Arab Woman Today holds its twelfth Annual Network Conference. Women from twelve different nations in the Arab world participated.

17 October 2016

Amman, Jordan (Landmark Hotel) - This October, Arab Woman Today hosted our 12th annual network conference at the Landmark Hotel, Amman. Fifty women from twelve different nations in the Arab world graced us with their presence and contributed actively in our sessions and activities. Countries included: Egypt, Lebanon, United Arab Emirates, Kuweit, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Iraq, Sudan, Palestine, Israel, Qatar, and Jordan. The theme addressed by Hussam Fakhoury, a motivational speaker and educator was Change Management.

“The only thing that is constant is Change”

- Heraclitus

Throughout the six sessions, Mr. Fakhoury adopted Christian values to minister into the lives of the women participants. Initially, the concept of ‘Change’ was opened and aspects of change were broken down. It helped women better understand the psychological impact of a change in lifestyle, physical state or changes around us. Together with the use of vibrant visual aids, the attendees were greatly encouraged by the words spoken by Mr. Fakhoury. Not only did many women begin to open up about their personal methods of dealing with change, but they also spoke up about their own struggles and personal issues. This tendency provided a sense of intimacy to the conference itself, and further brought the women themselves closer.

Moreover, Fr. Rifaat Bader held a session on Change and Social Media. Amidst the ever changing role of the social media and its effect on society, it was a very topical subject to take up. Our participants were challenged to empower and encourage those around us via Facebook or Twitter. Also, the power of internet communication in shaping mindsets was highlighted and so Fr. Bader advised women to discern what to post and what not to post.

We were overjoyed to have a team from Hillcrest Church, Florida also attend the conference. The American team provided encouragement for the attendees both on stage and off stage. In addition, they organised an arts and crafts session for the ladies to wind-down after a day soaking up new material.

This year, we also had the chance to go off site for an afternoon. On Saturday we visited a museum in Madaba followed by tea and snacks.

We are continually uplifted by the women who attend this conference year by year, and the zeal they have for their home communities. Many were greatly moved by the sessions we hosted and we are grateful for their partnership with us. Through it, we are able to provide new material to women already in positions of leadership and help them on their journey.

A new planned strategy of follow-up was implemented this year to hold Networkers accountable after having themselves worked out their own strategic plan, touching the area that needs urgent change in their lives.

AWT desires to see those precious women reaping the fruit of change

and therefore impacting their families, and eventually their society

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