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Canon’s Young People Programme

As today’s young people Since its launch in 2015, me a voice, a purpose and the
navigate a range of ongoing CYPP has engaged belief that we can all be
global pressures, new over 10,000 young people changemakers in our com-
research from the University across EMEA, partnering munities.”
of Northampton’s Institute with more than 40 charities
for Social Innovation and and community organisa- “In a global climate where
Impact (ISII) has revealed tions in over 36 participant youth confidence and well-
the powerful role of initia- countries. “When I first being are a priority, CYPP
tives such as the Canon joined the Canon Young stands out as a proven model
Young People Programme People Programme through for positive empowerment,”
(CYPP) in improving youth Wild Shots Outreach, I had
confidence, resilience and a never held a camera and said UON Vice Chancellor
sense of purpose. Canon EMEA celebrates the 10th anniversary of the Programme knew almost nothing about and CEO, Professor Anne-
As Canon EMEA cele- conservation” said Rifumo Marie Kilday. “Over the last
brates the 10th anniversary world are grappling with a be. Mathebula, CYPP alumnus 10 years, the programme has
of its Canon Young People multitude of different pres- For 10 years, the pro- and Programme Director at delivered measurable and
Programme, which uses sures, this research is proof gramme has shown that Wild Shots Outreach. “I dis-
photography as a tool for that creative empowerment when you give young people covered I had a passion for lasting change for its partici-
self-expression, storytelling can be a lifeline,” said Adam the tools, skills, and trust to storytelling and felt a respon- pants and their communi-
and social change, the Pensotti, Head of the Canon tell their own stories, they sibility to protect the natural ties.
research confirms CYPP’s EMEA Young People can change their lives and world around me. Today, I’m What’s most exciting is
significant and lasting Programme. “In partner- their communities for the teaching the next generation that this research suggests
impact on young people, ship with Northampton better. This helps to of young people living along- that this model for measur-
communities, and partner University, we’ve explored strengthen communities, side Kruger National Park,
organisations worldwide. and uncovered just how influence change and giving them the same oppor- ing creative empowerment
“At a time when many impactful and far-reaching inspire the next generation tunities I received through can be measurable and scala-
young people across the initiatives such as CYPP can of leaders.” CYPP. The programme gave ble.

Samsung hosts interactive AI and coding session at UAE Codes

Samsung Gulf Electronics artificial intelligence, brand’s shared vision of
participated in UAE Codes machine learning, and data using education and technol-
2025 with an engaging, literacy. Samsung Innovation ogy as catalysts for sustaina-
hands-on session under the Campus, part of Samsung’s ble progress.
theme “Coding in Action: global CSR program, contin-
Artificial Intelligence & His Highness Sheikh
Robotics,” held at Coders ues to provide world-class Mohammed bin Rashid Al
HQ, Emirates Towers. The STEM education across the Maktoum, Vice President
event marked another mile- GCC, bridging the gap and Prime Minister of the
stone in Samsung’s ongoing between academic learning UAE and Ruler of Dubai,
partnership with the and emerging technology directed that October 29 of
National Program for Session highlights Samsung’s commitment to nurturing digital skills careers.
Coders, reinforcing the shaping future innovation. ciples to real-life robotics Samsung is nurturing a every year be celebrated as
brand’s commitment to generation of tech-savvy “UAE Codes” Day. This date
empowering youth and Students from the Samsung challenges. The initiative innovators ready to lead the marks the occasion when
advancing digital education Innovation Campus (SIC) reflects Samsung’s broader AI-driven future through ini- His Highness launched the
across the UAE. During the program actively took part in mission to support the UAE’s region’s first e-government
session, participants building and programming AI Strategy 2031 through tiatives like UAE Codes and on October 29, 2001, a mile-
explored how AI and coding face recognition robots and education-focused collabora- Samsung Innovation
intersect to power intelligent Campus. The partnership stone that marked the begin-
robotics, gaining real-world autonomous line tracking tions that equip young learn- with the National Program ning of the UAE’s digital
insights into the technologies robots, applying coding prin- ers with essential skills in for Coders reflects the transformation journey.

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