Saudi Scouts Association Wins Arab Youth Award for 'Plant and Play' Agricultural App
The Saudi Arabian Scouts Association secures top spot in the Arab Scout Region's youth initiatives competition with an innovative educational app promoting agricultural knowledge and environmental conservation.
Riyadh, November 10, 2025 - The Saudi Arabian Scouts Association has been awarded the Arab Scout Youth Award for its groundbreaking project, "Plant and Play," marking a significant achievement in the second competition organized by the Arab Scout Region.
According to reports from the Saudi Press Agency, the association placed among the top five youth initiatives.The award was presented by Scout Shahd Al-Harbi, who developed the digital educational app "Plant and Play".
This application engages users with interactive learning experiences that promote a love for agriculture.
It offers step-by-step guidance on planting and caring for plants while incorporating games and activities designed to stimulate creativity and discovery.One of the key focuses of the project is environmental conservation.
By teaching children eco-friendly habits, such as repurposing plastic bottles and cardboard boxes into planters, it aims to instill a sense of responsibility towards the environment in younger generations.
The app also emphasizes the importance of agriculture in ensuring food security while encouraging users to care for their surroundings.In addition to promoting environmental awareness, "Plant and Play" introduces fundamental agricultural concepts.
It encourages patience, generosity, observation, and critical thinking skills among its users.
Al-Harbi's innovative approach not only enhances educational outcomes but also fosters essential life skills.The Saudi Arabian Scouts Association and Shahd Al-Harbi will be recognized at the closing ceremony of the sixth Arab Scout Youth Forum in Abu Dhabi on November 13th.
This acknowledgment underscores the significance of incorporating innovation into the scouting movement, especially in advancing sustainable development goals globally.
According to reports from the Saudi Press Agency, the association placed among the top five youth initiatives.The award was presented by Scout Shahd Al-Harbi, who developed the digital educational app "Plant and Play".
This application engages users with interactive learning experiences that promote a love for agriculture.
It offers step-by-step guidance on planting and caring for plants while incorporating games and activities designed to stimulate creativity and discovery.One of the key focuses of the project is environmental conservation.
By teaching children eco-friendly habits, such as repurposing plastic bottles and cardboard boxes into planters, it aims to instill a sense of responsibility towards the environment in younger generations.
The app also emphasizes the importance of agriculture in ensuring food security while encouraging users to care for their surroundings.In addition to promoting environmental awareness, "Plant and Play" introduces fundamental agricultural concepts.
It encourages patience, generosity, observation, and critical thinking skills among its users.
Al-Harbi's innovative approach not only enhances educational outcomes but also fosters essential life skills.The Saudi Arabian Scouts Association and Shahd Al-Harbi will be recognized at the closing ceremony of the sixth Arab Scout Youth Forum in Abu Dhabi on November 13th.
This acknowledgment underscores the significance of incorporating innovation into the scouting movement, especially in advancing sustainable development goals globally.
