Overview
On 17 May 2026, Advancing Civil Society - GLOCA held a physical discussion session in Aleppo titled “Dialogue on the Values and Challenges of Diwan Al-Sharq Youth,” in cooperation with Diwan Al-Sharq. The session brought together 12 members to discuss shared values, internal challenges, and ways to strengthen teamwork and youth performance.

Session Focus
The session focused on enhancing members’ understanding of Diwan Al-Sharq Youth values and their importance in guiding team behavior, cooperation, and internal development. It also provided a space to discuss challenges facing members and identify practical ideas to improve the working environment.

Key Themes

• Values of Diwan Al-Sharq Youth and their importance.

• Challenges facing members in their internal work.

• Teamwork, belonging, and shared responsibility.

• Improving youth performance within the Diwan.

• Commitment to shared values and principles.

• Communication and dialogue among team members.

Key Outputs
Participants developed a clearer understanding of the Diwan’s values and identified key challenges affecting teamwork and internal organization. The session also produced initial ideas to improve communication, strengthen belonging, and develop more practical mechanisms for cooperation and performance improvement.

Impact
The session contributed to strengthening internal dialogue, team spirit, and shared ownership among Diwan Al-Sharq Youth members. It also emphasized that clear values, open communication, and collective problem-solving are essential for improving youth-led civic work.

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