As the new academic year 2019-2020 starts, Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has initiated a new edition of its QRCS School Program, under a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education The purpose of the program is to support the educational system by capitalizing on the capacity of the youth, raising awareness of social solidarity and responsibility, and preparing student leaders who would contribute to school and community protection against disaster and environmental risks. Over the past few years, the program made great achievements in terms of the numbers of schools and students registered with it. As reports indicate, the academic year 2016-2017 saw 1,200 attendants from 32 schools, compared to 2,300 and 45, respectively, during the following academic year. In 2018-2019, the program made its paradigm shift, with 82 schools registered and 8,290 students, teachers, administrative staff, and supervisors attending the program’s lectures and drills, which were delivered by a group of well-trained medical trainers and disaster management volunteers from QRCS. In the new academic year, QRCS is coordinating closely with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education to maximize the benefits of the program for both students and society members. The QRCS School Program is a unique social development scheme that matches the goals and strategy of Qatar National Vision 2030, especially in relation to the human development pillar. Its components are as follows: The health program involves first-aid training and health education on nutrition, hygiene, communicable diseases, home safety, oral health, and other relevant topics; The 'Safe School' risk reduction program seeks to improve community disaster preparedness and effective response; and The 'Social Peace and Integration' program organizes informative lectures to enrich positive values among school students, such as interactive communication, open-mindedness, behavioral discipline, psychological balance, and mutual respect