3.3.2 Does your university as a body deliver outreach programmes and projects in the local community (which can include student volunteering programmes) to improve or promote health & wellbeing including hygiene, nutrition, family planning, sports, exercise, aging well, and other health and wellbeing related topics?

Al Maarefa University engages in various community outreach initiatives to improve public health and wellbeing, supporting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The university focuses on health education and wellness programs, especially through collaboration with health institutions, and it emphasizes health in the community. For instance, it actively works on promoting healthy lifestyles by organizing educational events and campaigns that reach local communities.

The university’s College of Medicine and College of Pharmacy are particularly active in health-related outreach efforts, contributing to local health through partnerships with hospitals and health agencies. These include initiatives like mental health support services, nutrition education, and sexual and reproductive health awareness. The university is also committed to the broader SDGs, especially Goal 3 (Good Health and Wellbeing), which encompasses actions to reduce health inequalities and promote holistic health care​

Moreover, Al Maarefa University has also focused on providing free mental health support to the community and promoting a smoke-free environment, which ties into its efforts to improve general well-being​

While these activities are part of the university’s ongoing programming, they are also dynamic and adapted to meet specific community health needs, making them both programmed and ad hoc in nature. The university continually updates and expands its outreach initiatives to address emerging health challenges in the local community.

Find below some of the outreach programs and projects delivered to the local community:

·        Dr. Ali Al-Haiti, Head of the Nursing Department, representing Al Maarefa Univeristy  at the Scholarship Forum organized by King Saud Medical City, with the participation of an elite group of local and international universities.

·        In implementation of the university’s social responsibility plan (Hayat Program), the Nursing Department at Al Maarefa Univeristy  implemented today an applied workshop for school students on the basics of first aid and how to prevent injuries that may occur at school or home.

·        National occasions, useful and interesting health awareness, and good news; you will find them in the new issue of the Nabd Al-Ma’rifa newsletter (March), issued by Al Maarefa Univeristy  . We hope you enjoy and benefit from reading it.

·        As part of #Diriyah Governorate and #AlMaarefa University marking #Gulf_Healthy_Cities_Day and #National_Walking_Day, the university interacts with a professional health team to educate the local community about the vital role of regular physical activity in avoiding chronic diseases.

·        As part of the celebration of #الدرعية and Al Maarefa Univeristy  governorates for #اليوم_الخليجي_للمدن_الصحية and #اليوم_الوطني_للمشي , the university is participating with a health team to raise awareness in the local community about the importance of exercising to prevent chronic diseases.

·        As part of the activities of the celebration of Al Maarefa Univeristy  of the Saudi #يوم_المسؤولية_الاجتماعية , the College of Pharmacy (Capsule Club ) – under the supervision of the Dean of the College and the participation of the Vice Dean of the College – is implementing a public educational exhibition to raise awareness in the community about the uses and doses of medicine in the month of #رمضان_المبارك .

·        As part of the Ramadan volunteer campaign program, and as an embodiment of the values ​​and responsibility of the community Al Maarefa Univeristy  , the Wateen Student Club team is serving full Iftar meals to fasting people on their streets.

Thank you to the pride of knowledge…our student volunteers.

·        In preparation for implementing a community awareness program to introduce scientific developments on the scourge and dangers of smoking, the nursing department team at Al Maarefa Univeristy  visited the Naqaa Anti-Smoking Association to exchange expertise and experiences.

·        Within the #اليوم_العالمي_للتمريض events program, the Nursing Department at Al Maarefa Univeristy  is holding an exhibition introducing the profession’s pivotal role in the health system.

·        Within the activities of the College of Applied Community Sciences in Al Maarefa Univeristy  , the Emergency Medical Services Department Club is implementing a preventive awareness campaign; to introduce how to deal with health crises associated with chronic diseases, in addition to how to deal with cases of food poisoning.

·        Contributing to our country’s great efforts to serve the pilgrims of the House of God, Al Maarefa Univeristy  s social responsibility extends to the holy sites with its student volunteer team.

·        The Faculty of Medicine warns against placing plastic water bottles under the sun…

Some plastic water bottles contain BPA (a chemical used in plastic bottles), and when these bottles are exposed to extreme heat, parts of this substance leak into the water.

With accumulation, drinking water mixed with BPA can lead to hormonal imbalances, cancer, and other health problems.

·        With the aim of raising the level of health culture and awareness of the importance of its societal role, the Student Development Club team in Al Maarefa Univeristy  organized

·        (Knowledge Forum) event, where attendees were given a mini-training workshop to learn how to deal with emergency situations.

