Within the framework of providing community service to orphans' mothers, the College of Applied Studies and Community Service has launched (Tamkeen Program) in its sixth edition, in cooperation with the Charitable Association for Orphans Care in the Eastern Province (Bena’a) this academic year 1444.
The program was launched on Monday, 14 Rabi Al-Awwal 1444, 10 October 2022. The Vice Dean of Applied Studies and Community Service College and Secretary General of the Program, Dr. Suhailah Saud Aljameel, hosted a meeting with the orphans‘ mothers, who reached 40 beneficiaries, this academic year, as well as the members of (Bena’a) Charitable Association.
The program's time plan extends over seven months, 4 days per week with 250 training hours divided into three semesters with a total of 37 training courses to provide a comprehensive and balanced program in a positive incubating environment, fulfilling the program’s vision of empowering orphans’ mothers to achieve an independent and influential family of solidarity; a message that includes the rehabilitation of a psychosocial, social, educational and professional mother. The objectives will be achieved through training courses and activities, in qualitative ways, based on panel discussions, interactive lectures, case studies, problem-solving, workshop groups, brainstorming and practical training, with a view to promoting and empowering the family in society.
This year, trainers diversify from both inside and outside the college in order to expand experiences and the diversity of individual and group activities to create a stimulating and good environment, in addition to organizing a number of recreational trips, enrichment visits and meetings of inspiring personalities, thereby enriching female beneficiaries, as well as a 30-hour Training of Trainers Course that is a supplement to the program's distinguished graduates.
Distinguished graduate mothers from previous years are invited to train this year’s mothers, which confirms the integration of the process between them and allows the largest number of participants to benefit.
At the end of the meeting, a pre-questionnaire was filled in by beneficiary mothers for the purpose of measuring knowledge before attending the training courses. In addition, a post-questionnaire will be filled out after the completion of the program to improve and to develop the program.
All thanks and gratitude to the University Administration, (Bena’a) Association, College staff, and to all those who inspired the success of past years and years to come, and all who have helped to make “Tamkeen” a sustainable project.
