منطقة الجوف-جامعة الجوف

• Initiative Name: Jouf University Initiative to Support Families of Martyrs

• Implementing Entity: Jouf University

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Objectives of the Initiative:

• Empower the sons and daughters of martyrs to obtain a university education in high-value academic programs.

• Provide academic and community services reflecting the university’s commitment to caring for the families of martyrs.

• Promote social justice and facilitate access to quality education.

• Reinforce the university’s national role in supporting groups that have made the highest sacrifices for their country.

   

  Impact of the Initiative:

• Strengthen the role of the university as a national institution responsible to society.

• Enable eligible groups to access quality education that contributes to building a better future.

• Promote values of loyalty and appreciation towards the families of martyrs.

• Support integration between educational institutions and national care programs.

Target Audience:

• Sons and daughters of martyrs of duty

• Members of the community

• Families of martyrs

• Initiative Name: Jouf University Initiative in Serving the Guests of Allah – Hajj Season

• Implementing Entity: Jouf University

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ouf University’s participation in the Hajj season is considered one of the most prominent national models of volunteer work. Each year, the university contributes through its scouting team and student volunteer groups to perform organizational, field, and humanitarian tasks serving millions of pilgrims. This participation reflects the university’s ongoing role in serving society and enhancing national identity and humanitarian responsibility among its students. It is part of the university’s broader volunteer work system, coordinated with the Ministry of Education and the official Hajj organizing bodies.

This year’s participation comes under the slogan “Serving You is Our Pride”, with more than forty students involved at locations including Mina, Muzdalifah, Jamarat, and Arafat. They provide a variety of services, including:

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• Guiding pilgrims in the holy sites and assisting those who are lost

• Providing first aid

• Organizing the movement of pilgrims

• Assisting with accommodation or transportation

• Distributing water and meals

• Providing translation services for non-Arabic-speaking pilgrims

• Facilitating communication between pilgrims and official authorities

Through this participation, Jouf University reaffirms its commitment to contributing to community service, activating the skills and abilities of its students to serve the nation and its holy sites, in line with its educational, developmental, and social mission.

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Target Audience:

• Guests of Allah (pilgrims)

• Elderly and people with disabilities

• Crowd management

• Transportation system management

• Medical services

• Initiative Name: University Hospital and University Clinics Initiatives

• Implementing Entity: University Hospital and University Clinics

• Number of Beneficiaries: 24,106

• Type: Community – Educational/Training – Medical – Preventive

Jouf University plays a pivotal role in providing comprehensive healthcare services to the community through its University Hospital and affiliated clinics. These facilities operate under a model that combines therapeutic care, preventive services, and applied medical education. The health initiatives carried out during the year formed an integrated system aimed at improving the quality of life for residents of the Al-Jouf region and enhancing health awareness.

The hospital provided extensive healthcare services, including:

• More than 24,106 visits to clinics and medical departments

• 6,869 appointments in outpatient clinics

• Specialized services in neurology, ENT (ear, nose, and throat), cardiology, surgery, family medicine, and more

• Healthcare services for the university branches in Sakaka, Qurayyat, and Tabarjal, benefiting 7,263 people

   

Target Audience:

• Male and female students

• Members of the community

• Faculty members and staff

   

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• Initiative Name: “Sahtaha” Initiative to Raise Awareness of Women’s Health in the Al-Jouf Region – Under the Patronage of the Wife of His Highness the Governor of Al-Jouf

• Implementing Entity: Jouf University

• Number of Beneficiaries: 7,000

• Type: Community – Educational/Training – Medical – Preventive

The “Sahtaha” initiative is one of the most prominent volunteer and health initiatives implemented by Jouf University. It was inaugurated under the generous patronage of the Wife of His Highness the Governor of Al-Jouf, reflecting the university’s important role in promoting community health, particularly women’s health, and emphasizing early prevention as a cornerstone of modern healthcare.

The initiative was designed in response to the region’s health needs, focusing on preventive awareness and early detection of chronic and common diseases among women. It aligns with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030, aiming to improve quality of life, enhance public health, and support volunteer work.

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Objectives of the Initiative:
The initiative focused on three main objectives:

1. Increase awareness and education about women’s health in the Al-Jouf region through lectures, awareness booths, educational materials, and direct consultations with specialists.

