Technology and Leadership Initiative
A virtual youth program designed to foster interaction, communication, and capacity-building among Syrian youth. It encompasses thousands of university students and graduates residing in Syria, aged 18 to 39. The program aims to enhance members' abilities in leadership, civic, and comprehensive technical fields, ultimately strengthening their role in community-building and laying the foundation for the future of Syria.
With the increasingly extreme exclusion of national and ethnic identities, the Shabab PRO program aims to provide a virtual homeland for Syrian youth in all conflict zones, combining knowledge, academic education, and communication (through cross-border networks and affiliations) to confront the exclusion and isolation of young people, strengthen peace and social cohesion, and contribute to building trust, understanding, idea exchange, and dialogue between different groups. It also addresses common challenges and creates a flexible environment that brings about permanent positive change and a more secure future.
Three Training and Empowerment Tracks
Enhance Civic Participation of Youth Track
Focused on increasing youth involvement in civic activities and community leadership.
Peacebuilding and Social Cohesion Track
Aimed at fostering peace and strengthening social bonds within communities.
Technology and Entrepreneurship Training Track
Providing technical skills and career development opportunities to empower persons for the job market.
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Empowering Syrian Youth with Microsoft Office 365
Participants
University students and graduates aged 18-39 across 7 Syrian governorates
Applications
Teams, Excel, Word, OneDrive, OneNote, PowerPoint, Power App, Power Automate, Flow, Forms, Lists, Stream, Visio, SharePoint, Sway, Whiteboard, and Yammer
Geographical Reach
Participants from 7 different Syrian governorates
Famale Participants
PowerBI Studies
Enhancing Digital and Political Skills for Syrian University Youth
This study identifies the digital and political skill needs of Syrian university youth. It provides Office 365 accounts and training to enhance their technical, communication, and leadership abilities, supporting a more empowered and resilient society.
Extensive Training and Webinars in 2023
Training and Webinars
Sessions conducted throughout 2023.
Total Attendees
Repeat participants benefited from these sessions.
Shabab PRO Volunteers
Including facilitators, moderators, designers, and technical experts.
Academic Expertise on Shabab PRO Platform
Academic experts from Syria and 14 other Arab countries have generously volunteered their time and expertise to provide free training on the Shabab PRO platform. In addition to delivering seminars that enhance civic participation and peacebuilding, such as "Effective Civic Engagement," "Youth Leadership in Political Processes," and "Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution," this diverse group of professionals also offers training in technology, job market skills, and self-development. Courses include "Digital Literacy and IT Skills," "Career Readiness and Job Market Integration," and "Personal Development and Leadership." These efforts significantly contribute to empowering and educating Syrian youth in various conflict zones within Syria.
Academic Volunteers
Syrian and Arab Academics Volunteering for Free
Shabab PRO 2023 Achievements
46+ Facilitators and Session Managers
Trained youth to manage sessions and dialogues.
350+ Gained Employment
Reported gaining job opportunities after increasing their expertise.
125+ Improved Work Conditions
Said they increased their skills in the workplace.
15+ Community Initiatives
Participated in youth-led community initiatives.
Initiatives
Shabab PRO Members' Earthquake Relief Initiative
In response to the earthquake, Shabab PRO members launched a relief initiative, utilizing data from 78 camps across northern Syria. They provided essential services including medical support, private bathrooms, and distributed necessary supplies such as heating devices, hygiene kits, and blankets, ensuring immediate aid to affected families.
Voices of Change
Aisha, Shabab PRO Graduate
"The program equipped me with the skills and confidence to start my own business."
Omar, Shabab PRO Mentor
"Seeing the transformation in these young leaders is truly inspiring."
Fatima, Community Leader
"Shabab PRO have empowered our youth to drive positive change."
Stay Connected with GLOCA
Get in touch with us through various channels to learn more about our work and how you can get involved.
Contact Information
Email: info@gloca.org
Phone: +963 21 2630 630
Main Address: Aleppo - Syria
Address 2: Müchhitler Mahç 52059 Nolu / Gaziantep - Turkey
Address 3: 8 Chemin de Bedex 1226 Thonex-Geneve
Shabab PRO Program