Queen Silvia as President of the Mentor Foundation International


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Crisis in the Queen's foundation - secret sms reveal the Secretary-General
Harassment and master suppression techniqueshas been commonplace at Queen Silvia's foundation Mentor Sweden, tells former employees.
SMS conversations show how Secretary General Karin Jordås mocks two different employees, Expressen can reveal.
The board - with business peoples like H & M's Stefan Persson and EF Bertil Hult - has not acted despite several warning signs.
Mentor Sweden works with mentoring to support teenagers. Respect, dedication and knowledge are the values ​​of the non-profit organization.
The foundation was founded by Queen Silvia, who is also honorary member of the board. The board also includes business leaders such as H & M's chairman Stefan Persson, EF Chairman Bertil Hult and Astra Zeneca's CEO Jan-Olof Jacke, who is the new CEO of the Swedish Enterprise.
Bonnier is also involved in Mentor Sweden through a collaboration with the newspaper Dagens industri.
But now it storms on Mentor Sweden.
For several years, employees have tried to get the Board of Directors of Mentor Sweden's Secretary-General, Karin Jordås, fired.
- It's so sad. It is a charity and companies donate money to make good. Instead, the money goes to recruitment because they can not keep their staff, says a former employee who wants to be anonymous.
Expressen has without success sought Secretary General Karin Jordås.
President Yvonne Thunell writes in a text to Expressen that she can not comment on the information:
"At the moment we are handling this matter about leadership so I can not give you any comments at this time".
In 2013, an investigation was made due to the Secretary General's leadership. However, the Board did not act and the staff move continued.
The employees testified that many were displeased and ended at the charity because of senior management.
"Criticism is silenced and employees are afraid. They adapt and become consistent, " wrote another employee.
The employee survey was then sent to the board, telling former employees. But nothing happened.
Criticism remains and the situation has become more acute lately.
In recent weeks, a further investigation has been made of the situation at Mentor Sweden. But even this time, the Secretary-General is still having confidence.
- We do not know if the Queen has learned what's going on, says a former employee.
According to Margareta Thorgren, the Queen did not know about the problems at Mentor Sweden.
- The Queen received information recently and looks seriously at the information. Obviously, she takes offense, says Margareta Thorgren.
According to Thorgren, the queen has been informed by her, and directly by Mentor Sweden's chairman Yvonne Thunell.
Mentor is funded by and collaborates with large and well-known Swedish companies such as H & M, SEB, Peab and EF.
A former employee at Mentor Sweden tells Expressen that the big companies are so excited to meet the Queen a few times a year, so they are in trouble.
- It is so terrible that these leaders are on the board and give money to the organization, but completely without taking responsibility. It's a scandal, says a former employee.
- They nod and thank for meeting the queen.
Kris i drottning Silvias stiftelse Mentor_ sms avslöjar chef
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And after the crisis in Mentor, from today's Expressen

Queen Silvia created the Mentor foundation to support teenagers.
But instead, Mentor Sweden is accused of becoming a venue for master suppression techniques and harassment.
Now the board has decided that Secretary General Karin Jordås leaves her mission, confirms Chairman Yvonne Thunell.
- The Queen is informed, said Margareta Thorgren
After ten years, Karin Jordås leaves her mission, confirms chairman Yvonne Thunell in a press release.
"Karin Jordås leaves Mentor. The foundation and Karin Jordås agree that changes are needed to provide the best possible conditions for Mentor's important activities. The Board and Karin Jordås have agreed that she leaves the organization. New Secretary-General will be recruited", says in the press release.
Now, Queen Silvia hopes that Mentor Sweden will be able to focus on the Foundation's actual mission.
M-entor Sweden is a very fine organization that makes much good for young people. Not only in Sweden but internationally. This event Mentor Sweden must handle the best way. But the work that the foundation makes as an organization is extremely important, says Margareta Thorgren.
Karin Jordås får lämna Silvias stiftelse Mentor Sverige
 
Queen Silvia stayed in USA after hers and the king's visit, and visited Madeleine in Florida.

The court updated today to the queen's calendar:
Tomorrow queen Silvia attends at meetings with Mentor USA and a charity dinner in House of Sweden, Washington DC.
On Thursday she attends at a meeting with Mentor USA in House of Sweden, Washington DC.
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Queen Silvia on Wednesday evening at "In Light of Youth" benefit dinner in House of Sweden, Washington.