2. Promote early screening for chronic diseases and encourage women to undergo regular preventive check-ups, contributing to early detection and reducing complications.

3. Raise awareness of common women’s health issues and provide them with best health practices for protection, prevention, and improved quality of life.

Key Figures of the Initiative:
The initiative achieved a broad and tangible impact as reflected in the following numbers:

• 7,000 beneficiaries received awareness and health services.

• 1,407 laboratory tests conducted.

• 1,448 medical and nursing consultations provided directly to attendees.

• 3,553 participants engaged in various awareness activities within the initiative.

These figures demonstrate the initiative’s ability to reach a wide segment of women in the region and enhance the university’s role in serving the community.

Target Audience:

• Local women in the community

• Pregnant and postpartum women

• Mothers and breastfeeding women

• Female students

• Initiative Name: “Your Blood is Life” – Blood Donation Campaign at Jouf University

• Implementing Entity: Jouf University

• Type: Community – Medical – Preventive

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As part of Jouf University’s commitment to its social mission and its continuous support for national programs with humanitarian impact, the university conducted an extensive blood donation campaign, coinciding with the national campaign launched across the Kingdom. This initiative aimed to promote a culture of giving and reinforce the values of solidarity and social responsibility among university staff, students, and members of the local community.

The campaign targeted supporting regional blood banks, contributing to saving patients’ lives, and ensuring regular supply needs for hospitals. It also aimed to raise awareness of the importance of blood donation as a healthy and humanitarian practice that enhances quality of life.

The initiative witnessed wide participation from students, staff, and female members of the university, who expressed pride in contributing to a national and humanitarian effort. This led to outstanding results, including an increase in the amount of donated blood and the promotion of a volunteer spirit within the university community.

This campaign is part of the university’s ongoing social responsibility programs, through which it organizes regular blood donation campaigns in cooperation with healthcare authorities, aiming to support the health sector in the region and instill a culture of volunteerism and humanitarian work among students and the wider community.

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• Initiative Name: “Ready…Check Up?” Initiative to Promote Health Awareness and Quality of Life

• Implementing Entity: Jouf University

• Type: Community – Medical – Preventive

• Jouf University actively participated in the “Ready…Check Up?” initiative through a comprehensive health booth that provided medical and awareness services to the community. This effort supported the campaign’s goals of promoting early prevention and raising health awareness in the Al-Jouf region. The university contributed through its health and academic teams, offering a range of services, including: vision tests, basic laboratory analyses (such as diabetes and hemoglobin tests), vital signs measurement, hearing tests, and specialized medical consultations provided by doctors and faculty members.

• The booth welcomed over 3,600 visitors from various segments of society, reflecting growing trust in the university’s health role and its position as a leading provider of preventive and awareness services in the region.

• This participation is part of the university’s ongoing social responsibility programs, aiming to support national health initiatives, promote early screening culture, and enhance quality of life in line with Saudi Vision 2030 goals.

• University Booth Services Included:

• Reception and Health Education Section: Providing consultations and educating visitors about healthy lifestyle practices.

• Optometry Section: Conducting vision tests and early detection of eye diseases.

• Laboratory Section: Performing diabetes tests, hemoglobin levels, and basic lab analyses.

• Audiology Section: Conducting hearing tests and providing related consultations.

• Vital Signs Section: Measuring blood pressure, heart rate, and BMI.

• Medical Consultation Section: Doctors and faculty offering individual advice and referring cases requiring follow-up.

• Target Audience:

• Community members

• Families and households

• Potential patients or individuals at risk of chronic diseases

• Youth and students

• Vulnerable and high-need groups

• Initiative Name: “Your Eyes Are a Trust” Initiative

• Implementing Entity: Jouf University

• Type: Community – Medical – Preventive

• As part of Jouf University’s role in promoting community health and raising health awareness among its various groups, the university, through its university clinics and in collaboration with the College of Medicine, launched a specialized initiative titled “Your Eyes Are a Trust”. The initiative aims at early detection of vision problems in children, recognizing it as a critical factor affecting children’s academic and cognitive development.

   

Objectives of the Initiative:

The initiative seeks to achieve several health and community goals, including:

• Early detection of vision problems in children aged 3–11 years.

• Raising awareness among families about the importance of regular eye check-ups to protect their children’s eyesight.

• Supporting national efforts to enhance quality of life and care for the most vulnerable population groups.

