The passion that drives our contributions and achievements is what we tried to showcase here.. The values of genuine interest and work, and other meanings is what we wished to celebrate.. The youth called their project ‘Zawaya AShaghaf Ahyainaha’. The name translates into ‘Corners of Passion Brought to Life’. In the words of the youth participants, ‘all different types of passions need to be celebrated, and our different passions, need to be glorified. We bring these passions to life when we utilize them to contribute to our community, and we bring them to life when we channel them towards civic contribution and engagement. When a contribution is driven by passion, distinct and genuine achievements are born.’ The project 'Zawaya Ashaghaf Ahyainaha' and all its components was an amalgamation of the ideas the youth came up with for bringing to life and disseminating awareness of the values in focus, and its components were as follows:

• A talent show and exhibition: an on-stage talent show and off-stage talent exhibition, varying  from drama, fine arts, caricature art, different musical instrument playing, poetry, fencing, photography, a gymnastics show, and others.  These talents were showcased in a creative manner in a 2 hour on-stage show, directed by one of the youth participants (Mariam Al Omani, 18) and coached by the Director Yarub Burhama (one of Zawaya’s partners).  The show was managed by the famous Marina FM radio anchor Mic Mbalta, whose participation raised the profile of the event and attracted guests.  The show was a creative and entertaining way by which messages encouraging active participation and contribution to society, the values of integrity and hard work were disseminated.  The show ran during the last 3 days of the Eid Al Fitr holidays, September 24^th to September 26^th of 2009 in the Avenues Mall.
• The publication of a book: The youth who participated in the workshops chose to author a book in which they recorded Kuwait’s achievements from the 50’s to date, decade by decade. It is a 240 page book containing valuable information and pictures, some of which are rarely seen, and the pictures reflect the achievement as of its real date. The book is the work of the youth volunteers whose ages ranged between 16 and 20 years.  1000 hardcover copies of the book were printed.  350 copies of the book were sold in the event.  Copies of the book were also distributed to close to 60 members of the media, in addition to the sponsors.  Copies were also sent to schools to which the youth belonged, in addition to major diwaniyas of Kuwait, and public libraries.  Further sales were made during Kuwait’s Annual Book Fair held in October of 2009 and in other venues.  All proceeds from the sale of the books the youth chose to donate to a non-profitable hospice and center for the care of terminally ill children, Bait Abdullah (BACCH) and Abeer2 for the mentally disabled.  The historian Saleh AlMisbah was kind enough to run a review of the book and provide valuable input, including the provision of resources and pictures.  Mr. Khaled AlMbailish, Dr. Saleh AlUjairi, and Mr. Fuad AlMuqahwi are also to be thanked for their advice and provision of resources.
• A photography booth run by a few young photography talents, where visitors had their pictures taken with creative backgrounds, inspired by the achievements recorded in the book.
• A t-shirts corner:  This corner of the event hosted the sale of t-shirts with 2 types of designs: t-shirts with designs reflecting some of Kuwait’s achievements, and others carrying messages and lines that emphasize civic values, such as respect and giving.  200 of the 220 shirts printed were sold, and the proceeds from the sale were donated to Bait Abdullah (BACCH) and Abeer2. 

An outdoors campaign was also launched with the event, emphasizing the importance of civic and humanitarian contribution, that which is driven by one’s personal inclinations, talents, and passions.  The outdoors campaign was on 40 ‘mega’ signs and 10 unipole faces in key inner city areas. The lines were as follows:

• My humanity is made complete by my contribution
• My passion drives my contribution, and my contribution is the true reflection of my citizenship
• To live my life, I will bring my passion to life
• I chose to be the first beat, but it takes more than one heart beat to stay alive
• The corners may seem scattered and distant, but our human values will always be the cornerstone.
• My passion fuels my creativity, and my creativity drives my contribution
• I will move/shake things around me, and live my passion
• I am not my origin, I am not my language, I am my passion