Kuwait launches awareness drive to educate youth on traffic safety

• Dr. Jassim Al-Kandari, the Acting Assistant Undersecretary for Social Welfare Affairs, stressed the importance of collaborative efforts to educate youth, stating, “Early awareness is key to building a disciplined generation that understands the law and can contribute positively to society.”

The Juvenile Welfare Department at the Ministry of Social Affairs, in collaboration with the General Directorate of Security Media at the Ministry of Interior, has launched the “Be Aware” campaign to promote legal and traffic awareness among juveniles. The initiative coincides with Gulf Traffic Week, according to Arabic daily Al Jarida.

The campaign was launched with its first awareness lecture on Saturday, held in the multi-purpose hall of the Juvenile Welfare Department building. The lecture was attended by several department officials and employees, along with parents and juveniles under probation.

The session was delivered by Major Musaed Al-Aslawi, Head of the Traffic Awareness Department, and Warrant Officer Hamad Al-Eidan. It featured visual and audio presentations on the new traffic law, along with open discussions aimed at reinforcing traffic safety concepts and highlighting the dangers of unsafe road behavior.

Acting Assistant Undersecretary for Social Welfare Affairs Dr. Jassim Al-Kandari emphasized the importance of joint efforts to protect and educate young people. He noted that the “Be Aware” campaign reflects a genuine partnership between state institutions to promote behavioral and legal values among the youth.

He added, “We believe that early awareness is the foundation for building a disciplined generation that understands its country’s laws and is capable of making a positive contribution to its community. We appreciate the role of security media and its constructive cooperation in supporting these valuable initiatives.”