance human welfare, and by preparing professionals for leadership roles in their professions and their communities.
Community Engagement
https://www.ahlia.edu.bh/ahlia-university-sustainability/sustainability-in-connectivity/
The students, faculty, and staff of AU are deeply networked with communities. AU’s community engagement activities reflect the decentralized nature of the university.’ Deanship of Student Affairs enriches students’ campus life and community engagement by providing services and supports at the different stages in the student life at AU. Through the collaboration of various University colleges and departments as well as the student council, the University encourages student participation in the AU community engagement projects. These units also act as a go-to hub for connecting students to the resources and opportunities that will help students broaden their perspectives in ethical and social issues through community engagement activities and make the most of the student time at AU and in Bahrain.
One of AU’s core values which is essential to the achievement of its vision and mission is the Social Responsibility. We promote active participation in constructive social change through volunteerism, leadership and civic action on the part of our faculty, staff and students; further we accept a responsibility to contribute to the growth of our society through supporting worthy causes, conducting research that strives to advance human welfare, and by preparing professionals for leadership roles in their professions and their communities.
Health and Wellbeing
https://www.ahlia.edu.bh/ahlia-university-sustainability/sustainability-in-connectivity/
The health and wellbeing of the students and staff is an important element of sustainability at Ahlia University. Students can access a myriad of services to support their mental and physical health and help them lead balanced lives here at Ahlia University. The University provides student counseling, academic advising, special services for students with special needs. Furthermore, Ahlia University provides and supports a variety of student social, cultural, and sports activities through a specialized directorate within the Deanship of Student Affairs. The Directorate of Student Activities also provides other student services such as student accommodation; internship and training; career counseling; and supporting the election of the students’ representatives in the Student Council. Students can access more info at Student Guidebook.
Moreover, the Human Resources Directorate arranges many activates to help staff lead healthy lives. Staff can spruce up their workspaces and bring a bit of nature to their desks thanks which affordable plants and plant care workshops to AU’s community.
Community EMPOWER Plan
AU strives to be responsive to the social and economic challenges facing Bahrain and by extension the region through its Community EMPOWER Plan 2016-2020. This includes a strong focus on Entrepreneurship, Mentoring and Partnerships; Outreach, widening access and lifelong learning; and Expertise sharing through Research. To this end AU continuously seeks to strengthen positive, mutually beneficial relationships with business, industry, government, social organizations and the wider civic community. In this way AU optimizes the opportunities for all involved to lead more fulfilling and prosperous lives.
"Bahraini Universities Participate in the International University Sports Festival in Yekaterinburg, Russia [6]
https://www.instagram.com/p/CwCoHpkqRtd/
The Bahraini Schools and Universities Sports Union announced the participation of Bahraini universities in the International University Sports Festival, which will be held in Yekaterinburg, Russia. This participation is part of the Kingdom of Bahrain's commitment to enhancing cultural and sports cooperation at regional and international levels.
Mr. Mohammed Ashouri, who serves as the head of the Bahraini delegation participating in the festival, expressed his delight at this valuable opportunity. He stated, "We are grateful for this wonderful opportunity to represent our kingdom's universities at this prominent international sports festival. This event provides an opportunity to showcase our commitment to promoting international cooperation and knowledge exchange in the fields of sports and education."
The participating universities under the umbrella of the Bahraini Schools and Universities Sports Union include the University of Bahrain, Bahrain Polytechnic, Bahrain Medical University, and the British University. The festival will feature various sports, including volleyball, boxing, swimming, and taekwondo.
The festival aims to enhance communication and knowledge exchange between the participating universities, Russian universities, and other international institutions. It seeks to strengthen global cultural and academic ties. This participation is expected to expand the prospects for cooperation and knowledge exchange in the fields of sports, education, and competition.
