Tatawwar programme continues to empower young entrepreneurs in MENA for fourth year

Tatawwar programme continues to empower young entrepreneurs in MENA for fourth year

HSBC and Potential.com have launched the fourth edition of their future skills flagship programme, Tatawwar, for students across the UAE, Egypt, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, and Algeria. It is an interactive online and face-to-face programme that brings together students (aged 15 to 18), schools, parents, and the business community to innovate for a sustainable future by addressing the three United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) - Health and Well-being, Clean Water and Sanitation and Climate Action.

The past three editions of the programme have seen more than 10,000 students from over 2,800 schools across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) register for the blended learning experience. Having an online and mobile-first strategy, helps Tatawwar reach remote parts of the region, making it accessible to all the students. So far, 12 winners and 50 student ambassadors have graduated from the programme after undergoing extensive mentorship and further development on social entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and future job skills.

The programme enjoys the support of the Ministries of Education in UAE, Qatar and Bahrain as well as the Ministries of Youth in Oman and Bahrain. The program has won 3 international awards this year.