• Leveraging the university’s medical expertise to provide free health services to the community.

   

Services Provided:

• Initial vision screening

• Assessment of refractive errors (myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism)

• Early detection of strabismus and binocular coordination problems

• Comprehensive eye health evaluation using precise diagnostic equipment

• Preventive advice and follow-up plans for children needing additional care

   

Target Audience:

• Community members

• Children aged 3–11 years

• Potential patients or individuals at risk of vision problems

• Youth and students

• Vulnerable and high-need groups

• Initiative Name: “Qader… Together to Challenge Disability”

• Implementing Entity: College of Applied Medical Sciences – Jouf University

• Type: Community – Medical – Preventive

• As part of Jouf University’s efforts to promote health awareness and spread the culture of early detection, the College of Applied Medical Sciences, represented by the Department of Physical Therapy and Health Rehabilitation, organized an early screening campaign for postural deformities under the “Qader… Together to Challenge Disability” initiative. The campaign was held in the college lobby and the physical therapy and rehabilitation labs in Sakaka.

   

Objectives of the Campaign:

• Raise awareness among students about common postural deformities.

• Identify the causes of postural deviations and ways to prevent them.

• Emphasize the importance of performing appropriate exercises to limit the development of deformities.

• Highlight the importance of early detection of gait deviations and foot pressure issues to prevent chronic complications affecting joint health and movement efficiency.

   

Activities and Events:

The campaign included a variety of educational and practical activities, including:

• Welcoming school students and educating them about the importance of maintaining good posture.

• Delivering an awareness lecture by student Somaya Hussein covering postural deformities, their causes, and preventive measures.

• Organizing skill-based activities for children, such as coloring and making geometric shapes with clay, in a way that reinforces the concept of healthy posture.

• Distributing educational brochures outlining common postural problems and their impact on general health.

   

Target Audience:

• Community members

• Children

• Potential patients or individuals at risk

• Students (male and female)

• Vulnerable and high-need groups

   

• Initiative Name: Humanitarian Visit to Irada Hospital and Mental Health Center

• Implementing Entity: College of Applied Sciences – Jouf University

• Type: Community – Medical – Preventive

• The College of Applied Sciences at Jouf University, represented by the Departments of Environmental Protection Technology and Chemistry, conducted a humanitarian visit to Irada Hospital and Mental Health Center as part of the college’s social responsibility initiatives. This visit aimed to enhance community engagement and reinforce the principles of humanitarian support in the healthcare field.

   

Objectives:

• Strengthen partnerships between the college and health institutions in the region.

• Demonstrate the college’s commitment to supporting mental and community health and improving service quality.

• Provide students and staff with opportunities to practice humanitarian values and engage in community service.

   

Visit Activities:

• Touring hospital departments and learning about the mental health care environment and services provided.

• Meeting with the hospital team to discuss needs and ways the college can support them through university initiatives.

• Providing awareness materials or activities to support the hospital environment (e.g., interactive sessions, support teams, or distributing educational brochures).

• Committing to continued collaboration and strengthening the initiative as part of the university’s community service programs.

   

Target Audience:

• Patients

• Hospital staff

• Students (male and female)

   

Initiative Name: College of Dentistry Initiatives

Implementing Entity: College of Dentistry – Jouf University

Number of Beneficiaries: 14,260

Type: Community – Educational/Training – Medical – Preventive

The College of Dentistry at Jouf University is one of the main pillars of health and community service in the region. It integrates treatment, awareness, and education within a comprehensive system that contributes to improving oral and dental health and enhancing quality of life. During the year, the college implemented a wide range of initiatives and programs that had a direct and effective impact on the community and its students.

Therapeutic Initiatives and Beneficiary Services:

The college continued providing advanced clinical services through its specialized clinics, benefiting more than 14,260 individuals from various age groups. Services included:

• Initial examination and diagnosis

• Root canal treatments and oral and maxillofacial surgeries

• Fixed and removable dental prosthetics

• Periodontal disease treatment and surgeries

• Pediatric dentistry, orthodontics, and preventive treatments

Special clinics were dedicated to elderly care, reflecting the college’s role in providing comprehensive dental services that meet community needs.