Mr. Ashouri added, "We are extremely excited to participate in this international festival and look forward to making effective contributions and building new bridges of sports and academic cooperation with universities worldwide. Our presence here is part of the vision of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the King of the Kingdom of Bahrain, may God protect him, which aims to enhance the role of our beloved Kingdom of Bahrain in promoting international cooperation and deepening understanding and communication with the ambitious world for the sake of a better and more collaborative future."
The Carnival of Cars’[7]
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1011020092614932&set=pcb.1011020459281562
The participation of the National University in the carnival of cars held within the celebrations of the Ministry of Education on the anniversary of the National Action Charter
Participation of Al-Ahliyya University in the celebration of the Ministry of Education on the anniversary of the National Action Charter [8]
https://www.almodon.com/society/2022/11/4/متحف-الجامعة-العربية-ببيروت-المعرفة-بمتناول-الجميع
Al-Ahliyya University Visit to Al-Fateh Secondary School for Boys’[9]
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1006478579735750&set=pcb.1006478979735710
Al Ahlia University Visit to Shaikh Abdullah Bin Isa Al Khalifa Industrial High School for Boys’[10]
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1003557046694570&set=pcb.1003557416694533
’Al-Ahlia’ expresses its readiness to volunteer in the national campaign to combat Corona’[11]
https://www.ahlia.edu.bh/cms4/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Ahlia-News25.pdf
Professor Al-Hawaj, Chairman of the University’s Board of Trustees, announced eligibility for his application to volunteer to work in the national campaign against Corona virus, expressing confidence that a large number of teachers and employees, the students and graduates of the Ahlia University were also quick to do so, and that the university. It encourages all its members to do so, of course, as affiliation
This country and loyalty to its wise leadership are two main pillars of the foundations of education and character building, whether in the private university or in our various universities and other national institutions. He added: We are proud that a large number of our professors and employees hurriedly demanded that we progress to volunteer to work in the national campaign to combat the Corona virus, it is a duty compelled by our belonging to this dear homeland and our loyalty to its leadership.
The university with all its professors, staff and students are available to serve this dear country in this exceptional circumstance during what the whole world is going through.
Marathon (Sport Event)’[12]
https://www.ahlia.edu.bh/events/marathon-sport-event/
Ahlia University wants its students and staff to lead a life of health and well-being, in this sense it develops the marathon, an activity to create spaces for physical activity
Ahlia Outdoor Food Festival’[13]
https://www.ahlia.edu.bh/events/ahlia-outdoor-food-festival/
تفاصيل الفعالية
Start Date: 23/03/2019
Time: 05:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Location: GOSI Mall
’Al-Ahlia’
students visit ’Dar yoko’ inmates’[14] http://www.alwasatnews.com/news/959949.htmlـ Providing
financial support for its management Ahlia
University students provided financial support to Yoko Parents’ Care Home,
within the framework of the social responsibility programs adopted by the
university. Whereas, the
Student Activities Department organized a series of charitable and purposeful
events, the proceeds of which were allocated to support the employees of the
House, with the aim of providing university students with the values
of community service and charitable participation in social work. https://www.ahlia.edu.bh/events/together-s-f-e-campaign/
The event was an opportunity for the
team to promote their campaign outside of the university and to convey their
message of love, peace and social tolerance to the whole community. https://www.ahlia.edu.bh/ahlia-university-sustainability/sustainability-in-connectivity/ The Inter College Environmental Public Speaking
Competition was held for the first
time in 2001 and since then has proven to be highly popular across the GCC
region. Its primary aim is to ensure sustainability of environmental resources
by promoting a positive attitude change among the young in our societies and establishing
