In celebration of International Youth Day 2024, the Qudrat Association for Community Development CC, in cooperation with URI MENA, launched a youth campaign titled "Youth Capacity for Digital Awareness".
This campaign aligns with the 2024 theme: From Clicking to Progress – Digital Youth Pathways for Sustainable Development.
The event took place on Monday, 12 August in Mafraq Governorate, with the active participation of young men and women from the region. The campaign aims to raise awareness among youth about the importance of digital transformation in driving sustainable development, especially in Jordan—a nation where young people make up a significant portion of the population.
As the world increasingly digitizes, it is vital for Jordan's youth to adapt to and align with emerging digital technologies, including mobile services and artificial intelligence, which are crucial tools in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Digital interactions and data play a key role in evidence-based decision-making, impacting economic, social, and environmental dimensions. It is estimated that digital technologies contribute to achieving at least 70% of the 169 targets within the SDGs.
The "Youth Capacity for Digital Awareness" campaign also aims to educate young people about the safe use of social media. It seeks to protect them from dangers such as extortion, harassment, privacy violations, and exposure to harmful ideologies that incite violence and crime. Dr. Al Kharim Rabi Al Khazaleh emphasized the significance of this event, noting that it coincides with the global observance of World Youth Day on August 12.
This day serves as a reminder of the critical role youth play in society and the responsibility of the international community and nations to address youth issues. It also celebrates the potential of young people as vital partners in building a sustainable and inclusive future.