·        In a joint initiative to promote health awareness, the Emergency Medical Services Club participated in Al Maarefa Univeristy  in cooperation with the Ministry of Health in the awareness corner, coinciding with #اليوم_العالمي_لمنع_الانتحار and #اليوم_العالمي_للإسعافات_الأولية , on the importance of psychological support in emergency cases, and basic skills in first aid.

·        Patriotism is life.. We give life

Coinciding with the Al Maarefa Univeristy  celebrations of #اليوم_الوطني_السعودي the university organized the “My Blood is Green” campaign to donate blood.

·        In celebration of #اليوم_الوطني_السعودي , and as a contribution to achieving #رؤية_السعودية_2030 strategic target of increasing the number of people practicing sports to 40% by 2030, Al Maarefa Univeristy  organized the “Diriyah Walks” marathon to enhance the awareness of the local Diriyah community of the importance of practicing walking and its relationship to disease prevention.

·        Integrity Club and Capsule Student Club in Al Maarefa Univeristy  activate an awareness-raising corner about the importance of mental health and how to maintain it.

Social Responsibility Center

https://www.um.edu.sa/ar/node/193

A university – any university – has three functions: teaching, research, and community service. At Al-Maarefa University, these three functions were blended, and resulted in a community service center that aims to invest knowledge and scientific research to create products that are presented to the community in which it operates as part of its societal duty. For this purpose, health, cultural and community events are scheduled every year, and appropriate plans are prepared for community participation in these events in order to raise awareness, educate, train and research. These posts are distinguished by the fact that they come where the community is, and do not wait for the community to come to them, and this is the philosophy of community service that we adopt. Since our outlook is global, the university adopts every year some of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and plans appropriate programs aimed at well-being and sustainable charity for our community; our service does not end at the end of the event, but rather it is sustainability that reflects positive behavior that we observe in societal change.

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Mission

Positioning social responsibility in the conscience of university employees as a culture of practice through continuous programs aimed at nurturing awareness of its importance, education and training on its applications, sponsoring initiatives, and fruitful community partnerships between the university community and the external community.

Vision

Initiative in the field of social service in accordance with human values.

Strategic Objectives:

• Employing the knowledge gained for the common good.

• Contribute to achieving the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 in the field of voluntary community service.

• Increasing awareness of social responsibility and its programs among university employees.

• Promote effective community participation to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

• Enabling and supporting university employees to exercise social responsibility.

 

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Al-Maarefa University launches the Saudi Arabian Wellness Association (SAWA)

https://www.um.edu.sa/ar/node/442

Al-Maarefa University announced the launch of the Saudi Arabian Wellness Association (SAWA), and the launch of its visual identity in an official ceremony, under the patronage of His Excellency the President of the University, Prof. Walid bin Hussein Abu Al-Faraj, and the presence of a group of specialists and those interested in scientific, research and societal practices related to the wellness industry.

The (Sawa) Association was established on 23 Rajab 1443 corresponding to February 24, 2022 by a decision of the Council of Al-Maarefa University, and was included among the scientific societies under the supervision of the General Secretariat of the Council of Universities Affairs at the Ministry of Education. Its objectives are to develop and promote the wellness industry in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia based on advanced applied theoretical knowledge, employing modern trends, techniques and evidence-based research.

Through methodology and solid scientific practices, Sawa will work in cooperation with the public and private sectors to activate the enablers of the wellness industry to contribute to achieving the wellbeing goals emanating from the vision of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 2030, stimulating creativity and innovation to spread cognitive, directional and behavioral awareness of the importance of wellness in the comprehensive wellbeing matrix, and strengthening fruitful relations with government institutions, including vision realization offices in the Ministry of Education, and the Ministry of Health, The Ministry of Tourism, the Ministry of Sports, and other relevant ministries and bodies to shape policies and maximize wellness values and practices in the life of the individual and society.

It is worth mentioning that Sawa Association was established at the initiative of a team that includes a group of local and international specialized experts in the field of health and medical education, businessmen who believe in their social responsibility towards their society, and senior executives, to build a national entity that extends with local and international strategic relations, with an ambitious pioneering vision in Region, in a professional setting in line with the vision of the Global Wellness Institute: “Wellness is the constant pursuit of activities and lifestyle choices that lead to a state of holistic health.”

It is noteworthy that the nucleus of the establishment of the association was formed by the proposal of Prof. Dr. Ibtisam bint Muhammad Al-Madi, Advisor to His Excellency the President of AlMaarefa University for Scientific Research and Development, who combines in her wealth a rich cumulative experience in the duality of education and health, as she assumed several leadership positions, including: Vice President of Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University (the largest women’s university in the world), and the establishment and deanship of the College of Dentistry at the same university, in addition to her tireless activity in promoting the concept and practices of the wellness industry throughout her scientific, research, and professional career. Healthy.