At the dinner performed Zara Larsson, here with Romero Britto, who has also done his vision of queen Silvia.
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Short video of Zara Larsson singing

At the dinner participated also swedish explorer and adventure activist Johan Ernst Nilson, Ambassador for Mentor International.
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Info about the dinner, with USD 100 000 you got among others 2 seats at the Royal Table
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Photos of queen Silvia today, from Facebook of the Embassy of Sweden in the US.
We are honored to have Her Majesty Queen Silvia of Sweden in #WashingtonDC. The morning started with the Embassy staff greeting Her Majesty and sharing information about our work, our public diplomacy program and our exhibitions in #HouseofSweden
We are a strong supporter of the Mentor Foundation in USA and their youth programs. Today we hosted an event with students who are participating in the ”Living the Example” program. The program empowers youth to speak up against drugs & provides with a platform to be heard. Her Majesty Queen Silvia of Sweden, who is a founder of Mentor, was sharing the history of Mentor and her perspectives on Mentor’s important work in fighting drug addiction among the youth.
We are honored to have Her Majesty Queen... - Embassy of Sweden in the U.S. _ Facebook
 
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On 28-29 November, the Queen attended meetings and a charity dinner with Mentor USA in Washington D.C.
Mentor is an organization and foundation in drug prevention that the Queen founded in 1994 together with the World Health Organization (WHO). Mentor exists today in Sweden, the Middle East, the United States, South America, Britain, Germany and the Baltic States.
During the visit to Washington, the Queen participated in the Mentor US Board meeting and a charity dinner hosted by Ambassador Karin Olofsdotter. The purpose of the dinner was to raise awareness of positive development for young people and to prevent drug use.
On Thursday, the Queen met among other things Mentor US youth ambassadors at a meeting at the House of Sweden.
Drottningen i möten med Mentor USA - Sveriges Kungahus

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Silvias glammiga cocktailmingel med popdrottningen _ Svensk Damtidning
 
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Giva Sverige (the Swedish Fundraising Association), is the professional membership body for fundraising organisations in Sweden. They updated to their website some time ago the collected funds each member association got in 2018.
Mentor Sweden got collected funds from fundraising in various events and sold products SEK 27.769.056 in 2018, a little less than in 2017.
Mentor Sverige - Giva Sverige

On 3rd September, Queen Silvia visits Konstanz on Lake Constance and the flower island of Mainau. This was announced by Mainau GmbH. The occasion for the visit of the Queen is the 25th anniversary of the Mentor Foundation, for which lectures and workshops are planned in Konstanz.
Königin Silvia_ Schwedische Adlige kommt nach Konstanz - Panorama - Stuttgarter Zeitung

Countess Bettina Bernadotte is the Chairwoman of Mentor Foundation Germany, and the headquarters of Mentor Foundation Germany are on Mainau Island.
Konstanz_ Königlicher Besuch auf der Insel Mainau_ Silvia von Schweden kommt am 3. September an den Bodensee _ SÜDKURIER Online
 
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Article about queen Silvia's days in Konstanz and Mainau, about the royal protocol

What you should know at the meeting with Her Majesty
After her stay at the Geschwister-Scholl-Schule, queen Silvia will arrive at Mainau Island around 3.30 pm - and meet visitors in the Mainau Castle courtyard. So a picture of Queen Silvia should be in there. Whether a photo with her, such as a selfie with a cell phone, is possible, that will probably decide the bodyguard of the monarch. Presumably they will have something against it, because the security precautions are high, as the island of Mainau explained. However, the aim was "a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere for the meetings of HM Queen Silvia of Sweden with all those involved".
The preparations for the visit of Queen Silvia are on the island of Mainau at full speed. Compared to the previous visits of the monarch this time the special feature is that it comes to two different places. This requires all the better planning to ensure a detailed, meticulous and smooth flow. The day of queen Silvia starts at 10 o'clock at the Geschwister-Scholl-Schule. There she celebrates the 25th anniversary of her Mentor Foundation, which is committed to social equality for children and wants to give them a positive future perspective. The Foundation is supported by companies as well as private persons, the chairman of the board is countess Bettina Bernadotte.
At the Geschwister-Scholl-Schule a Youth Summit will take place on this occasion, a kind of summit meeting for young people. In workshops, among others with actor Oliver Wnuk and Marco Deutschmann, who was once in jail for cocaine smuggling and now works as a coach, the young people develop ideas for more benevolence, understanding and strengthening communication in children and teenagers under the motto "Good role models create good behavior". The queen will give a speech.
At Mainau, after meeting visitors, the queen will be greeted by prominent guests who will walk the red carpet and dine with her and the Count's family Bernadotte on the occasion of the Mentor Foundation's anniversary.
Ein Hofknicks für Königin Silvia von Schweden – was man beim Treffen in Konstanz mit Ihrer Majestät wissen sollte _ St.Galler Tagblatt
 