Awareness and Community Initiatives:

The college placed great emphasis on community awareness, with community initiatives representing 40% of its total activities. Key programs included:

• “Smile with Confidence” campaign for oral and dental health awareness

• “Your Dental Health in Ramadan” program to promote healthy habits

• “We Take Care of Them” initiative to spread dental care awareness

• Events for World Oral Health Day and World Children’s Day

The college also participated in major community events through its mobile clinic, particularly during the Winter Jouf Festival, enabling it to reach a broader segment of beneficiaries.

Target Audience:

• Male and female students

• Community members

• Faculty members and staff

Jouf University, represented by the University Hospital and University Clinics, launched a seasonal influenza vaccination campaign as part of its ongoing commitment to community service and public health. This initiative is part of a series of specialized programs demonstrating the university’s role in integrating education, scientific research, and social responsibility.

Objectives of the Campaign:

• Enhance community prevention and reduce the spread of seasonal influenza.

• Protect university staff, students, and the local community by boosting seasonal immunity.

• Raise awareness of the importance of vaccination and its role in reducing health complications.

• Support the Ministry of Health’s efforts to increase national immunization rates.

   

Target Audience:

• Male and female students

• Community members

• Faculty members and staff

As part of Jouf University’s efforts to serve the community and promote health awareness, the College of Nursing, in collaboration with the House of Culture in Al-Jouf, organized an educational event titled “Food Quality… The Start of a Healthy Life”. This initiative is part of a series of programs targeting younger age groups to raise nutritional and health awareness among students.

The initiative focused on elementary school students, aiming to enhance their understanding of the importance of proper nutrition and its role in building a healthy body and active mind, as well as encouraging them to adopt healthy eating habits that contribute to a balanced lifestyle from an early age.

Objectives of the Event:

• Increase awareness of the importance of choosing healthy foods.

• Highlight the role of proper nutrition in children’s physical and mental development.

• Promote the culture of conscious eating behaviors among students.

• Encourage children to adopt a healthy lifestyle based on balanced nutrition and physical activity.

• Enable students to differentiate between beneficial foods and those that negatively affect health.

   

Accompanying Activities:

The event included a variety of interactive activities designed to engage children, including:

• Simple educational booths about food groups and their benefits.

• Visual and audio explanations of how healthy food impacts energy and activity.

• Interactive exercises helping children distinguish between healthy and unhealthy foods.

• Light educational competitions encouraging children to adopt healthy eating habits.

   

Target Audience:

• Male and female students

• Community members

• Parents

• Initiative Name: Memorandum of Understanding to Strengthen Areas of Cooperation in Community Service and the Physical Therapy Profession

• Implementing Entity: College of Applied Medical Sciences – Jouf University & Riada Health Company

• Year: 2025

• Type: Community – Educational/Training – Medical – Preventive

• In a step reflecting Jouf University’s strategic direction toward building meaningful partnerships that contribute to the development of the healthcare sector and deepen its community impact, the university, represented by the College of Applied Medical Sciences, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Riada Health Company during the Global Health Forum 2025, in the presence of the university president, Prof. Dr. Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Shaye.

• This agreement extends the university’s efforts to enable joint work between the public and private sectors, create a supportive environment for health investment and innovation in the Al-Jouf region, enhance the physical therapy profession, and strengthen the university’s role in community service and human resource development.

  
  Objectives of the Agreement:

• This partnership aims to establish a sustainable cooperation model that serves the community and keeps pace with health sector developments through:

• Creating quality opportunities for health investment and organizing joint events that highlight innovation and entrepreneurship opportunities in the region.

• Designing and implementing advanced training programs and workshops focusing on entrepreneurship and innovation in health services, enabling students and practitioners to acquire future-ready skills.

• Exchanging expertise, curricula, and training materials, and developing specialized scientific content to support health entrepreneurship and enhance professional practice in physical therapy.

   

Impact on Community Service:

This MoU represents a pioneering step toward:

• Expanding the scope of health volunteering initiatives.

• Enhancing the university’s role in supporting the community through its specialized staff and distinguished students.

• Raising health awareness through innovative educational and training programs.

• Supporting health development in the region in line with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.

   

Target Audience:

• Community members

• University students

• Academic and research staff

• Healthcare sector professionals

• Initiative Name: Memorandum of Understanding with Naqaa Association for Combating Smoking

• Implementing Entity: College of Dentistry – Jouf University & Naqaa Association for Combating Smoking

• Year: 2025

• Type: Community – Educational/Training – Medical – Preventive

• As part of Jouf University’s commitment to enhancing its community role in promoting health awareness and disease prevention, and its continuous efforts to build partnerships that improve quality of life, the university, represented by the College of Dentistry, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Naqaa Association for Combating Smoking during the Global Health Forum 2025.

