bp Oman and Outward Bound Oman launch the ‘Build your resilience’ programme to support mental health

Muscat: In partnership with bp Oman, Outward Bound Oman held a ceremony to launch the ‘Build Your Resilience’ programme, under the patronage of Her Highness Mona Fahad Al Said, Assistant Vice Chancellor of Sultan Qaboos University. The programme aims to support the mental wellbeing and resilience of 1000 young Omanis aged 18 to 30 in areas affected by Cyclone Shaheen, primarily in North and South Al Batinah.

The programme includes 50 indoor courses for Omani youth which will be held at the Outward Bound Oman Muscat Centre. The courses will enhance participants’ soft skills, interpersonal skills and capabilities. It also offers a safe environment to discuss mental wellbeing and share advice to achieving personal and professional success.

Mohamed Al Zadjali, Chief Operating Officer at Outward Bound Oman, added: “Since the launch of bp Oman’s social investment progarmme, bp Oman have recognised the importance of investing in youth, and as such have been a tremendous supporter of Outward Bound. Our partnership with them has already seen several hundred talented young Omani’s undergo life-changing courses and we hope this progrmame will continue to do the same.”

Ibrahim Al Hinai, bp Oman’s Social Investment Specialist, commented: “Supporting the mental wellbeing of people and communities is so important to us at bp. Last year’s cyclone impacted people’s belongings and homes, which in turn, has affected the mental health of some people in the community. We are delighted to partner with Outward Bound Oman on this initiative to deliver on our aim of building resilience and a more positive mindset for affected youth.”