NBK welcomes social entrepreneurship program ‘KON’ winners

National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) welcomed the winning students in the social entrepreneurship program “KON” organized by LoYAC. This social entrepreneurship program was co-created with Babson College. It aimed at introducing young adults between the ages of 12 to 16 to the world business and to turn their ideas into action.

NBK Deputy Group CEO Shaikha Al Bahar greeted the winners along with Fadia Al Marzouq, LoYAC Vice Chairman and LoYAC Executive Board Member Fetouh Al-Dalali who accompanied the students.

A photo from the event

Al Bahar expressed her happiness towards the students’ great work and the creative ideas they delivered in their recycling project. Al Bahar praised their efforts and encouraged them to continue inspiring their colleagues towards more green businesses.

Its worth mentioning that NBK’s sponsorship and participation in the program is a part of its strategic partnership with LoYAC. NBK is dedicated towards supporting talented young people and empowering them towards achieving their goals.

The KON program goes along with NBK’s initiatives to invest in youth and support their aspirations. Throughout the 5 weeks program, leaders from NBK along with a group of professional leaders mentors and trainers, locally and regionally encouraged the participants to create a profitable business that solves an environmental challenge.

LoYAC is a nonprofit organization that runs several programs for the youth to develop their professional skills, enhance their personal growth and help them find their sense of purpose by extending themselves to others.