  
  Objectives of the Agreement:

• Unite efforts to combat smoking and reduce its health risks.

• Implement educational and awareness programs targeting all segments of society.

• Activate specialized initiatives in public health and prevention of chronic diseases associated with smoking.

• Support student and volunteer initiatives that raise health awareness within the university and local community.

• Enhance research and scientific collaboration between both parties in smoking prevention and healthy behaviors.

   

Impact on Community Service:

This MoU reflects the university’s commitment to serving the community, raising health awareness, and supporting national efforts to reduce smoking prevalence, in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030 goals of improving quality of life, promoting prevention, and encouraging healthy behaviors.

Target Audience:

• Community members

• University students

• Academic and research staff

• Healthcare sector professionals

• Initiative Name: Summer Program: “Our Summer is Productive… Our Summer is Better”

• Implementing Entity: Deanship of Student Affairs – Jouf University

• Year: 2025

• Type: Community – Educational/Training – Youth – Recreational

  Jouf University, represented by the Deanship of Student Affairs, launched the summer program “Our Summer is Productive… Our Summer is Better” in the presence of the university president, Prof. Dr. Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Shaye, along with university vice presidents and the Dean of Student Affairs. The program runs for five weeks and targets various segments of the community, including university students, general education students, technical college students, and local youth.

  This program reflects the university’s vision to enhance its community role by investing in youth energy during the summer break through specialized programs aimed at skill development, building well-rounded personalities, strengthening national values and cultural identity, and providing a stimulating educational and recreational environment aligned with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 in the fields of sports, health, culture, and sustainable development.

  “Our Summer is Productive… Our Summer is Better” serves as a practical embodiment of the university’s role in nurturing young talents, building community connections, and launching developmental, educational, and awareness initiatives in a safe and stimulating summer environment. It also reflects Jouf University’s commitment to enhancing its position as an educational and community institution capable of contributing to the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 and providing an effective national model for serving students and society.

Key Objectives:

• Positive investment of students’ time during the summer break.

• Enhance technical, cultural, and health awareness.

• Raise awareness about the dangers of smoking and drugs.

• Develop personal and leadership skills.

• Encourage physical activity.

• Instill values of citizenship, belonging, and national identity.

Target Audience:

• Community members

• University students

• Faculty members and staff

• Initiative Name: “Don’t Try”

• Implementing Entity: College of Pharmacy – Jouf University, in collaboration with: Prince Nawaf Bin Abdulaziz Chair for Combating Drugs

• Number of Beneficiaries: 37,000

• Type: Awareness – Health – Community – Youth – Preventive

• This is a preventive awareness initiative aimed at protecting youth and the community from the dangers of drug use and its health, social, and economic consequences. It is led by Jouf University, represented by the College of Pharmacy, under the generous patronage of His Highness the Emir of Al-Jouf Region, as part of the university’s responsibility towards society and its support of national efforts for drug prevention.

• The initiative seeks to raise awareness among youth and community members about the dangers of drugs, explain their negative impact on national development projects in line with Saudi Vision 2030, and highlight the importance of treatment, rehabilitation, and the roles of relevant authorities in protecting society.

   

Objectives of the Initiative:

• Enhance preventive awareness among community segments and warn against unsafe experimentation in all its forms.

• Increase youth understanding of behaviors that may expose them to health, psychological, or social risks.

• Enable families and schools to fulfill their roles in education and prevention.

• Promote values of responsibility, discipline, and positive behavior among the younger generation.

• Provide innovative awareness programs that contribute to building a more informed and stable society.

   

Activities and Programs:

The initiative includes a range of targeted programs, including:

• Awareness lectures and meetings focused on risky behaviors and unsafe experimentation.

• Interactive workshops on decision-making skills, self-confidence, and positive behavior enhancement.

• Field awareness events in schools and educational institutions.

• Visual and printed guidance materials delivering concise and purposeful messages to the community.

• Discussion sessions with specialists in mental and social health.

• Community and media partnerships to widely promote a culture of prevention.

