Awards recognize achievements in Compliance, Quality, and Collaboration

MANAMA, BAHRAIN - 12 May, 2015:

INJAZ Bahrain won a number of awards at the annual awards events recently held by INJAZ Al-Arab in Abu Dhabi as recognition for its outstanding achievements in the areas of compliance, quality, and collaboration.

The Compliance Award is given to members who fulfill the organization's policies, procedures, and reporting directives. The Quality Award is given to members who achieve the required levels of volunteer engagement and program delivery in educational institutes in their market. The Collaboration Award recognizes members who create joint resource-generating initiatives that enhance delivery of the programs. 

Commenting on the awards, Her Highness Shaikha Hessa bint Khalifa Al Khalifa, Executive Director of INJAZ Bahrain, said: "We are immensely honored to receive this regional recognition from INJAZ Al-Arab. These awards embody our persistent pursuit of excellence in all areas, and reflect the boundless work ethic and special spirit of INJAZ Bahrain and our supportive strategic partners and amazing volunteers. We will carry forward with our unwavering drive to excel in everything we do to continue opening up new horizons for our youth and build a better future for Bahrain."

Moreover, Her Highness Shaikha Hessa bint Khalifa Al Khalifa , Executive Director and Mrs. Badria Naqi, Deputy Executive Director of INJAZ Bahrain, also received awards in recognition of being INJAZ Al-Arab members for 10 years and their significant efforts and contributions to inspire Bahrain's youth and prepare them for a better future.

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About INJAZ Bahrain:
The purpose of INJAZ Bahrain is to inspire and prepare young Bahrainis to succeed in a global economy. With the support of positive adult role models who volunteer their time, INJAZ Bahrain enables young students understand business, citizenship, economics, entrepreneurship, ethics/character, financial literacy, and work-readiness. INJAZ programs also encourage confidence and motivate young people to achieve their personal, educational, and career goals. These learning experiences establish the foundation upon which today's students can acquire the skills and aptitudes necessary to succeed in a fast-changing world.

INJAZ Bahrain volunteers are supported by 20 committed community leaders who serve on the board of directors. These professionals provide the organization with valued guidance and support. In addition, INJAZ Bahrain works with a number of local collaborations and affiliations. These relationships ensure that efforts are not duplicated and that available resources are used in the most effective ways possible. Non-profit INJAZ Bahrain began serving the community in 2005. It is supported by funds generously granted by foundations and area businesses. Individuals also contribute to the organization, and they assist with fund-raising activities throughout the year. The organization is part of Junior Achievement Worldwide that has a presence in more than 119 countries around the world

For more information on INJAZ Bahrain, please call Hana Sarwani on 17225050 or visit www.injazbh.org

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About INJAZ Al-Arab & Junior Achievement Worldwide
Operating in 14 countries across the Middle East and North Africa, INJAZ Al-Arab is the only non-profit organization in the region that harnesses the mentorship of business leaders to help inspire a culture of entrepreneurship and business innovation among Arab youth.

Partnering with leading companies in the private sector, INJAZ Al-Arab equips Arab youth to drive the economies of the Arab World forward through training designed to inspire them to develop ambition, entrepreneurship and professional skills.

Named one of the top 100 NGOs in the world by Global Journal for two consecutive years (2012, 2013), INJAZ Al-Arab has influenced the lives of over 1.5 million students since its inception in 2004. INJAZ Al-Arab is a member of Junior Achievement; the world's largest and fastest-growing youth business organisation dedicated to educating students about workforce readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy through experiential, hands-on programs.

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