The Youth Company, Qatar, will be hosting its annual “Run The World Festival” (RTWF) in December for the third consecutive year.
The three-day festival taking place from December 19 to 21 at Katara Cultural Village is expected to welcome over 35,000 visitors.
The “Run The World Festival”  presents an exciting opportunity for youth between the ages of 14 to 29 years to participate in a range of sports, showcase outstanding talents and get involved in community projects.
There will be competitions, talks and global village fairs offering exposure to different cultures of the world.
Moreover, youth willing to participate in organising the festival will be given the chance to apply and volunteer for specified jobs.
“Through the ‘Run The World Festival’, we aim to encourage the youth to network with others and enhance their experiences through sports, culture and community engagement, ultimately partaking in the largest youth event of the year in Qatar. This year, we are hoping to welcome even more visitors to this exciting installment of the RTWF,” said Mohamed Farid, founder and chairman of The Youth Company International.
The “Run The World Festival 2013” will have four elements: sport, entertainment, environment, and culture.
All these will manifest into a unique village space that unites over 30 cultural groups, associations, and youth clubs exhibiting their work.
The “Run The World Festival”  will also feature some familiar events, such as the “Youth Got Talent” contest and the “RTW Talks” discussing various community topics.
During the event a platform will also be presented for youth to initiate and develop their own sustainable projects through Run The World Legacy Projects.
Furthermore, entrants will be involved in various physical activities such as Parkour and dance.
Since its launch in 2011, the RTWF has seen increasing response from the community.
In 2012 the “Run The World Festival” received 27,000 visitors, hosted nine events, engaged 700 volunteers, 100 performers, and 65 Youth Got Talent participants.