Young change-makers behind projects shortlisted for QF’s Akh… – MENAFN.COM

Young change-makers behind projects shortlisted for QF’s Akh… – MENAFN.COM

(MENAFN - The Peninsula) Doha: With enthusiasm and confidence, the three finalists for Qatar Foundation's Akhlaquna Award are looking forward to the outcome of a public vote and a jury evaluation of their projects that will determine the winner. The award - now in its fourth cycle, which comes in a year when Doha is the Capital of Culture in the Islamic World 2021 - celebrates young people who embody Islamic values that are the cornerstones of a strong and sustainable society. With the public vote closing on June 30, the three nominees are eagerly awaiting the outcome of their efforts in completing projects that reflect the moral values that Akhlaquna promotes and instils. And while each of the finalists has high hopes of winning, they all agree that reaching the final stage is an achievement in itself - one that will empower them on the next step of their journey as they are developing their projects further. With the aim of motivating healthcare students in Qatar to contribute to advancing the country's health system and providing them with the tools and resources needed to make a real difference in their community, a team of students at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar,