16-year-old Dubai expat launches youth engagement platform to use on-screen time effectively

  • Date: 04-Sep-2020
  • Source: Khaleej Times
  • Sector:Education
  • Country:UAE
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16-year-old Dubai expat launches youth engagement platform to use on-screen time effectively

With meaningful virtual activities, an initiative launched by a 16-year-old is gaining traction. In May, when most residents were observing the stay-at-home policy to avoid the spread of Covid-19, 16-year-old Lamya Butt sensed people's frustration. She initiated Resilient Together (RT) to provide youth with opportunities.In a short time, with over 500 members from across the world, the engagement platform has offered 11 courses; hosted a ludo tournament, conducted debate sessions and podcasts featuring accomplished people."The idea dawned upon me when I realised the toll this pandemic was having on the youth. RT springs from the idea that anything is possible if we are together."It is a culmination of events, activities, initiatives and opportunities for the youth-focused on community