AUK hosts 4th Annual Social Awareness Week

The American University of Kuwait held its 4th Annual Social Awareness Week where each day focused on a specific social awareness topic. Events surrounding the week provided students with the chance to obtain knowledge on social responsibility issues, learn to make socially responsible decisions, establish positive networks and encourage involvement with key organizations in Kuwait.

Each day concentrated on a specific social awareness topic, including; Saving our Resources Day, Tolerance Day, Human Rights Day, Hunger and Poverty Day, and Community Service Day. Dr. Ebrahim Adsani spoke about 'Tolerance in Islam' on the Occasion of Tolerance Day this English lecture held in association with the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs - Culture Affairs Department. On the Occasion of Human Rights Day, Dr. Salah Bourjini United Nations Resident Coordinator in Kuwait gave a presentation titled "Promoting Gender Equality and Fair Labor Policies" on behalf of the United Nations Development Program. Community Service Day hosted Shell Road Safety Campaign presented by renowned Arab Formula 3 racer, and United Nations World Ambassador for Road Safety, Basil Shaaban.

The week also allowed for fundraising to be donated to the Direct Aid Society. There was also recycled hand work made by domestic workers who live in embassy shelters sold through the charity fundraiser sale.

Participation during this week included many Kuwait ministries and organizations such as, the Ministry of Electricity & Water, Environment Public Authority, Metal & Recycling Co, The Advocate for Western-Arab Relations (AWARE) Center, Zawaya - Aqsem campaign UN Development Program (UNDP), United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees(UNHCR), International Labor Organization (ILO), Kuwait Red Crescent Society- Lothan Youth Achievement Center (LOYAC), and Kuwait Association for the Care of Children in Hospital (KACCH)."

Along with the Office of Student Life, several AUK student organizations contributed to the success of Social Awareness Week including, ACM - AUK Club, Cooperation Club, Entrepreneurship and Business Club, Drama Club, Model United Nations at AUK, Drama Club, Al-Akhdar Environmental Club, Diplomatic Club, and the Marketing Club.

The Office of Student Life's mission at AUK is to create a campus environment that engages students with lifelong learning opportunities outside the classroom which provide personal, professional, ethical, and intellectual growth.
 

Dr. Ebrahim Adsani
 

Dr. Salah Bourjini
 

Shell Road Safety Campaign presented by renowned Arab Formula 3 racer, and United Nations World Ambassador for Road Safety, Basil Shaaban with university & Shell company officials