17/02/2025
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17/02/2025
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KUWAIT CITY, Feb 17: In a commitment to empower children with sustainability knowledge, HEI Schools concluded the Recycling Art Exhibition at The Avenues, with Warba Bank as the official sponsor. The sponsorship comes as part of the bank’s commitment to social responsibility and supporting impactful educational and environmental programs. The exhibition aimed at encouraging children to adopt eco-friendly habits and engage in artistic activities that creatively reinforce sustainability concepts, fostering environmental awareness and long-term sustainable practices.
Held from February 9 to 15, opposite The Cheesecake Factory restaurant, the exhibition focused on four main objectives. First, it aimed to educate and inspire children by engaging them in hands-on experiences with recycling and artistic expression, fostering their understanding of sustainability principles. Additionally, the exhibition sought to raise environmental awareness by actively involving the community and encouraging collective responsibility in preserving the environment.
By fostering creativity, the exhibition encouraged children to explore innovative ways to express their understanding of sustainability and the protection of natural resources. It also aimed to promote social responsibility by providing companies and institutions with a platform to engage with sustainability initiatives, both locally and globally, fostering collaboration and unifying efforts toward achieving sustainable development goals.
A Shared Vision for Environmental Awareness
Warba Bank’s sponsorship reflects its commitment to collaborating with institutions that share its vision of nurturing an empowered, creative, and socially and environmentally responsible generation. Its social responsibility strategy focuses on launching and supporting community initiatives and programs that promote technological innovation, professional creativity, and environmental awareness, all in alignment with its ethical values and Islamic principles.
Warba Bank’s social responsibility strategy aligns with the vision of HEI Schools Kuwait, which aims to instill environmental awareness and social responsibility in children. The schools organize educational programs that address global challenges while reinforcing sustainability concepts through interactive and creative methods, reflecting the shared principles of both institutions.
Dr. Mohammed Barakat, Head of Marketing and Corporate Communications at Warba Bank, expressed the bank’s pride in its ongoing role in supporting community initiatives, particularly those benefiting children and youth. He stated: “At Warba Bank, we believe in equipping future generations with the knowledge and skills needed to build a more sustainable world. Our comprehensive approach aligns with global sustainability goals, ensuring that our initiatives contribute meaningfully to society’s aspirations.”
Dr. Barakat emphasized that adopting the best environmental and social practices is not only in line with the bank’s values but also serves as a strategic path for business continuity and long-term growth. He added: “Our sponsorship of the Recycling Art Exhibition reflects our commitment to supporting educational and environmental initiatives that shape the future of our society. We are pleased to collaborate with Hey Schools Kuwait on this initiative, which aligns with our vision, ‘We Hear You, Let’s Own Tomorrow.’ Together, we aim to inspire future generations, drive sustainable growth, and build a promising tomorrow.”
The Avenues Supporting Community Initiatives
The Avenues management stated that hosting the Recycling Art Exhibition for HEI Schools Kuwait aligns with its commitment to sustainability. The initiative reflects its dedication to raising awareness and promoting long-term sustainable practices that positively impact society and encourage environmentally friendly behaviors.
The management commented: “The Avenues contributed to this exhibition by providing 18,700 pieces of plastic materials repurposed from its daily operations. These materials were creatively transformed by children into artworks showcased at the exhibition. The event focused on several key objectives for children, including educating them on sustainability practices, raising their environmental awareness, and encouraging critical and creative thinking while reinforcing their understanding of social responsibility.”
The Avenues is the premier destination for shopping, entertainment, and lifestyle, and serves as the ideal venue to showcase the works of participating students to its diverse visitors, who represent a significant segment of society.
The Avenues management expressed its appreciation for the collaboration with Warba Bank, through its sponsorship of the exhibition, and with the management of HEI Schools Kuwait. This partnership resulted in a significant community initiative, the Art Recycling Exhibition. The management further emphasized The Avenues’ commitment to supporting initiatives that enrich society with positive practices and promote community awareness.
