CIGI to conduct CLP in Kuwait:

The Kuwait Chapter of CIGI, acronym for Centre for Information and Guidance India, is all set to begin its flagship program CLP (Community Leadership Program) in Kuwait.

An introductory session to CLP was conducted at Rajdhani Palace Hotel where in more than 100 members representing various socio-cultural and religious organizations of Kuwait participated. The 120 minutes presentation was delivered by CIGI Senior Resource Persons Sameer Mohammed and Engineer Afzal Ali. The session that briefed the scope and benefits of CLP included tips and exercises on leadership, creative thinking and non-verbal communication.

The presenters detailed the CLP program, which is scheduled to begin on the 7th of April. A comprehensive course plan has been designed in which the total course will be divided into three sets namely Individual Development, Family Orientation and Sociological Development.

The Individual Development set includes various sessions that focus on personality development, creativity & problem solving skills, effective leadership, essential life skills, career enhancement workshops, emotional intelligence, spiritual psychology, motivation and empowerment.

The Family Orientation Set includes modules on interpersonal relationship, pre-marital counselling, child & geriatric counselling, family improvement program, student psychology and counselling, remote & applied parenting.

Social Development set includes sessions on project management skills, team building, effective communication, public speaking and presentation skills, conflict resolution, social psychology and behavior modeling techniques.

The course will span over 12 months with 3-hour sessions held on the first Friday of every month. Prominent speakers from India and other GCC chapters will be addressing the sessions. Various live scenarios, workshops and practical approaches will be among the methodologies used during the classes.

The venue of the program will be announced later. Registration and other detailed information are available on 9904 2276 and 9725 8324.

The session began with the Quran recitation by CIGI visionary Ashraf Mohammed followed by the welcome speech and introduction of speakers by Chief Coordinator Abdul Azeez. Vice President Faseehullah presided over the function. The Chairman of CIGI Kuwait Chapter - Dr Amir Ahmed inaugurated the session and Abdul Gafoor delivered the vote of thanks.

KIFF anti-drugs campaign:

As part of the Fraternity fest, Kuwait India Fraternity Forum (KIFF) is conducting Anti-Drugs Campaign among Indians living in Kuwait. According to the available statistics of Indian Embassy, 60% of the convicted Indians in Kuwaiti Jails are arrested on drug-related cases. The recent cases of death and captives of Indian drug abusers is a threatening news. To defend and to campaign against such social crisis by protecting individuals as well as the society has become obligatory. In this current situation, Kuwait India Fraternity Forum is conducting campaign by distributing handouts, conducting counseling, seminars etc. to educate the Indians living in Kuwait informed President Saifudheen Nalakath in a press release. For more details contact: 55062071 or email at kiffkuwait@gmail.com.

NYF offers free yoga classes:

NYF Kuwait offers free yoga, breathing, meditation and reiki classes by a well-experienced female yoga teacher for all age groups. Classes are given on the basis of different health problems, stress and other problems by different techniques. Contact: 99315825.

Leadership Excellence Course:

The Leadership Excellence Course (LEC) is a course modeled on the Seerah of Rasoolullah who is the best model of leadership for all mankind. The LEC focuses on the lessons that we can learn from the Seerah of Rasoolullah and see how we can apply them in our lives to become winners in this world and the next.

The objectives of the course are 1. Understand what leadership is from the Seerah of Rasoolullah and how to apply it in our lives today 2. Understand the purpose of our lives and learn to live that purpose with confidence 3. Understand the importance of connecting to Allah and learn how to do it 4. Understand how to leverage your strengths and overcome weaknesses 5. Understand how to articulate your life goal and create a road map to achieve it.

For more information please visit www.leckuwait.com or call 99514995 / 66363310.

AWL registration:

If you would like to join the American Women’s League (AWL), please call 99039723 or 94067999 or email: kuwaitawl@yahoo.com. All American women and wives of Americans are welcomed.

Ugandans register with UIK:

Are you a Ugandan living and working in Kuwait? Would you like to get in touch with other Ugandans in Kuwait both socially and professionally? Then please get in touch with us. We would like to invite you to register with the Ugandans in Kuwait (UIK) association, an informal organization of Ugandans living and working in Kuwait. The purpose of this exercise is to get together as Ugandans and to consider taking the first steps to establishing a more formal organisation. This association is voluntary. It is designed to create a forum for Ugandans in Kuwait to foster a sense of community, to communicate more effectively

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