The Tlemcen Youth and Sports Directorate held a seminar titled "Youth, the Shield of the Future" at the Regional Museum of the Mujahid to encourage civic responsibility and volunteerism. Under the slogan "Hand in Hand, We Protect the Homeland," the event gathered representatives from security forces, forestry services, religious affairs, and civil society. The discussion addressed youth involvement in combating social issues like drug abuse, neighborhood gangs, and forest fires. Police officials highlighted reporting mechanisms such as the 15-48 hotline, while the forestry department detailed 16 new partnerships with hunting associations aimed at reforestation and wildfire prevention. Djamel-Eddine Afir, the local youth director, announced plans to establish a provincial network within youth centers to coordinate volunteer activities and bolster public awareness efforts.