(MENAFN-Jordan Times)
AMMAN — Queen Silvia of Sweden visited Khalda Secondary School on Tuesday to check the results of the Generations Protected initiative to protect against drug addiction, which is being implemented by the Royal Health Awareness Society in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Mentor Arabia.
The main objective of this initiative includes preventing the use of drugs (including tobacco) by raising awareness and educating children and young people about the harms of such risky behaviours.
Minister of Education and Higher Education Wajih Owais said during a welcome speech to the queen that the ministry confirms the importance of offering guidance programs for students, with the hope of increasing positive attitudes among them, Jordan News Agency, Petra reported.
He also noted the ministry’s eagerness to implement programs and activities in the initiative aimed at protecting young people from becoming addicted to drugs and smoking.
During the ceremony, there was a presentation regarding the initiative in Jordan, as well as a folklore show performed by students at the school. In addition, there was the opportunity to hear several students’ experiences at different stages of the initiative.
Queen Silvia and Owais also toured some classrooms at the school, where the Queen engaged with students and parents in discussion sessions.
At the end of the ceremony, Principal Asmaa Dughmi presented a souvenir to the Queen and the Director of the Royal Health Awareness Society presented a plaque to Queen Silvia.