Interviewer: Mahmoud Mansi
1- HR Revolution Middle East: Give us a brief on the activities you do in your country and how you impact the community your own way?
Aalaa Aljar: I am an active member in a youth society called Youth Pioneer Society, as a society we have various programs and activities that educate, empower and support the youth. Our programs include entrepreneurship, financial literacy and Parliamentarian. Our activities include the participation of the members in local and international events. In addition, we have activities that support and equip the youth with the market needs.
Making an impact is a huge responsibility, however, my style is “leading by example”, through volunteering my time in order to enrich, empower and share my knowledge and experience with the youth. Additionally, I do wear couple of roles that includes being an active member, an instructor, coach and a mentor depending on the circumstances requirements.
On a personal level, I impact using my own way through living my life purpose, being optimistic, setting and achieving goals, committed to continuous improvement and development of self and others, being responsible, showing trust and respect to all, caring with love, always ready to help and appreciating the little things.
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2- HR Revolution Middle East: Recently you were a delegate at the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) which is a U.S. Department of State’s premier professional exchange program. Share with us one major outcome you had from the IVLP program.
Aalaa Aljar: The major outcome I had from the IVLP program is that the youth are sharing same concerns over the world and all are enthusiastic, energized, smart, ready to develop and build their countries as well as ready to collaborate together to develop a better world.
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3- HR Revolution Middle East: How did the IVLP program impact your mindset?
Aalaa Aljar: The IVLP program has confirmed to me that the youth over the world has the similar wants and needs. It added value on my knowledge and experiences and motivated me to perform, share and deliver more to the community.
4– HR Revolution Middle East: What are the knowledge areas that you gained from the IVLP program and you wish to transfer to your country?
Aalaa Aljar:
The essence of Adaptive leadership in Profession.
Knowledge of how to elect a candidate that could represent you.
How media supports youth.
5- HR Revolution Middle East: Why do you believe “Youth and Civic Engagement” has become a vital point in the new world today? And how it impacts the future of the country?
Aalaa Aljar: Youth and Civic Engagement has become a vital point because today’s youth are the leaders of tomorrow. Therefore, they need to be educated with their rights, responsibilities, and gain the skills that support their future as adults responsible for the community/ society. In addition, they need to be connected through valuable networking and this could help to be a source of economic mobility. It also, helps to equip the youth with self-confidence and self-esteem which make them feel responsible for their countries development, prosperity, culture, international representation, be part of the development projects for their countries and can become capable leaders that can make difference in others live.
6- HR Revolution Middle East: How did IVLP organizers and speakers encourage you to voice your opinions and to also enhance engagement and teamwork?
Aalaa Aljar: The two-way communication was encouraged and a discussion forum was open for all. Additionally, contacts were shared.
7- HR Revolution Middle East: Last but not least, what message or personal quote you would like to share with youth leaders and experts?
Aalaa Aljar: Help, Give, Support and Provide with LOVE and all things will follow rightfully.
