A Close Look into Maseera
Maseera is a student-led non-profit organization that focuses on guiding Saudi youth and providing them with mentorship to push their abilities beyond the realms of classroom-oriented academia. It is a means by which experienced students share their expertise with students to help them excel. Part of Maseera’s vision and mission is to guide young scholars to grasp every enriching opportunity and to orient them for a bright future with essential skills and experience. The structure of Maseera’s board members consists of college students who sincerely dedicated their time and effort to build their future (and that of Saudi) by building other’s.
Maseera’s organizational framework.
Maseera targets top programs and competitions both nationally and internationally, some of which are: Mawhiba Summer Programs, Mawhiba Skill Development, Science Olympiad, Ibda’a Olympiad, Intel ISEF, ITEX, KAUST Gifted Student Program, Robotics, and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashed Award.
Inspirational Words from Maseera’s Board Members
Murtadha AlMalallah, President of Maseera, stated that the idea behind founding Maseera was because Mawhiba’s programs were so life-changing to him, that he felt compelled to change lives too by guiding the youth into the programs’ direction. He also mentioned that Maseera continues to exponentially increase the quality of its services and the cohesion of its team; members have successfully provided over 40 consultation and/or mentorship sessions since the official launch, and hundreds in the pilot test period. As a result, many schools have recently showed interest in the services provided. Murtadha advices; “Don’t wait until an opportunity arises. Look for things that interest you, and be open for new experiences.” He envisions Maseera as a source of guidance and a door for many opportunities to build the future of students and of Saudi Arabia.
Yasmeen AlSaif, Vice President and co-founder of Maseera, supported and worked with the President since day one, and has a major leading role in the organization. Her strongest motivation to begin working and helping students was stated as: “In a world where opportunity is reserved for the privileged, extending a helping hand to those who draw theirs out is of utmost importance.” She participated in Ibda’a for three years and successfully placed 6th place once and 3rd place twice, placed second in the Intel Arab Science Competition, and participated in Intel ISEF as a finalist for two consecutive years. Yasmeen closed with motivational words; “Don’t let the word ‘yes’ be your primary motivator, for you will not hear it very often.” She then affirmed that such programs which Maseera targets are unlike anything she has ever experienced, they made all the time she invested in preparation and execution worthwhile.
Lulwah AlShiha, head of communication and external relations, started her journey with Maseera by answering questions about the programs she participated in on her personal social media accounts, later on becoming a board member. She placed 2nd in Ibda’a and 4th in Intel ISEF 2015. Lulwah was very supportive to the idea of Maseera as she expressed: “As a person who faced some difficulties while applying and participating in Mawhiba’s programs and competitions, I know how much of a difference it makes to get guidance from someone who has recently been in your shoes.” She encourages every parent to push their children, as the earlier they’re pushed, the more dedicated they become. Lulwah shows pride talking about Maseera: “It adds me a feeling of ease knowing that we are helping guide Saudi’s youth to a brighter future!”
Here’s to the Future
Maseera’s members put all their time and effort in helping others with full dedication and enthusiasm. They cooperate to provide a better future for themselves and Saudi by bettering it for the youth.
As the 2030 vision depends immensely on Saudi’s youth, it is our duty to invest in every individual and push them to their maximum ability. It is our hope that these few words and experiences shared by Maseera’s members motivate every reader to provide guidance and direction to others. The future is in our hands, let’s make it bright.
Visit Maseera’s official website Maseera.org to read more about the organization, become a member, or benefit from the services provided.