June-July 2025
Empowering Youth for a Healthier Digital Life
In a proactive effort to equip young people with the skills to navigate the complexities of the digital world, Desert Bloom, a member of the URI network in the MENA region, has initiated a series of four hybrid Cultural Café sessions. This initiative, titled "Empowering Youth for a Healthier Digital Life," is designed to prepare volunteers and network members for their engagement in the "DiWeGa – Digital Wellness Guardians" project.
The DiWeGa project is a 36-month Erasmus+ Virtual Exchange initiative, co-funded by the European Union. Its mission is to empower young people aged 18–30 and youth workers to become confident, resilient, and aware digital citizens. The project directly addresses pressing challenges prevalent today, including the negative psychological effects of excessive screen time, cyberbullying, online hate, and the pressure to perform on social media.
The Cultural Café sessions, conducted both via Zoom and in-person, have been meticulously curated to explore critical aspects of digital wellness. The curriculum focuses on four key themes:
"Our goal is to provide our youth with the necessary tools to thrive in the digital age, not just survive it," said Mamoun Khreisat, the Founder of Desert Bloom. "These sessions are a foundational step in our commitment to fostering a generation of responsible, safe, and digitally well-versed individuals. We are proud to be a part of the DiWeGa project and contribute to this vital cause."
The initiative marks a significant step for Desert Bloom and the URI network in the MENA region, reinforcing their dedication to the holistic development and empowerment of young people.
