Springboard women’s development programme Riyadh

On 10.24.09, In Courses & Lessons, by admin

The Springboard project provides personal development opportunities for women in the Middle East by facilitating the development of sustainable organisational links between the UK and countries of the Middle East

The Springboard project provides personal development opportunities for women in the Middle East by facilitating the development of sustainable organisational links between the UK and countries of the Middle East It also challenges public perceptions of the role and contribution of women to Middle East and UK societies.

British Council Saudi Arabia has been running Springboard women’s self development programmes since the year 2004. More than 600 women have taken part in these programmes and a cadre of 11 Springboard trainers has been created.

WHAT DID SAUDI WOMEN SAY ABOUT THEIR EXPERIENCE IN THE PROGRAMME?

‘Springboard is a turning point in my life. In the past, my mind was occupied with worries, and fear from the coming future. Springboard fills my inner soul with hope, and desire to start up a new life with fixed goals to achieve’. Nivine, Teacher.

‘I was looking at the world from a small window and now the window has disappeared and I can see a very challenging world in front of me that I am ready for’. Suad, Housewife.

‘This programme is really the starting point for a whole new life that is full of energy, ambition, hope and happiness’. Sara, School Principal.

DATES OF THE PROGRAMMES

			Springboard at British Council Course 1: November 2009
			Springboard at Military Hospital, Dhaharan Course 1: Starts on 7 October 2009
			Springboard at Fatat Al Qasim, Qasim Course 1: Starts on 15 October 2009
			Springboard at Al-Nahda Philanthropic Society for Women, Riyadh - Course 1: Starts on 20 December 2009 - Course 2: Starts on 24 December 2009 - Course 3: Starts on 24 January 2010 - Course 4: Starts on 28 January 2010 - Course 5: Starts on 28 February 2010 - Course 6: Starts on 4 March 2010
			Springboard at Dar Al-Hekma College, Jeddah - Course 1: Starts on 7 December 2009 - Course 2: Starts on 4 January 2010 - Course 3: Starts on 1 March 2010