Investing in Educating Generations
The founders of HEI Schools Kuwait, Aisha and Hind Al-Sanad, emphasized that the exhibition aims to promote environmental awareness among children by utilizing the arts as an effective educational tool. They explained that the exhibition was not merely a space to showcase children's artwork made from recycled materials but also a platform to integrate sustainability concepts into education in an engaging and interactive manner.
They further highlighted that sustainability is a core value at HEI Schools, seamlessly embedded into the educational curriculum to ensure it becomes an integral part of children’s daily learning experience.
HEI Schools were built on the renowned Finnish educational model, recognized as one of the world’s leading education systems, and known for its emphasis on interactive and creative learning. The schools aim to cultivate a conscious and responsible generation through comprehensive educational programs that cater to the individual needs of children while instilling the principles of innovation, critical thinking and social responsibility. Sustainability is seamlessly integrated into various activities and initiatives, making it an essential part of the learning experience.
Aisha and Hind Al-Sand expressed their pride in the collaboration and extended their gratitude to Warba Bank for being the main sponsor of the event and for its invaluable support of the initiative. They also thanked The Avenues for hosting the exhibition and for its key role in providing plastic materials that fueled the children’s creativity in their artistic works.
Additionally, they conveyed their appreciation to Alarfaj Holding for its significant contribution in supplying plastic materials and actively participating in the workshops, where the company’s team helped educate children about sustainability through an engaging and interactive approach.
Aisha and Hind Al-Sanad also extended their gratitude to the companies and institutions that played a pivotal role in the event’s success, including Kuwait Sailing School, Athar Unity, Dr. Ghassan Al-Othman, Lina Hijazi, and the Scientific Center. Each contributed by providing renowned experts and organizing workshops, where these specialists shared their knowledge and experiences with participants. These initiatives aimed to instill sustainability principles in children and deepen younger generations’ understanding of environmental preservation.
They emphasized that this fruitful collaboration reflects the shared commitment of all parties to advancing sustainable development goals and building a better future for generations to come.
A Firm Commitment to the Community
Warba Bank is one of the leading Islamic banks that has achieved remarkable success in a short period by focusing on innovative digital banking services for individuals and businesses. It is also one of the local banks with the largest number of shareholders, strengthening its close ties with all segments of society.
This success underscores the bank's continuous commitment to building a financial future that aligns with customers' aspirations while balancing tradition with a forward-looking vision. Warba Bank remains dedicated to supporting cultural and educational initiatives that contribute to a brighter tomorrow, reflecting its commitment to social responsibility and its role in enriching the local community through innovation and environmental awareness.
About The Avenues
Since its opening in 2007, The Avenues has set the standard for modern architectural design, becoming Kuwait’s premier destination for shopping, entertainment, and lifestyle. As the largest retail and leisure complex in Kuwait and the region, The Avenues features 12 distinct areas inspired by both modern and classic architectural styles, including First Avenue, Second Avenue, Prestige, Grand Avenue, Soko, The Mall, The Market, Arcades, Grand Plaza, Electra, The Forum, and The Gardens. Hosting a diverse range of international and local brands, as well as an extensive selection of dining options, The Avenues offers visitors a unique and immersive shopping and entertainment experience.
Shared Mission and Goals
HEI Schools believe that education extends beyond the classroom, encompassing the development of social and environmental awareness in children. The schools aim to inspire the next generation to become future leaders within their communities. Through its partnership with Warba Bank, Hey Schools seeks to create a positive and sustainable impact, aligning with Kuwait’s vision for sustainable development.
Over the past months, children have taken part in intensive workshops led by sustainability experts and renowned artists. These sessions provided them with the opportunity to repurpose discarded materials into creative artworks that reflect their understanding of sustainability principles.
The exhibition was preceded by a series of in-depth workshops conducted during October and November, where children engaged with sustainability specialists and prominent artists. These unique creations are now showcased as part of the exhibition, emphasizing the importance of integrating art with education to foster environmental awareness and cultivate creative thinking skills among younger generations.
