Our Work with Youth & Students
Whether it’s in programs promoting more inclusive education systems, school-to-work transition, environmental awareness or social entrepreneurship, participants engage in processes that combine reflection with hands-on learning. These may involve design and systems thinking, participatory research, collaborative project development, and storytelling as a way of making sense of and responding to lived experiences.
What our participants are saying…
“The key take-away for me was interacting with different people, understanding their mindset, values, individual qualities and coming to a common ground with various different opinions”
- ENBAT participant“I think that the most significant outcome was improving my understanding of issues in my society and school and making me a better listener and speaker. It changed my way of looking at problems and discussing them.”
- Aswatna Participant
“I now understand the importance of communication in the workplace in order to effectively reach organizational goals and targets”
- ENBAT participant
“The most important take-away for me was respect: respect for time, respect for ideas, respect for individuals, respect for reactions and dialogue. I became more capable, grateful and I now respect everything in my life more.”
- Aswatna ParticipantSome of our programs…
Creative Minds for Social Good
2017 - 2018 > A program to increase the capacity of creative voices to disseminate compelling online content that counters divisive narratives and promotes peace, tolerance and positive alternatives.
2018 > en.v delivered a series of workshops to student clubs at the American University of Kuwait (AUK) focused on building collaborative processes and a greater sense of community, as well as providing them with the tools to plan for impact.
AUK Clubs Workshop Series
2018 > As part of TEDxGlobalDay, we conducted a workshop on experiential learning for environmental sustainability for students at Gulf University for Science and Technology. Participatory education encourages collaboration and exchange of ideas and requires students to reflect on their learning and apply it both inside and outside the classroom.
TEDxGUST Participatory Learning Workshop
2015- 2016 > Developed in partnership with the Eurasia Foundation and the International Research and Exchange Board, the n-mu program stimulated constructive youth engagement in Kuwait by promoting the concept of active citizenship and equipping young participants with the skills and resources needed to make a positive impact in their communities.
Educating for Sustainability
2017 > en.v designed and delivered a series of workshops to students from the AMIDEAST English Access Program to introduce them to the concepts of active citizenship and advocacy, utilizing a mix of experiential activities and guest presentations by local social activists.
Active Citizenship & Advocacy Workshops
2023-2025 > Whether it's in civil society, in schools or in the workplace, we at en.v firmly believe anyone can contribute to building a more resilient and inclusive society when equipped with the appropriate tools and support. That is why for the past three years we have partnered with the Kuwait Projects Company (KIPCO) in co-creating and implementing their flagship work-readiness initiative, Enbat.
ENBAT - Nurturing transformational leadership
ASWATNA: Finding our voice
2023-2025 > In our work, we have found consistently that youth feel deeply alienated by the educational system which they move through and therefore are consistently engaged in and curious about what else is possible. This project is an attempt to honor that curiosity by providing youth with the tools and skills we believe will allow them to reimagine what their schools and communities could look like.
AWAKEN Youth Fellowship
2021 > An immersive program for youth to collaboratively reflect on and reimagine public space, towards a more inclusive Kuwait. Participants had the opportunity to better understand and reflect on place as well as themes including migration, equity and belonging. -- their sociocultural and historical roots, and implications on our own individual understandings and experiences of our modern day community.
2017-2018 > In line with our efforts to promote innovative and participatory approaches, this pilot project funded by the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences aimed to support the development of participatory action research projects as a tool to increase environmental awareness and engage local youth in promoting environmental protection and sustainability.
n-mu
Success Story!
Nudge Club - What began as a student-driven idea to bridge the gap between students and teachers has grown into a powerful, structured program reshaping classroom dynamics across Indian schools in Kuwait. Nudge Club creates safe, inclusive spaces where students and educators come together through guided sessions that build trust, empathy, and open communication. As part of its initial pilot, Nudge Club successfully engaged over 200 students and 38 teachers, delivering 60+ sessions across 8 schools.
Success Story!
ASK Hydroponic Farm Initiative – Students at the American School of Kuwait spearheaded a hydroponic farming project aimed at promoting sustainable food production and encouraging healthier eating habits within the school community. The project culminated in a vibrant farmers’ market, showcasing fresh produce grown entirely through the hydroponic system, demonstrating both the feasibility and impact of innovative, resource-efficient farming methods.
2011 - 2014 > One of the first programs we developed, Al Yaal focused on bringing together diverse stakeholders across sectors to protect and preserve Kuwait’s marine environment. The program included a variety of educational and sustained clean-up activities, and was implemented in partnership with the Kuwait Society for the Protection of Animals and Their Habitats (K’S PATH).
Al Yaal
2011 - 2012 > This program was designed with the intention of challenging the societal definition of success and giving greater visibility to promising and innovative activists and social entrepreneurs trying to have a positive impact on the wider community. The program included the development of multi-media content and campaigns, as well as educational activities and events.
Voice for Success
2008 - 2015 > Our first, and longest-lasting initiative, REUSE was our original attempt to address environmental sustainability through a multidisciplinary lens, with a strong emphasis on the arts, cross-sector collaboration and youth mobilization.