On the occasion of the inauguration of the association, Prof. Dr. Al-Madi, Chairman of the Founding Committee, said: “Those who follow the current health and societal situation in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia notice that spreading and empowering the community health knowledge culture and practices is the common denominator for all initiatives of the Saudi Vision 2030, which seeks to achieve the quality of life for every human being. Among these visions, came the establishment of the Sawa Association to contribute to the formation of a vibrant society.enjoys a decent living and good health. Therefore, we will seek to attract specialists and those interested in scientific and behavioral practices related to the wellness industry, to become a house of expertise for exchanging and developing ideas, and to make wellness a behavioral practice in our communities. Hence, the name of the association (SAWA) came to indicate its participatory relationship with its partners on the one hand, and its liassociative relationship with its community on the other hand.

Those wishing to know more information about the association, including membership, can visit the association’s website saudiwellness.org.sa, or write to the association directly info@saudiwellness.org.sa

Know your numbers Campaign

https://twitter.com/AlMaarefa/status/1658788947290468352

The volunteer team (student committee in the College of Medicine) in Al Maarefa Univeristy  on the occasion of #اليوم_العالمي_لضغط_الدم with the slogan “Know your numbers”, carrying out a volunteer campaign to educate the community about the significance of total blood pressure numbers; Measurement of systolic and diastolic blood pressure readings.

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Awareness Program for the Elderly

https://twitter.com/AlMaarefa/status/1653708061712809987

In order to activate the university’s social responsibility plan, the volunteer team (nursing department) in Al Maarefa Univeristy  provides a participatory awareness program for the elderly, in cooperation with the nursing team at the Social Welfare Home for the Elderly in Riyadh.

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First Aid Skills

https://twitter.com/AlMaarefa/status/1653697857671639040

While participating in the Universities Forum, the volunteer team in the emergency medical services department in Al Maarefa Univeristy  provides high school students with the skills they need to acquire first aid.

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Kingdom’s Taekwondo Championship

https://twitter.com/AlMaarefa/status/1644987456071122944

Student Al Maarefa Univeristy  (College of Pharmacy) Sami bin Faris Al-Khaibri achieves the second place – with a slight difference from the first place – in the Kingdom’s Taekwondo Championship in its first edition for the Olympic degree, which was organized by the Saudi Taekwondo Federation.

We congratulate our hero and wish you world championships.

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Dangers of Plants and Animals Poisons

https://twitter.com/AlMaarefa/status/1637789818091364352

On the occasion of #اليوم_السعودي_للمسؤولية_الاجتماعية , the College of Pharmacy in Al Maarefa Univeristy  extends to the community an innovative community campaign to raise awareness of the dangers of plant and animal poisons, and how to prevent them.

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Al-Diriyah is all walking

https://twitter.com/AlMaarefa/status/1636072940017004546

In celebration and activation of #اليوم_السعودي_للمسؤولية_الاجتماعية , and events related to the quality of life of society, Al Maarefa Univeristy  in cooperation with the Sub-Committee for Family Affairs in Diriyah Governorate, and the Diriyah Healthy City Program organizes a walking festival (Al-Diriyah is all walking).

#AlMaarefa

#اليوم_الخليجي_للمدن_الصحية

#امش30

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Kidney Health Awareness

https://twitter.com/AlMaarefa/status/1635169477771022336

In order to implement the third goal (good health and well-being) of #أهداف_التنمية_المستدامة , the Al Maarefa Univeristy  voluntary health team (College of Medicine) is implementing a community campaign to educate the public on how to maintain kidney health, and the mechanism of avoiding fluid deficiency during the fasting period.

#GoodHealth

#اليوم_العالمي_للكلى

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Nursing lecture. Strength in Mercy

https://www.um.edu.sa/ar/node/201

Within the activities and activities of Al-Maarefa University and on the occasion of the Gulf Nursing Day March 13.

The Nursing Program at the College of Applied Sciences, represented by Ms. Zahra Qudsi and under the supervision and coordination of Ms. Samah Al-Qahtani (Public Relations), participated in an interesting meeting entitle

(Nursing.. Power lies in mercy)…

In advance for more than 90 high school students in Al-Qudah National Schools.

On Monday, March 8, 2021 at 12 noon

The meeting dealt with the definition of the special anniversary. Gulf Nursing Day (13 March),

As well as the diverse roles of nurses and the prominent impact of nursing since ancient times until now. In the Corona pandemic

And the opportunities and the promising future of nursing in the world. And on the land of our beloved kingdom

The meeting also reviewed the prominent role of the nursing program at Al-Maarefa University (mission and goals) and its compatibility with aspirations, Vision 2030 and the expected future, God willing, for its educational outputs in its distinguished students and their enrichment of the labor market.

