Young Voices

Nearly a quarter of Kuwait's entire population is under the age of 14 and yet with the exception of school assemblies, we never hear their voices. During Ramadan, Kuwait Times likes to publish a special series that engages with its readership in a more direct, personal way to learn their concerns, issues and viewpoints.

This Ramadan, we will chat with some of our youngest readers about their lives in Kuwait, in an attempt to see the world through their eyes. What do they see for the future of our beautiful country? What would they improve and how would they change it? By listening to their future plans, stories, and experience in Ramadan, we can remind ourselves and hopefully our readers of the ties that bind us all together as a species. These are the voice of Kuwait's future and we invite them to share their thoughts with us here.

Adam Kanaan is an 11-year-old boy who is passionate about Shotokan karate and learning about marine life.

Q: What is your plan for the holiday?

Adam: Reading, getting my black belt in karate and spending time on the beach with my family and friends.

Q: What are the places you go to in Kuwait to have fun?

Adam: I like going to the beach.

Q: What do you like about Kuwait?

Adam: I like that the summer lasts for a long time, so we can go to the beach more often.

Q: Tell me about yourself. How do you see yourself as a grown up?

Adam: I like buildings, and I want to be an architect.

Q: Tell us a joke.

Adam: Why did the student eat his homework? Because his teacher told him it was a piece of cake.

Q: What do you like the most about Ramadan?

Adam: Being with my family and friends.

If you would like your child to be interviewed for this special series, please email us at [email protected]

By Athoob Al-Shuaibi