Hear from Our Youth Leaders and Changemakers
Hope Network is transforming lives and empowering young leaders worldwide. These testimonials showcase the real experiences of those who have benefited from our programs — from digital literacy and entrepreneurship to environmental conservation and global collaboration.
Last Updated: June 2, 2025
Empowering youth for global engagement and sustainable development.
“The ‘Hope Network’ is a critical global initiative to empower youth, fostering global engagement and promoting sustainable development. It provides youth with the tools, resources, and platforms to express their voices and advocate for greater participation in decision-making processes. “
H.E. Mr. Michele Chessioli – Head of the Youth Department at the Ministry of Sports and Youth, Italy
Showcasing best practices and exchanging valuable youth experiences.
“The initiative demonstrates Bahrain’s commitment to empowering youth and supporting them on both Arab and international levels. the “Hope Network” is not just a platform for dialogue but also an opportunity to showcase best practices and exchange valuable experiences among Arab and global youth.”
H.E. Khalid Al-Nuaimi – Director of the Federal Youth Authority of the United Arab Emirates
Empowering youth with confidence to meet societal expectations.
“This initiative aims to enhance youth focus and provide them with the societal position they deserve. The choice of ‘hope’ as the initiative’s theme is a message of confidence in youth, recognizing their potential. Youth today need spaces of hope to strengthen their self-confidence and abilities, enabling them to meet societal and national expectations.”
H.E. Sadiq Al-Mourali – Minister of Youth and Sports of Tunisia
Addressing global challenges by instilling hope in youth.
“I express My pleasure in participating in the “Hope Network,” It is one of the most significant global initiatives for supporting youth. Also I can say that the “Hope Network” pressing need for youth worldwide, focusing on the crucial issue of instilling hope amid the challenges and changes faced globally.”
H.E. Fathallah Al-Zani – Minister of Youth of Libya
Instilling hope and perseverance to achieve youth ambitions.
“The ‘Hope Network’ initiative launched by the Kingdom of Bahrain comes at a time when youth are in dire need of support and guidance to face increasing challenges. This initiative strengthens the role of Arab and international youth by instilling values of hope and perseverance, essential for achieving their ambitions and overcoming difficulties.”
H.E. Faisal bin Harib Al-Busaidi – Ambassador of Oman to Bahrain
Strengthening joint youth cooperation and sustainable empowerment partnerships.
“I emphasized the positive impact of this initiative on youth in Pakistan, pledging to ensure their participation and benefit from the opportunities offered by Bahrain. I expressed Pakistan’s aspiration to strengthen joint youth cooperation and affirmed his government’s desire to build sustainable partnerships to empower youth across various fields.”
H.E. Mr. Rana Mashhood Khan – Head of the Youth Program for the Prime Minister of the Republic of Pakistan
Exceptional initiative fostering creativity and innovation among youth.
“I praise Bahrain’s experience through the Hope Network initiative, as exceptional for fostering creativity and innovation across various nations. I emphasize that “Youth are not just the future but also the present. Such initiatives improve youth work systems, encouraging the use of best practices and the exchange of expertise.”
H.E. Dr. Athena Michaelidou – Minister of Education, Sports, and Youth of the Republic of Cyprus
Pioneering step enhancing Arab youth’s international competitiveness.
“We commend the Global Hope Network initiative, which represents a pioneering step towards enhancing the competitiveness of Arab youth on the international stage. This network serves as an inspiring platform for empowering youth to acquire the skills and expertise needed to address future challenges. We always strive to intensify Arab cooperation to support youth and expand their career horizons through advanced educational and training programs.”
H.E. Dr. Ashraf Sobhy – Minister of Youth and Sports of the Arab Republic of the Arab Republic of Egypt
