Qatar Charity (QC) launched ‘Soqya’, an annually implemented water project, to help outdoor workers stay well hydrated while performing their jobs in the heat of the sun during summer.

This project is being implemented by distributing water and dates to the workers at their workplaces, in addition to raising awareness on avoiding harmful effects of the sun and drinking enough water.

The project aims to distribute 52,000 bottles of water, in addition to dates and water containers. Some 5,000 municipality and construction workers across the country are expected to benefit from the project.

Qatar Charity, in cooperation with the Ministry of Municipality represented by the Department of Agricultural Affairs, NologyStore, and Al Kawther Water Treatment (Qatarat), has distributed nearly 10,000 bottles of water, 700 cartons of dates, and 200 water containers to the workers of the Umm Salal municipality and the industrial area.

Mr. Abdul Rahman Muhammad Al-Hajri, Director of the Programs and Community Development Department at Qatar Charity, thanked the Ministry of Municipality, NologyStore, and Qatarat for their contribution to this project in support of the workers.

“This annual project of Qatar Charity comes to keep the workers well hydrated and help them protect themselves from the negative effects of summer heat,” said Al-Hajri. “Qatar Charity, through this project, seeks to strengthen the values of solidarity, establish a connection between philanthropists and workers who have continuous efforts in the development of the country, and improve partnership with the government and private sectors.” He also indicated that the project aims to strengthen the social fabric in the community.

Mr. Zaid Al Qatami, CEO of NologyStore, expressed his delight in cooperating with Qatar Charity in distributing water containers to workers, to help them during the scorching summer. He noted the company's desire to cooperate with Qatar Charity in the future in implementing projects and campaigns, which would allow the company to benefit from the expertise of Qatar Charity in the field of humanitarian and charitable work.

“Our participation in the project is part of our solid partnership with Qatar Charity,” said Rawan Baasher, marketing manager at Al Kawther Water Treatment (Qatarat) and Alfahad Food Product Factory (Q-Bisc). She added, “this is to support the outdoor workers during summer.” She underlined the factories’ keenness to deepen and expand cooperation with Qatar Charity in the future.