Queen Silvia of Sweden is visiting Bodensee today. The occasion is the 25th anniversary of the foundation "Mentor International". The Queen founded the Organization for the Promotion of Children and Adolescents in 1994 with the World Health Organization (WHO). The foundation operates worldwide and is based on the island of Mainau.
In the morning Queen Silvia visits a Konstanz school. There, the Mentor Foundation organizes a so-called Youth Summit, attended by about 100 teachers, parents and students. Lectures and workshops are planned among others with actor and native of Konstanz Oliver Wnuk.
In the afternoon, the queen travels to Mainau with countess Bettina Bernadotte, Chairman of the Mentor Foundation Germany. Around 15.30, visitors to the Flower Island will have the opportunity to see queen Silvia walking through the castle courtyard, as a spokeswoman for the island of Mainau announced.
The Baden-Württemberg Minister President Winfried Kretschmann and the Lord Mayor of Konstanz Uli Burchardt are expected to attend the evening jubilee celebration.
Leute - Königin Silvia von Schweden besucht die Mainau - Gesellschaft - Süddeutsche.de
 
Queen Silvia arrived to Geschwister-Scholl-Schule in Konstanz with countess Bettina Bernadotte, Chairman of the Mentor Foundation Germany.
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Queen Silvia warns in Konstanz against drug legalization
Queen Silvia of Sweden has warned against trivializing drugs. The occasion for her visit to Konstanz is the 25th anniversary of the Mentor International Foundation for Young People.
Queen Silvia gave a greeting today in the Konstanzer Geschwister-Scholl-Schule. She praised the 25-year work of the Mentor International Foundation in nine countries so far. It's about strengthening children and adolescents. A danger today is to downplay the problem of drugs. Some talk about "soft drugs". Some countries have already legalized drugs.
The festivities kicked off this morning with an event at the Geschwister-Scholl-Schule.
Invited were students, parents, teachers and social educators from local schools such as Singen or Stockach. There were lectures and workshops among others with Konstanz-born actor Oliver Wnuk.
Königin Silvia warnt in Konstanz vor Drogen-Legalisierung _ Friedrichshafen _ SWR Aktuell Baden-Württemberg _ SWR Aktuell _ SWR

Queen Silvia of Sweden has spoken out against the legalization of drugs.
"I would like to ask you to deliberately deal with the consequences of legalization for the youth of the world and their families", said the 75-year-old on Tuesday during a visit to a school in Konstanz. She warned against downplaying drug problems.
The occasion for their short speech was a so-called Youth Summit on the 25th anniversary of the Mentor Foundation, which the Queen had founded with the World Health Organization. The globally active organization promotes and supports young people, for example through anti-violence training.
Königin Silvia gegen Legalisierung von Drogen

After her visit to Konstanz queen Silvia and countess Bettina arrived to Mainau Island and met on the Mainau Castle courtyard count Björn Bernadotte, who welcomed the queen to Mainau. People had also gathered to get a glimpse of the queen or chat with her.
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Hoher Besuch in Konstanz und auf der Insel Mainau_ Königin Silvia von Schweden ist heute am Bodensee _ St.Galler Tagblatt

Königin Silvia in der Schulaula_ Wie sie Kindern helfen will

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Short video, a lot of people came to Mainau to see the Queen
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Queen Silvia of Sweden in Konstanz _ Rhein Sieg magazine
 
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Dinner at Mainau Castle in the evening