an environmentally-conscious generation. The 2015 cycle was held on November
23rd - 24th 2016 at Dubai Knowledge Village. Fifty-seven teams representing
Gulf universities, colleges of higher and further education participated in the
competition. The Kingdom of Bahrain organized
Bahrain Sports Day on February 11, 2020, in accordance with the decision of
their Highnesses Presidents of the GCC National Olympic Committee at their
meeting in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to have a national sports day in the second
week. February in all GCC countries, with the participation of Ahlia’[18]. The participation in the "sport of walking" event to
celebrate the national sports day 2019, on Tuesday, February 12, 2019. The
meeting point was in front of the university library [18]. On November 16, a ceremony was held at the
Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Park in Awali marking World Diabetes Day which
falls on the 14th of November’[20]. The SCH chief addressed the ceremony marking
World Diabetes Day, being held this year under the theme: ’Family and
Diabetes’. He stressed the crucial role of the family in promoting prevention
from the disease. He warned against the alarming increase of the prevalence of
diabetes in the Kingdom of Bahrain, which has health, social and economic
repercussions on the community and threatens national sustainable development,
where the Ahlia students participated. Cancer Awareness Walkathon’[21] https://www.ahlia.edu.bh/events/together-s-f-e-campaign/ https://www.ahlia.edu.bh/events/together-s-f-e-campaign/ https://www.ahlia.edu.bh/cms4/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Student-Handbook_Nov2020_WEB.pdf Ahlia University appreciates the
value of co-curricular activities in developing a range of skills and
attributes that plays an important role in molding student’s personality and
building confidence and self-esteem. Undergraduate students participating in
co-curricular activities are awarded an ’A’ credit to encourage them in
participation beyond the classroom. The ’A’ activity credit is a one credit
hour with ’A’ grade awarded to students in reference to their participation in
a wide variety of activities outside of the regular classroom. The ’A’ activity
credit is awarded to students in reference to a wide variety of extracurricular
activities that include but not limited to: a. Demonstrating an active role
in university student clubs, scientific student associations and student
council. b. Participation in university
sport activities and competitions. c. Organizing/participating in
university events. d. Attending workshops, seminars
and conferences approved by the college or Deanship of student affairs. e. Volunteer work and Community
Engagement f. Involvement in cultural
activities. https://www.ahlia.edu.bh/events/understanding-the-role-of-charities-in-bahrain/ Students from the Mass
Communications & PR programme attended a conference at the Sofitel and met
HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al-Khalifa, His Majesty the King’s representative
for Charity Works & Youth Affairs and Chairman of the Supreme Council for
Youth & Sports. Students learnt the importance of volunteering and
charitable giving. Social responsibility is of great importance to Ahlia
University and teaching our students how to become involved is a critical part
of the student experience. https://www.ahlia.edu.bh/cms4/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Annual-Report_2018-19_061220.pdf In 2018/19,
Ahlia University organized and participated in a total of 90 community
engagement activities, which means an average of more than 2 activities per
week, across the first semester, second semester, and summer session. Community
engagement categories include social, women, sports, entrepreneurship,
elections and parliament. https://gulfuniversities.org/partnerships/mena/ahlia-bahrain/ The theme of
2017 conference is ’Digital revolution, smart cities and performance
improvement towards a sustainable knowledge-based inclusive development ’.
Central to the forum were the challenges faced by countries within the MENA
region. The rapid urbanization within the region were found to be leaning
towards the development of smart cities, clearly exhibiting the governments’ ’
particularly that of Saudi Arabia’s ’ recognition and consideration of the
importance of the role of technology and the youth in their states’ future.