We ask God Almighty that the meeting has achieved the desired goal of motivating and encouraging to join the march of this great profession that is always distinguished giving.

First Aid Initiative for School students: Training the target groups on the principles and skills of First Aid.

https://www.iau-hesd.net/sites/default/files/documents/life_initiative_1.pdf

What Do You Know About Life Initiative?

 AlMaarefa University (UM) has made advanced progress in reducing health disparities and literate against health, illness and preventable diseases. UM believes that healthy lives and promotion of well-being should be for all at all ages. Health impact Since its inception, UM has made an impressive advancement on many health fronts to meet the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG 3) and to meet the health targets as per Saudi Vision 2030. UM believes that progress must be accelerated, in particular in local, national and international levels to reduce the highest burden of diseases of the disadvantaged and vulnerable population across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).

The initiative is currently being implemented. AlMaarefa University (UM), through the Social Responsibility Unit, has made advanced progress in reducing health disparities and literate against health, illness and preventable diseases. U M believes that healthy lives and promotion of well-being should be for all at all ages. · UM organizes awareness lectures and trainings that are related to Good Health & First Aid to expand the horizon of serving students and beneficiaries to provide them with distinguished services.

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The College of Pharmacy volunteered in the Corona virus vaccine campaign at Diriyah Hospital

https://www.um.edu.sa/index.php/ar/node/379

The College of Pharmacy volunteered in the Corona virus vaccine campaign at Diriyah Hospital

The College of Pharmacy participated in volunteering in the Corona virus vaccine campaign at Diriyah Hospital, where about 85 pharmacy students volunteered.

Down Syndrome International Day

https://twitter.com/Mmsc_Students/status/1509594597252546562

The student committee held an event at the Down Syndrome Association (DSCA) by visiting them at the association’s headquarters and painting one of the classrooms with the participation of children in the association and bringing breakfast meals and gifts to them on the occasion of #اليوم_العالمي_لمتلازمة_داون

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Social Responsibility Exhibition

https://twitter.com/Almaarefasc/status/1102484235510722560

Participation of male and female students of the Student Council in cooperation with social responsibility at Al-Maarefa University for the second day in a row in the exhibition accompanying the International Day of Civil Defense in Riyadh Park #اليوم_العالمي_للدفاع_المدني Al Maarefa Univeristy

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Visit to Elementary School

https://twitter.com/Mmsc_Students/status/1591155423037755392

Committee #كلية_الطب visit to an elementary school

She educated the students about the harmful effects of colored sweets and soft drinks

🗓 on Wednesday, November 9, 2022

Al Maarefa Univeristy

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Beware of it

https://twitter.com/Almaarefaph/status/1636313440397537282

We are pleased to invite you today to attend our event entitled “Beware of it” to raise awareness of the danger of animal and plant poisons around us.

It is in Panorama Mall

From five to nine in the evening

 

waiting for you!

Distributing an Educational and Recreational Means

https://twitter.com/AlMaarefa/status/1568906793786478595

Al Maarefa University extends its social responsibility to its school community, by innovating, designing and distributing an educational and recreational means to educate students about healthy behaviors.

We educate and invent for a healthy conscious society.

A walking step … A wellness step”

https://twitter.com/AlMaarefa/status/1578986122054889472

Community Al Maarefa Univeristy  responsibility as an exclusive sponsor of the event: “A walking step … A wellness step” in cooperation with the Family Affairs Committee in Diriyah governorate, to motivate the local population to practice walking as a way of life; the volunteer team at the Faculty of Medicine educates the community about the correlation between sport and health.

More Than a Pharmacist

https://twitter.com/Almaarefaph/status/1636092231491657734

We are very happy to participate in the exhibition of more than one pharmacist in its ninth edition

@phclub_Diary

An enriching presence, distinguished students, and an exceptional experience!

Filmed and produced by our student Sarah Muhammadan

@sarah_m0d

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Together prevention of antimicrobial resistance

https://twitter.com/AlMaarefa/status/1594710764354404352

Al Maarefa Univeristy  is organizing, in cooperation with the Ministry of Health, an event: “Together prevention of antimicrobial resistance”, on the occasion of #الأسبوع_العالمي_لمضادات_الميكروبات , 2022

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdulZ37ISfWDFguiyca_lce-g4vmTYE8BCqJZp9WcmrExZWrw/viewform

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World Diabetes Day

https://twitter.com/Almaarefaph/status/1592120075313893377

On the occasion of World Diabetes Day

We are pleased to invite you to our awareness campaign under the slogan

“You can set it”

in Avenue Park

four gate

waiting for you!

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