Countess Bettina Bernadotte, Countess Bettina's husband Philipp Haug, Queen Silvia, count Björn Bernadotte and countess Diana Bernadotte.
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Countess Diana Bernadotte, Philipp Haug, countess Bettina Bernadotte, count Björn Bernadotte, Queen Silvia, Winfried Kretschmann, Prime Minister of Baden-Württemberg, Gerlinde Kretschmann, Moritz Ritter, Managing Director of Ritter Energie, and Yvonne Thunell, Chairwoman of the Mentor Foundation.
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Insel Mainau at its website
25 years Mentor Foundation: Anniversary event Mentor Youth Summit at the Geschwister-Scholl-Schule in Konstanz in the presence of Her Majesty Queen Silvia
For around 100 guests of the Mentor Youth Summit 2019 at the Geschwister-Scholl-Schule in Konstanz, including young people and their parents, as well as teachers and principals from Konstanz and the Bodensee region, today was a very special day. As part of the 25th anniversary of the non-profit organization Mentor, its founder, HM Queen Silvia, came to Germany specifically to attend the festivities. On the occasion of the anniversary, the Mentor Foundation hosted a summit in the Geschwister-Scholl School (the largest school in Constance with around 1,500 pupils). After the welcoming words of Mayor Uli Burchardt and countess Bettina Bernadotte, lectures were also on the agenda that should be thought. Dr. Michael Klein from the Drogenhilfe Köln held a moving lecture about children from addicted families and their challenges in everyday life. These children could report anonymously to the kidkit consulting platform, which Dr. Ing. Klein co-founded.
Well-known actor Oliver Wnuk gave a lecture on the meaning of life and led a theater workshop on self-esteem in the second part of the Summit. The offer of workshops and lectures was numerous and interesting, from anti-violence training, to mindfulness training to cupcakes decorating. The desire for more attention and awareness in dealing with children and adolescents became loud in all lectures and workshops. At the same time, however, it was also made clear that people who have to deal well with young people need to be given more skills. One way to realize this is to establish mentor programs at as many schools as possible, strengthening and coaching children and adolescents as well as parents and teachers alike.
Queen Silvia, who co-founded Mentor International in 1994 with WHO, proudly looked back at the last 25 years in her speech. "Many of the goals and values ​​we defined for Mentor in 1994 are more relevant today than ever. We have achieved a lot in 25 years and can be very proud". So it is a great concern for Mentor to get children and young people - regardless of their origin - to meet with the greatest respect and the highest level of appreciation.
For dinner tonight at Schloss Mainau in the presence of HM Queen Silvia are invited around 70 guests. As guest of honor, in addition to the queen the Prime Minister of Baden-Württemberg, Winfried Kretschmann, has been invited. "The Bernadotte family lives the principle of sustainability - ecologically, as a convinced conservationists but also socially, as in the Mentor Foundation", said Minister Winfried Kretschmann. "Mentors who work there volunteer their time as a contact person for young people. In deciding and qualifying for their future work, young people want more support. That was one of the central findings of the last youth study Baden-Württemberg. The Mentor Foundation makes an important contribution to this ".
The goal of the Mentor Foundation is to find many more supporters and sponsors to implement their programs at many schools and in as many cities in Germany as possible. Countess Bettina Bernadotte and Sybille Perez - as heads of the foundation - summarize pragmatically what is planned for the future: "The funds determine the radius of the activities. We are growing out of the heart of Lake Constance into the Republic. The more sponsors and resources we have, the more young people we can reach. We are convinced and enthusiastic about our work. Investing in young people is the best investment for the future of all".
25 Jahre Mentor Stiftung_ Jubiläumsevent Mentor Youth Summit an der Geschwister-Scholl-Schule in Konstanz im Beisein Ihrer Majestät Königin Silvia von Schweden - Insel Mainau
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Photos from yesterday by SPA
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At Mainau
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In the evening
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Here we can see that countess Diana Bernadotte has short hair ... and tattoos.
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At this gallery there is a lot of photos from also of the evening
ROYAL: Silvia besucht Konstanz und die Insel Mainau anlässlich des 25. Jubiläums der Mentor Stiftung, Tag 1
 