Downward trends in oil prices have posed a serious barrier to this development,
thus solutions to securing the economy and income in oil and gas export
dependent states were also explored. The urgency of income and wealth
inequalities was also revisited, which called for further radical reform in
regulation and policy to better address the welfare, and macro- and micro-level
challenges that have arose. https://www.ahlia.edu.bh/activities/ Ahlia University Invention Centre
(AIC) in cooperation with Brinc Batelco, is organizing The first Ahlia
Invention Centre hackathon all innovators in Bahrain, would love to invite all
the Inventors and Innovators in Bahrain to participate in the ’We invent’
themed hackathon. which aims to: ’
Discover
and enhance the talents and abilities of Bahraini innovators and enable them to
become professionals in the technical fields according to the best
international standards. ’
Motivate
Bahraini innovators to join the field of software development and program
design. ’
Develop
Bahraini innovators students’ technical skills to create smart solutions that
simulate the latest events in the world. ’
Deploy
the field of designing and developing applications and inventions to benefit
the Advancement of Bahraini innovators. ’
Teams must have
a maximum of 4 members, one member at least should be an Ahlia Univesity
student. ’
All team members
should be present at the event. ’
Teams can of
course gain advice and support from Ahlia University faculty team, and others. ’
All work on a
project should be done at the hackathon. ’
Teams can work
on ideas that have already been done. ’
Adding new
features to existing projects is allowed. ’
Teams can use
libraries, frameworks, or open-source code in their projects. ’
Registration
will start on Thursday 3 March 2022 ’
Submission will
close on Monday 15 March 2022 ’
Hackathon 3 days
will start on 15 until 17 March 2022 ’
Final ceremony
(winners’ announcement) 17 March 2022 https://www.ahlia.edu.bh/events/we-invent-hackathon-2022/ Ahlia Center for Entrepreneurship
(ACE) attempts to conduct activities in order to widen the students’ knowledge
of entrepreneurship, inspire them to think and act entrepreneurially, educate
them through new learning styles, in addition to connecting embryonic
entrepreneurs with the successful fellows in this fieldwork. Workshops: Training: Best Business Idea Competitions: As part of ACE activities,
several competitions of the best business idea have been organized. Groups of
students compete along the semester to get the prize of the best business idea.
The competition comprises 3 phases: 1الجامعة round: idea and opportunity
recognition: pitching for the business idea. 2nd round: the selection of the 3 best
ideas 3rd round: the selection of the best
business plan. As part of the center’s
activities, groups of students visit incubator centers and accelerators. These
visits give the students a good overview about the services offered by the
incubators and accelerators to novice entrepreneurs. https://www.ahlia.edu.bh/cms4/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Ahlia-News25.pdf Professor
Al-Hawaj, Chairman of the University’s Board of Trustees, announced eligibility
for his application to volunteer to work in the national campaign against
Corona virus, expressing confidence that a large number of teachers and
employees, the students and graduates of the Ahlia University were also quick
to do so, and that the university. It encourages all its members to do so, of
course, as affiliation This
country and loyalty to its wise leadership are two main pillars of the
foundations of education and character building, whether in the private
university or in our various universities and other national institutions. He
added: We are proud that a large number of our professors and employees
hurriedly demanded that we progress to volunteer to work in the national
campaign to combat the Corona virus, it is a duty compelled by our belonging to
this dear homeland and our loyalty to its leadership. The
university with all its professors, staff and students are available to serve
this dear country in this exceptional circumstance during what the whole world
is going through.
TOGETHER S.A.F.E’ CAMPAIGN’[15]
Ahlia
University’s Participation in the 15th Inter College Environmental Public
Speaking Competition, organized by the Emirates Environmental Group (EEG).’[16]
Bahrain's Sports Day’[17]
Bahrain's Sports Day’[19]
World Diabetes Day’[20]
Visit to an ’Elderly House Dar Yoko’ [22]
Iftar on the road Campaign in Ramadhan
The ’A’ Activity Credit [23]
Conference on volunteering [24]
Community engagement
activities’[25]
International Sustainability Conferences 2009 and 2017’[26]
The First Ahlia Invention
Centre Hackathon’[27]
Hackathon Guidelines
Important Dates
We Invent Hackathon (2022) - Ahlia University’[28]
The aim of the workshops held at the center is to spread the
culture of entrepreneurship and innovation among participants. Indeed, these
workshops provide good opportunities for the trainees to explore their inner
entrepreneurs while engaged in entrepreneurial discussions and activities.
Training sessions will be conducted by the center trainers’
applying the knowledge gained from the Entrepreneurship and Leadership CIPE
(Center of International Private Enterprises, UAS) Workshop’s using the
CIPE-WDI curricula. http://wdi.umich.edu/entrepreneurship-development-center/people/
’Al-Ahlia’ expresses its readiness to volunteer in the
national campaign to combat Corona’[29]
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