RIYADH: The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSRelief) has organized a special outing for former child soldiers who were forcibly recruited by the Houthi militias in Yemen.
“The center sponsored a cultural field trip for 27 former child soldiers, who visited local historical sites and several farms in the Marib,” the center said on Thursday. The trip also included sports competitions, it added.
KSRelief aims to help at least 2,000 former child soldiers, along with children who have lost a parent or were seriously injured by land mines, to reintegrate successfully into their families, schools and communities.
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KSA's aid agency organizes trip for Yemeni child soldiers
KSA's aid agency organizes trip for Yemeni child soldiers
- KSRelief aims to help at least 2,000 former child soldiers, along with children who have lost a parent
New initiative to train 900 in media sector
- The agreement caters for specialized media career days, English language programs tailored for the media and communications sector, and professional certification across various media fields
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Human Resources Development Fund has announced a strategic partnership with the SPA (Saudi Press Agency) Academy for News Training to train 900 job seekers for technical and specialized media careers.
The agreement caters for specialized media career days, English language programs tailored for the media and communications sector, and professional certification across various media fields.
These initiatives aim to enhance professional skills and improve the quality of media performance, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday.
Each program will run for 12 months, equipping participants with the technical and creative skills to meet the demands of the evolving media sector.
The initiative is expected to boost employment opportunities, support private sector growth by providing qualified personnel, and promote digital and media innovation.
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