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Today queen Silvia at a ship in Lindau with countess Bettina Bernadotte
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Queen Silvia of Sweden is traveling in Lindau. She visited the office of the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings and signed in the guestbook of the conferences. The visit takes place on the sidelines of the Mentor Foundation's 25th Anniversary celebrations, as the press office of the Nobel Laureate Meetings writes. The Foundation, which was founded by Queen Silvia, implements workshop and coaching projects for the promotion of young people and is supported by the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings through the donation campaign at the annual Grill & Chill in the Tuscan Park. This year's donations go to projects of the Mentor Foundation in Lindau.
Königin Silvia von Schweden besucht Lindau

Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings at its Twitter
Today, we were honoured to have HM Queen Silvia of Sweden visit our offices in #Lindau. Accompanied by our president Bettina Countess Bernadotte, she signed our guest book and showed great enthusiasm for the way the Lindau Meetings bring generations of scientists together.

Gallery, at the ship was also countess Bettina's husband Philipp Haug. The Mistress of the Robes, baroness Kirstine von Blixen-Finecke is with queen Silvia at this trip. She is a member of the Board of World Childhood Foundation Sweden, and the queen continues her trip in Germany the next two days at the events of WCF.
ROYAL: Silvia besucht Konstanz und die Insel Mainau anlässlich des 25. Jubiläums der Mentor Stiftung, Tag 2

Court website
The queen in activities with Mentor Germany
On September 3 and 4, the Queen visited Konstanz, Mainau and Lindau in southern Germany. During the trip, Mentor Deutschland's 25th anniversary was celebrated.
On Tuesday, the Queen began her visit by attending Mentor Germany's Youth Summit. The event was held at the Geschwister-Scholl School in Konstanz in the presence of young people, teachers, parents, social workers and non-profit organizations.
The Queen also participated in a number of workshops with participants during the visit.
To celebrate Mentor Germany's 25th dinner, the Bernadotte family of Wisborg gave dinner at Mainau in the evening.
On Wednesday, the celebration of Mentor's anniversary continued as the Queen, together with Mentor's partners, attended a lecture aboard the MS Hohentwil. Dr. Marc Calmbach from the SINUS Institute presented a new youth study entitled "World of 13-17 year olds".
Nobel visit to Lindau
When the ship arrived to Lindau, the Queen and Countess Bettina Bernadotte of Wisborg walked to the Lennart Bernadotte House. In the house is the organization Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings, which since 1951 annually organizes meetings between Nobel laureates and future researchers.
Drottningen i aktiviteter med Mentor Tyskland - Sveriges Kungahus

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Queen Silvia attends activities with Mentor Arabia in Beirut, Lebanon, on 15-17 October.
There will be Mentor Arabia Gala Dinner on 15th October at Beirut Seaside Arena.
Mentor Arabia Gala Dinner Facebook

Her Majesty Queen Silvia of Sweden is set to visit Lebanon for the very first time later on this month!
Ambassador Jörgen Lindström participated during the press conference on October 1st at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beirut, where Mentor Arabia announced Her Majesty’s visit, as President of Mentor International
Established in 2006 with its regional head office in Beirut, Mentor Arabia is a non-governmental organisation that is part of Mentor International, which was founded by Her Majesty in 1994. Mentor Arabia’s mission to empower vulnerable Arab children and youth, and protect them from irreversible harm through beneficial policies, capacity development, advocacy, awareness campaigns, knowledge and partnerships.
One event taking place during Her Majesty’s visit will be the official launch of the Youth Mentoring Platform, a special joint initiative by Mentor Arabia and the American University in Beirut. The platform aims to create a space for dialogue for youth to express their views around the challenges they face, as well as explore possible opportunities, solutions, and enabling factors to maximise their potential.
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Queen Silvia arrived to Beirut today to attend events with Mentor Arabia during the next three days.
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Queen Silvia arrived at the Rafic Hariri International Airport in Beirut, where she was received by the Director General of Protocol at Presidential Palace, Dr. Nabil Chedid.
Queen Silvia is in Lebanon for the first time in three days to support the activities of the Arab Mentor Foundation. The visit includes a number of events, including the "Youth Guidance Platform" conference, which will be held on Tuesday at the American University of Beirut, under the patronage of President Michel Aoun, in addition to activities with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education and the National Commission for Lebanese Women.
ملكة السويد في بيروت لدعم نشاطات مؤسسة مينتور