   

Target Audience:

• University students

• Youth and adolescents

• Community members

• Educational institutions and schools

Initiative Name: “Our Students Serving the Community”

Organizing Entity: Deanship of Student Affairs, in collaboration with the Sakaka Cultural Center

This initiative included a workshop titled “Professional Volunteering” as part of Jouf University’s series of initiatives aimed at achieving its strategic goals in enhancing social responsibility and reinforcing its role in developing community skills and promoting a culture of volunteerism.

Objectives of the Initiative:

• Promote the concept of professional volunteering among participants and link it to institutional practices.

• Equip volunteers with the necessary skills and knowledge.

• Develop professional and ethical values associated with volunteer work.

• Encourage participants to innovate in volunteer initiatives and align them with strategic goals.

   

Target Audience:

• Community members

• Families

• Patients or individuals at risk of chronic diseases

• Youth and students

• Vulnerable or high-need groups

Workshop Title: “How to Protect Yourself from Drowning”

Organizing Entity: Deanship of Student Affairs, Jouf University

As part of its awareness and community programs aimed at promoting a culture of safety and prevention, Jouf University organized a training workshop titled “How to Protect Yourself from Drowning”, coinciding with World Drowning Prevention Day on July 25 each year. This workshop is part of the university’s ongoing efforts to raise community awareness and save lives by spreading correct knowledge on dealing with water-related risks and aquatic activities.

Workshop Topics:

The workshop covered several awareness and practical training areas, including:

• Common causes of drowning incidents.

• Preventive measures during aquatic activities.

• Proper actions in emergency situations.

• Principles of first aid related to drowning.

• How to seek help and handle incidents before the arrival of emergency services.

The workshop also included practical demonstrations and realistic simulations conducted by a specialized safety and first-aid team, reinforcing essential survival skills among participants.

Target Audience:

• Community members

• Youth and students

• Workers and volunteers involved in water activities and sports events

• Initiative Name: “Our Students Serving the Community”

• Implementing Entity: College of Nursing, Al-Jouf University

• As part of the “Our Students Serving the Community” initiative, the College of Nursing organized an event titled “Happiness for Them… Reward for Us” at Prince Muteb bin Abdulaziz Hospital. The event aimed to bring joy and comfort to patients while promoting a spirit of giving and humanitarian work among the college’s students. Activities included recreational and awareness programs, as well as presenting gifts to patients, contributing to a positive and supportive atmosphere within the hospital.

• The College of Nursing at Al-Jouf University reaffirms its continuous commitment to organizing initiatives that enhance the role of students in community service and instill values of compassion and social responsibility.

• Key Activities:

• Student visits to patients, including the presentation of gifts and appreciation cards.

• Setting up a recreational corner inside the hospital with activities for female students and other students.

• Organizing short health and nursing awareness campaigns in simple formats for patients and their families.

• Engaging volunteer student teams to welcome patients and provide basic guidance and support.

• Community Impact:

• Strengthened the relationship between the university and the local healthcare community, highlighting students as active contributors to society.

• Instilled a sense of responsibility and humanity in students, encouraging them to serve as practical models of giving within healthcare institutions.

• Supported patients’ overall care, both psychologically and socially, positively affecting the hospital environment and the broader community.

• Target Audience:

• Community members

• Families

• Patients or individuals at risk of chronic diseases

• Youth and students

• Underprivileged groups

• Initiative Name: Qader… Together to Challenge Disability

• Implementing Entity: College of Applied Medical Sciences – Al-Jouf University

• Overview:
  Al-Jouf University, represented by the College of Applied Medical Sciences – Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, organized the Rehabilitation Caravan in collaboration with the Al-Jouf Health Cluster as part of the Qader… Together to Challenge Disability initiative. The initiative aims to support individuals with special needs and enhance rehabilitation services in the region by providing direct rehabilitative, preventive, and awareness services to the community.

• Duration and Locations:
  The caravan activities lasted 10 days, from February 28 to March 9, 2025, covering Sakaka city and the governorates of Dumat Al-Jandal and Sawir.

• Objectives:

• Provide rehabilitative and therapeutic services to individuals in need.

• Raise community awareness of the importance of rehabilitation and injury prevention.

• Deliver specialized health services to different cities and governorates in the region.

• Enable students to apply practical skills in real-life settings.

• Support improving the quality of life for individuals with special rehabilitation needs.

