Sparking hope and maximizing youth potential amidst crises

Sparking hope and maximizing youth potential amidst crises

By Ghadeer Ghloum

KUWAIT: Amidst the global crises this era is facing, where challenges seem overwhelming and instability is concerning people, some sparks of hope emerge through the rise of opportunities. As the world goes through conflicts and crises in various spheres, from climate change and pandemics to social tensions and many other issues, a glimmer of hope has emerged for individuals in sectors such as agriculture, health and technology, which are presenting great opportunities for innovation, growth and positive change.

To further explore how global crises can pave the way for individuals to harness their potential and contribute to a brighter future for all, Kuwait Times interviewed Dalal Al-Baloul, teaching assistant and field practicum liaison of social work at the Department of Sociology and Social Work at Kuwait University, and Abdulrahman Al-Fraih, manager of the organic agriculture department at the Public Authority for Agricultural Affairs and Fish Resources. Baloul shared a few examples with Kuwait Times, saying that social crises, like the conflicts experienced by societies, can open up opportunities for young people in society to highlight their role in community participation.

We see in many societies the role of young people emerging in different fields during crises. For example, voluntary aid