Burgan Bank concludes ‘Awaken Festival’ in collaboration with en.v

KUWAIT: A leading contributor to progress in society, Burgan Bank concluded the first ‘Awaken Festival’ in partnership with en.v, an organization dedicated to fostering social development and civic engagement in the Middle East. The three-day festival took place on 15-17 November 2018 at Dar al-Athar al-Islamiyyah in Yarmouk Cultural Centre, and united more than 800 participants from various sectors in Kuwait, including 50 local civic initiatives, academics, artists and international speakers.

Burgan Bank remains committed to bolstering civil society’s capabilities across Kuwait and continues to invest in strategic partnerships with innovative organizations. The latest collaboration with en.v, brought ‘Awaken Festival’ to Kuwait, an inspirational communitybuilding initiative. The festival supports civil society organizations become more effective in addressing societal challenges, unite diverse community members to untap the potential of everyone in Kuwait, ultimately contributing to a brighter future.

Loulwa Al-Ayoubi, Acting Group Head of Investor Relations and Corporate Communications at Burgan Bank said, “Partnering with an influential organization like en.v and sponsoring the ‘Awaken Festival’ delivers on Burgan Bank’s commitment to social development, by enhancing social structure and networks, and the standards of social responsibility. We aim to promote the spread of knowledge through innovative platforms and to engage with different sectors of society to create a community spirit and bolster local capabilities to address society’s most pressing challenges “

Attendees engaged in meaningful discussions and explored communitydriven approaches through interactive workshops, activities, and events, all featuring forward-thinking collaborations, encouraging open dialogue and exploring new ways to look at our individual roles in society.

Falling in line with its community program, ‘ENGAGE’ - Together to be the change, Burgan Bank sheds light on important aspects affecting every segment of the society by promoting social welfare through educational, cultural, social and health initiatives. Burgan Bank’s approach to ‘ENGAGE’ begins with a vital principle that as a Kuwaiti financial institution, its conduct and policies should be aligned with the needs and interests of the Kuwaiti society.