NAJRAN: The Saudi Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture branch in Najran celebrated International Volunteer Day 2024, which takes place on Dec. 5.

Under the slogan “Generous Community,” an event was held at the Najran Park Center, offering awareness-raising and educational activities about volunteering, its fields and objectives.

Brochures on the benefits of volunteering and its positive impact on individuals and society were also distributed to visitors.

Fahd Al-Saab, deputy director-general of the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture branch in the region, said that the event aims to raise environmental awareness, build bridges of cooperation between individuals and institutions, promote the culture of volunteerism, and encourage giving and generosity within the community.

He added that the branch has recorded more than 10,000 volunteer hours this year.