Sana'a:The Sana'a Governorate Youth and Sports Office has launched a workshop in collaboration with the Civil Defense Department and the Popular Civil Defense Unit to train young scouts in civil defense across the Sanhan and Bani Bahlul districts.
According to Yemen News Agency, the workshop's aim is to enhance the capabilities of scouts, preparing them to support civil defense operations throughout the governorate. Youth and Sports Office Director Abdulmohsen Al-Sharif highlighted that the initiative targets 1,000 scouts, starting with an initial group of 150 trainees.
Civil Defense Director Mohammed Jaafar emphasized that the training will enable scouts to assist civil defense teams in safeguarding lives during peacetime and emergencies, specifically amid ongoing aggression against Yemen. The responsibilities of civil defense were outlined, covering search and rescue operations, firefighting, road clearance, and responding to emergencies caused by attacks and natural disasters.
Additionally, Civil Defense Prevention and Protection Director Sami Al-Jaboubi underscored the importance of the scouts' role in accident prevention, impact reduction, and the promotion of safety and emergency preparedness. The trainees will gain crucial skills in search and rescue, victim recovery, and overall community safety enhancement.
