Members of the AUK community—including students, alumni, faculty, and staff—participated in the global initiative hosted by Alnowair which aimed to tackle mismanaged solid waste that create environmental challenges.  This year is the first in which Kuwait participates alongside 180 countries worldwide; the event was held at AlKhuwaisat in the AlJahra Governorate, Kuwait where volunteers gathered to clean the area of excess litter. The event garnered a great deal of support from the AUK community as an important initiative for community service and development. This event endorses the University’s mission to join efforts in support of improving Kuwait’s environmental well-being and educating the local community on sustainability and ways to reduce pollution. Alnowair, a first of its kind non-profit initiative in the region, was founded in 2013 by Sheikha Intisar Al Sabah. Dedicated to promoting a positive attitude in Kuwait, Alnowair was born out of scientific research and her personal experience that a positive attitude is the most important contributor to our overall well-being and happiness. Recognized by the United Nations Development Program, Alnowair’s work is rooted in research in positive psychology and targets at bringing about a positive social behavioral change in Kuwait.

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