• Services Provided:

• Over 650 specialized preventive consultations.

• More than 150 therapeutic services in physical therapy and rehabilitation.

• 150 functional and physical health assessments.

• Evaluations of movement, muscle strength, balance, and functional abilities.

• Awareness guidance on injury prevention and promoting an active lifestyle.

• Target Audience:

• Community members

• Families

• Patients or individuals with disabilities

• School students

• Vulnerable and at-risk groups

• Initiative Name: Green Saudi

• Implementing Entity: Al-Jouf University

• Number of Trees Planted: 20,000

• Overview:
  In line with its commitment to environmental sustainability and supporting the Green Saudi initiative, Al-Jouf University launched a large-scale tree-planting campaign targeting the planting of 65,000 trees across the university campus, covering an area of over 62,000 square meters. To date, 25,000 trees from 26 different tree species and 15 types of shrubs have been planted, contributing to reduced emissions and enhancing the quality of campus life.

• Volunteering played a key role in the success of this initiative, with participation from university students, school students, and community members in planting campaigns and related environmental activities. This fostered a sense of environmental responsibility and national belonging, making the initiative a distinctive model of collaboration between the university and the community in environmental protection and vegetation development.

• Target Audience:

• University students

• Workers in the agricultural sector

• Community members

• Initiative Name: Agricultural, Environmental, and Nutritional Education for Farmers and Stakeholders in Al-Jouf

• Implementing Entity: Al-Jouf University – Deanship of Community Service and Continuing Education

• Number of Programs Implemented: 29 programs

• Number of Beneficiaries: 4,307 beneficiaries

• Overview:
  This initiative was launched to raise awareness among farmers, workers, and stakeholders in Al-Jouf, one of the Kingdom’s key agricultural regions. The program aims to improve the quality of agricultural products and ensure food security, thereby contributing directly to community and national economic development.

• The initiative focuses on delivering specialized training programs covering agricultural guidance, environmental education, and nutritional awareness. These programs are conducted by university experts in collaboration with national partners, designed professionally to meet the farmers’ needs and help them implement better agricultural practices. The initiative fully aligns with Saudi Vision 2030 goals regarding food security, self-sufficiency, and food waste reduction.

• Objectives:

• Raise agricultural awareness among farmers about modern farming methods and resource management.

• Promote environmentally sustainable practices to reduce pollution and preserve natural resources.

• Support food security by improving production quality and the efficiency of agricultural processes.

• Enhance food safety by promoting awareness of safe food practices and reducing food waste.

• Empower farmers with modern knowledge in agricultural guidance and environmental nutrition.

• Strengthen partnerships between the university and the agricultural sector to support economic development in Al-Jouf.

• Activities and Programs:

• Training workshops on modern farming techniques, smart irrigation, and soil sustainability.

• Guidance sessions on environmental protection and agricultural waste management.

• Lectures on food safety and food waste reduction.

• Awareness sessions on best agricultural practices to improve the quality of local crops.

• Practical demonstrations using field tools and models to help farmers implement recommendations.

• Direct consultations with university specialists to answer farmers’ questions.

• Target Audience:

• Farmers in the Al-Jouf region

• Workers in the agricultural sector

• Investors and individuals interested in agriculture and nutrition

• Community members

• Initiative Name: “Wa’i” (Aware)

• Implementing Entity: Al-Jouf University

• Number of Beneficiaries: 23,000

• Overview:
  The Intellectual Awareness Department at Al-Jouf University organized a landmark event titled “Towards Enlightened Intellectual Awareness”, during which His Excellency, the University President Prof. Dr. Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Shaie, inaugurated the strategic initiative “Wa’i”. This initiative is one of the university’s pioneering projects aimed at strengthening national identity and fostering intellectual and community awareness.

• “Wa’i” represents a comprehensive and high-impact project that seeks to promote national belonging by raising awareness of Saudi Arabia’s national goals and Vision 2030, while cultivating enlightened knowledge and understanding within the community. The initiative encourages positive interaction among different societal groups through specialized programs and activities that enhance deep comprehension of national values and sound intellectual practices.

• Special attention is given to students, youth, digitally disconnected groups, seniors, individuals with limited education, and people with disabilities, aiming to empower them intellectually and enable their contribution to sustainable development in the Kingdom.

• Objectives:

• Strengthen national identity and instill values of belonging to the community and nation.

