Saudi Arabia enters the Guinness World Records with the world's largest volunteer lesson
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia continued its pioneering journey in achieving global milestones, with the National Center for the Development of the Non-Profit Sector setting a new historical record by entering the Guinness World Records . This achievement was represented by recording the largest number of concurrent viewers for a live lesson on volunteering within the category of volunteer education, reflecting the growing interest in establishing a culture of humanitarian work in Saudi society.
Details of the new record
The announcement of this global achievement came during the International Non-Profit Sector Forum held in Riyadh. The official Guinness World Records committee verified the record after the number of concurrent viewers of the volunteer lesson broadcast by the center on its official YouTube channel on December 2nd reached 2,135. The center's CEO, Mr. Ahmed Al-Suwailem, received the official certificate from a Guinness representative, confirming this as the highest number globally in this specific field.
The context of Vision 2030 and volunteer work
This achievement is not a coincidence, but rather the result of diligent strategic work aligned with the goals of the Kingdom's Vision 2030 , which has established volunteer work as one of its fundamental pillars, aspiring to reach one million volunteers annually. This record number reflects the success of national plans in transitioning from spontaneous volunteering to organized, institutionalized volunteering based on knowledge and training. The focus on the "lesson of volunteering" clearly indicates the Kingdom's commitment to the quality of volunteering, not just increasing the number of volunteers, by qualifying and empowering them with the necessary knowledge and tools to create a sustainable societal impact.
The importance of the International Forum for the Non-Profit Sector
This step gains added significance as it coincides with the convening of the International Non-Profit Sector Forum, a major global platform that brings together development thought leaders. The forum boasts broad participation, including more than 80 speakers and 1,500 attendees from international organizations and social entrepreneurs. This significant international presence, culminating in this record number, underscores Riyadh's pivotal role as a capital of development dialogue and a key driver for advancing third-sector mechanisms at both the regional and international levels.
Expected impact and future of the sector
The Kingdom's entry into the Guinness World Records in the field of "volunteer education" sends a powerful message to the international community about the readiness of Saudi youth and their active participation in national initiatives. This achievement also highlights the technological and digital advancements witnessed by the non-profit sector in Saudi Arabia, and its ability to mobilize audiences through digital platforms to serve noble developmental goals, thus reinforcing the Kingdom's position as a model to be emulated in organizing and activating charitable and volunteer work.
