“Preserving Our Blessings” Festival at the University of Basrah: An Academic Step Toward Sustainable Development and Youth Empowerment
The College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Basrah organized the “Preserving Our Blessings” Festival in collaboration with the Government Media and Communication Division, with the participation of the Women’s Affairs Unit, the Continuing Education Unit, the Sustainable Development Committee, and the Friends of the Environment Committee.
The festival aimed to encourage small-scale projects and motivate students to engage in community initiatives that build their confidence and contribute to poverty reduction, in line with the Sustainable Development Goals 
The event also focused on raising awareness among participants about rational consumption, avoiding waste and consuming only what is needed, as well as promoting innovative ideas for recycling food leftovers.
Dr. Suzan Abdul-Jabbar, Head of the Government Media and Communication Division at the college and the festival organizer, emphasized the importance of promoting environmental awareness and responsible consumption among students. She stated that blessings are countless and that preserving them is a shared social responsibility that requires investing in young people’s potential and developing their personal skills to serve their environment and community.
Government Media and Communication Division
College of Veterinary Medicine
University of Basrah
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