• Promote cultural awareness of national goals and Saudi Vision 2030.

• Develop ambassadors of national awareness capable of spreading positive messages throughout society.

• Implement voluntary initiatives that serve the community and enhance intellectual awareness.

• Design a strategic methodology to organize initiatives related to reinforcing intellectual and national identity.

• Target Audience:

• University students

• Faculty members and staff

• Community members

• Initiative Name: Human Capacity Development Initiative in the Al-Jouf Region

• Implementing Entity: Al-Jouf University

• Number of Beneficiaries: 3,719 beneficiaries

• Description:
  The Human Capacity Development Initiative in the Al-Jouf Region is part of Al-Jouf University’s efforts, in collaboration with its partners, to build human capital and develop professional competencies, in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030 and the National Transformation Program. The initiative aims to enhance the skills of employees and governmental entities, equipping them with modern knowledge that improves performance and supports institutional efficiency across various sectors.

• Impact of the Initiative:

• Raised awareness and professional skills among participants.

• Improved workplace practices and institutional performance.

• Strengthened partnerships between Al-Jouf University and governmental entities.

• Supported the creation of a knowledge-based community capable of keeping pace with administrative and technological developments.

• Key Statistics:

• 30 training programs implemented during the initiative.

• 23 specialized training fields covering administrative, financial, technical, and behavioral needs.

• 60 intensive training hours combining theoretical and practical sessions.

• 3,719 beneficiaries from government employees and service sectors in the Al-Jouf region.

• Target Audience:

• University students

• Faculty members and staff

• Community members

• Initiative Name: Awareness Workshop on “The Impact of Saving on the Individual and Society”

• Implementing Entity: College of Applied Sciences

• Year: 2025

• Type: Community – Educational/Training – Awareness – Financial/Economic

• Description:
  This voluntary awareness initiative aims to promote a culture of saving and enhance financial literacy among university students. The program covers personal financial planning methods, introduces modern saving techniques, and explains their role in achieving financial stability for individuals and families. It also emphasizes fostering financial responsibility within the community. The workshop provides educational and community-oriented insights that help build conscious financial behaviors, contributing to a better quality of life in line with Saudi Vision 2030 goals.

• Objectives:

• Establish saving as a civilized behavior that contributes to financial stability.

• Enhance personal financial planning skills among students.

• Introduce modern saving methods and effective financial resource management.

• Support the development of healthy financial habits to help individuals face future challenges.

• Promote financial responsibility and sound economic practices within the community.

• Contribute to improving quality of life in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030.

• Activities and Programs:

• Lectures on personal financial planning and budgeting.

• Presentations on modern saving methods, including digital banking, savings plans, and financial portfolios.

• Discussions of real-life examples of saving and their impact on family stability.

• Training sessions for students to analyze income and expenses and prioritize spending.

• Interactive sessions to encourage responsible financial thinking.

• Provision of educational materials and awareness content for students.

• Target Audience:

• University students

• Faculty members and staff

• Community members participating in the workshops

• Initiative Name: Waste Sorting Initiative

• Implementing Entity: University of Al-Jouf

• Year: 2025

• Type: Community – Educational/Training – Awareness – Environmental/Financial

• Description:
  As part of the joint collaboration between the University of Al-Jouf and the Strategic Office for the Development of Al-Jouf Region, the university reaffirms its continuous commitment to supporting national initiatives aimed at promoting sustainable development and instilling proper environmental practices within the campus and the local community. The university’s participation in the Waste Sorting Initiative represents an active step in its pioneering role in spreading a culture of sustainability and enhancing environmental awareness as part of its social responsibility.

• Objectives:

• Promote the culture of sorting waste at the source within the university.

• Reduce waste volume and improve the management of natural resources.

• Foster environmentally responsible behavior among students, staff, and community members.

• Support national efforts to achieve the targets of Saudi Vision 2030 in sustainability.

• Create a responsible university environment that safeguards public health and quality of life.

• University Participation Focus:

• Providing dedicated sorting bins for paper, plastic, organic, and other types of waste.

• Implementing awareness programs for students on the importance of recycling.

• Organizing workshops and media campaigns to enhance proper environmental practices.

• Collaborating with relevant authorities to improve the waste management system within the university.

• Target Audience:

• University students

• Faculty members and staff

• Community members