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Queen Silvia arriving to the American University of Beirut.
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Her Majesty Queen Silvia of Sweden, cutting the ribbon for the Mentor Arabia Exhibit @AUBLibraries during her visit to @AUB_Lebanon
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Her Majesty, Queen Silvia of Sweden, President of Mentor Foundation, visiting Jafet Library
Youth Mentoring Platform Exhibition at Jafet Library

Queen Silvia got a backgammon board game as a gift
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Launch of the "Youth Mentoring Platform" in the presence of Her Majesty Queen Silvia of Sweden

Queen of Sweden, founder snd President of Mentor International, giving her keynote speech. So calm, classy, and inspirational
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Youth Mentoring Platform kicks off: A new challenge for a better arab world.
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Youth Mentoring Platform group picture with panelists.
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Video from the launch of "Youth Mentoring Program", queen Silvia's speech starts at 1.38:15.
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Queen Silvia met President of the Republic, General Michel Aoun and the First Lady Nadia Aoun.
الرئيس عون واللبنانية الاولى استقبلا الملكة سيلفيا في قصر بعبدا - رئاسة الجمهورية اللبنانية
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Photos at the President's Facebook
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MTV Lebanon - News - Local - Aoun welcomes Queen of Sweden

The First Lady attended with the queen at the launch of Youth Mentoring Platform and the Dialogue Table.
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Queen Silvia met prime minister Saad Hariri.
To the right of the queen is Jörgen Lindström, swedish ambassador to Lebanon (former Marshal of the Court and Head of HRH The Crown Princess's Household), and beside him sits countess Anna Hamilton, the First Lady of the Royal Court.
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The Queen and the prime minister
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Mentor Arabia Gala Dinner in the evening
#SeeItFirstHere - With all the Obstacles we Face #Lebanon will always spread the Great #Cultural & #Heritage Image Her Majesty Queen Silvia of Sweden Arriving to @mentorarabia Gala Dinner Wearing the Legendary @eliesaabworld who always Spread the best Image of this Country without any Political With Former PM #TamamSalam Representing PM @saadhariri
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Photos from the first day by Swedish Press Agency SPA
"SPA is the only Swedish Agency traveling to Lebanon with Queen Silvia. Picture from the first day of her tree day visit to Beirut."
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From yesterday
In the presence of Her Majesty Queen Silvia of Sweden, founding president of Mentor International, AUB signed a memorandum of understanding with Mentor Arabia on working with youth for better youth health in the Arab world. After opening the Mentor Foundation Exhibition at Jafet Library and touring the AUB campus, the queen, accompanied by Lebanon's First Lady Nadia Aoun, attended the launch of the Youth Mentoring Platform at Assembly Hall.
Queen of Sweden visits AUB in partnership for Arab youth

5 magiska bilder på Silvia – drottningen stjäl showen på resan _ Svensk Dam

Today
From Twitter of the Ministry of Education and Higher Education in Lebanon
#MEHE was honored to welcome Her Majesty Queen Silvia of #Sweden at Renée Moawad Public High school during her first visit to Lebanon in support of @mentorarabia's work. The Queen was warmly welcomed by H.E. Minister @ChehayebAkram, #MEHE officials & the students
The students at Renée Moawad #Public #Highschool presented a traditional dance for Her Majesty #Queen Silvia of #Sweden. DG @fyarak invited Her Majesty for a tour of the school after which she observed one of @MentorArabia's activities on #bullyingprevention #powerofprevention.

My utmost gratitude to H.M. Queen Silvia of Sweden and H.R.H. Prince Turki Bin Talal Al Saud for providing us with the right platform and resources to empower youth and pay privilege forward.

Queen Silvia attended at “Prominent Lebanese Women Dialogue” hosted by the National Commission for Lebanese Women in collaboration with Mentor Arabia.
Prominent Lebanese Women Dialogue @Nclwgov with Her Majesty Queen Silvia of #Sweden in partnership with @MentorArabia success stories of women who turned pain &challenges into opportunities and hope

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Yesterday
#MEHE was honored to welcome Her Majesty Queen Silvia of #Sweden at Renée Moawad Public High school during her first visit to Lebanon in support of Mentor Arabia's work. The Queen was warmly welcomed by H.E. Minister Akram Chehayeb, #MEHE officials & the students.
The students presented a traditional dance for Her Majesty #Queen Silvia of #Sweden. Director General of Education Fadi Yarak invited Her Majesty for a tour of the school after which she observed one of Mentor Arabia's activities on #bullyingprevention #powerofprevention.
Visit of Queen Silvia of Sweden to Renée Moawad Public School _ Facebook

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Queen Silvia's interview
Her Majesty Queen Silvia of Sweden, Founder and President of "Mentor International", said in an exclusive interview with the National News Agency that the Lebanese people abroad have acheived great success. "Strength is embeded in the Lebanse people's genes; despite the political turmoil that these people endure, they remain strong enough to weather difficulties. The Lebanese are wonderful people," HM added.
National News Agency - Queen of Sweden to NNA_ Lebanese people strong enough to weather difficulties

Photos of the visit at court Facebook, by Mattias Hellström/SPA
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Yesterday evening Jörgen Lindström, the swedish ambassador to Lebanon, hosted an event at the residence. Queen Silvia met children from organization War Child.
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Ambassador Lindström hosted also a dinner yesterday evening in honor of the Queen.

 
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Queen Silvia today in Lebanon, photos by SPA
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Queen Silvia's work is celebrated during her trip in Lebanon.
At the same time, billionaire Bertil Hult, friend of the royal family, has traveled to Beirut to be on her side.
- Bertil Hult is on the board of Mentor, states Margareta Thorgren.
The schedule for the Beirut stay has been intense. During the trip, the Queen has also been able to launch and launch "The Youth Mentoring Platform initiative", a program aimed at creating empowering discussion forums for young people.
At the same time, Mentor Arabia's representatives emphasized the importance of working with young people, which made the Queen's foundation possible.
- It is imperative for our success to invest in young people's development and encourage them to live and act positively, Mentor Arabia's Vice President Bader Al-Kharafi said in a comment.
Kungavännen Bertil Hults stöd till Silvia – under resan

Bertil Hult is a member of the board of Mentor Sweden, and a trustee of Mentor International. He has been involved in Mentor's work since 1994.
 
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Court website about the queen's visit to Lebanon

The Queen visits Lebanon
On October 15-17, the Queen visited Lebanon to highlight Mentor Arabia. The Mentor Foundation was started by the Queen and WHO 25 years ago.
On Tuesday, October 15, the Queen was welcomed by Lebanese President and First Lady. During the meeting, the Queen informed the Presidential couple about Mentor's activities. The foundation's vision is a world where young people grow and develop healthy and drug-free. To achieve this, the foundation works with mentoring for young people.
In the afternoon, the Queen visited the American University of Beirut where the Queen was given a guided tour of the campus area.
At the American University of Beirut , the Queen made a speech:
“Today, we see a threatening decrease in physical and mental health. Mental and substance use disorders are among the top public health concerns in many countries. One of our own recent surveys found that 4 out of 10 suffer from anxiety about the future.
If we want youths all over the world to live healthy and meaningful lives, we need to take these issues seriously - and respond to them forcefully. ”
Launch of programs for young people
In connection with the university visit, the Youth Mentoring Platform, a joint initiative between Mentor Arabia and American universities in Beirut, was also launched. The program aims to create a strengthening discussion forum for young people. The Youth Mentoring Platform is based on young people's own issues for the future and its challenges, as well as various themes that strengthen self-esteem, create future faith and contribute to a positive development for the participants.
During the evening, the Queen met Lebanon's Prime Minister Saad Hariri. The Queen then attended a charity dinner in favor of Mentor Arabia.

Visit to school
In the morning, Wednesday, October 16, the Queen visited Renee Moawad School. On site, the Queen was given access to Mentor's 4Z program. The program has a strategy for reducing disruptive and aggressive behavior in classrooms. During the visit, the Queen also took the opportunity to walk around the classrooms and talk to the high school students and teachers.
Mentor Arabia's Annual General Meeting
At lunch, the Queen attended Mentor Arabia's Annual General Meeting. At the meeting, the Queen made a speech:
“Preventing harm to children and understanding the development needs of adolescence has been my life's work. Mentor Arabia was founded in 2006 in response to issues addressed at an Arab and International scientific forum in Dubai two years prior. And it makes me proud to stand here today with my fellow Mentor colleagues. In our mission to empower youth globally, we are all part of the Mentor family. ”
Lebanese women's organization
In the afternoon, the Queen visited the National Commission for Lebanese Women. The institution is headed by the president's daughter, Claudine Aoun. During the visit, the Queen attended a roundtable to share stories from Lebanese women who have faced challenges and problems with opportunities and hope.
The organization War Child
The Queen then went to Ambassador Jörgen Lindström's residence. There, the Queen was given the opportunity to meet children from the organization War Child . War Child's work is to give war-affected children a chance for a better future through psychosocial support, education and protection. The Queen's Foundation Care About the Children collaborates with War Child and has supported the organization financially.
To end the day, the Ambassador gave a dinner for the Queen and specially invited Lebanese guests.

Embassy of Sweden in Beirut
On Thursday, October 17, the Queen began her last day in Lebanon by visiting the Swedish Embassy in Beirut. On site, the Queen was given the opportunity to meet the approximately 25-person staff with Ambassador Jörgen Lindström at the head. At the mission work is sent from the Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Sida and the Swedish Migration Agency as well as local staff. From them, the Queen was given information about the various areas of responsibility in, among other things, political reporting, aid activities and migration issues. In addition to safeguarding Sweden's interests in Lebanon, the embassy is also responsible for issues related to Syria.
Meeting with Mentor Arabia
Later, the Queen went to Mentor Arabia's headquarters. There, Thuraya Ismail, Mentor Arabia's Managing Director, had invited a wide range of partners from ministries and civil society. During a meeting, the various Mentoring programs that were implemented in the country and the region were discussed to support young people.
Historic landmarks
The trip in Lebanon was the Queen's first in the country and during the Thursday afternoon, the Queen was also given the opportunity to see some of the country's major sights. Initially, the Queen visited the Jeita caves to see the spectacular limestone formations of the deep caves.
Then the Queen visited Byblos, one of the world's oldest, and since ancient times inhabited cities.
Closing Dinner
The program in Lebanon was then terminated on Thursday evening when the Takreem Foundation gave a dinner in Queen's honor. Takreem is an organization that, among other things, works to shed light on Arab organizations - such as Mentor Arabia - that make social achievements at the forefront.
Drottningen besöker Libanon - Sveriges Kungahus

Photos from the last day at court Facebook, by Mattias Hellström/SPA
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Queen Silvia's speeches at the visit (in english)
H.M. Drottningens tal vid evenemanget “Mentor Arabia Youth Dialogue Platform”, American University of Beirut, tisdagen den 15 oktober 2019 - Sveriges Kungahus
H.M. Drottningens tal vid Mentor Arabias galamiddag, Beirut, tisdagen den 15 oktober 2019 - Sveriges Kungahus
H.M. Drottningens tal vid Mentor Arabias årsstämma, Beirut, onsdagen den 16 oktober 2019 - Sveriges Kungahus

Galleries
ROYAL: Silvia beim Besuch im Libanon, Tag 1
ROYAL: Silvia beim Galadinner bei ihrem Besuch im Libanon, Tag 1
ROYAL: Silvia beim Besuch im Libanon, Tag 2
ROYAL: Silvia beim Treffen mit der Organisation war Child beim Besuch im Libanon, Tag 2
ROYAL: Silvia beim Besuch im Libanon, Tag 3
 
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Video of the Mentor Foundation's Youth Summit on queen Silvia's visit in Konstanz on 3rd September. Countess Bettina Bernadotte speaks at the video, and we can see also queen Silvia speaking.
 
Queen Silvia had today a video meeting with the Board of Mentor Sweden.
 
Queen Silvia had today a video meeting with the Board of Mentor International.
 
Queen Silvia had today a video meeting with representatives from Mentor.
 
Queen Silvia gave a speech at Mentor Foundation USA's digital "The In Light Of Youth" Virtual Summer Gala on 29th August.
The queen's speech starts at 15.23 at this video, she speaks from Solliden
 
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Queen Silvia attended today Digital Mentor International Executive Committee Meeting.
 
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