According to the agreement, educational programs will be implemented under the title “Makarim – Kada – Al Murabi – Rihal” (Generous – Leaders – Teachers – Men) for a generation towards a better future. 

Educational programs

Mr. Youssef bin Ahmed Al Kwairi, QC’s CEO, and Mr. Ghanim bin Sa’d Al Sa’d, Chief of the Board of Directors at Tarbeya Center, signed a cooperation agreement which states that both parties will work together to implement educational programs for the benefit of the school students.

These programs aim at preparing and educating a generation that will grow to build the future and take responsibility of education and the society.

Joint Efforts

Mr. Al Kuwairi said that this agreement reflects QC’s prioritization of the Qatari youth and its interest in bringing up a generation that can build a better future.

He also added that through this agreement, QC seeks to join its efforts with other parties in order to achieve the expected goals. QC and Al Tarbeya Center agreed to encourage the students and educate them on how to be responsible for the educational, social and cultural aspects of life.

He finally thanked all the workers at the center who never spare any effort to support humanitarian work and skill improvement. He also welcomed any cooperation with interested partners in serving the Qatari society.

Convenient Circumstances

For his part, Mr. bin Sa'd, commended QC's humanitarian and social role in a time when such work needs a lot of hard work and sacrifices for this field has grown to face several challenges and difficulties that increase every day.

He also highlighted the fact that this agreement is for the benefit of the most important category: the youth. They are the leaders of the future.

“This agreement essentially supports training, which is the most important part about the field of development. We aspire to achieve so many great things which represent the start of a series of accomplishments and agreements in different fields. The circumstances are currently very convenient. Everyone is helping! The country, the society, the youth; we are all in this together. All we have to do is to identify our goals and work together to achieve them,” said he.

Fruitful Agreements

QC has recently signed a number of cooperation and partnership agreements with Tomooh for Voluntary Work Management in order to offer a distinguished community work.

Furthermore, it has signed an agreement with Ajyal Training Center so as to organize different activities, events and programs to offer developmental and social services for the society. Together, they will hold training and educational courses. QC has also signed an agreement with Mental Health Friends Association through which the two parties can benefit from each other’s experiences and potentials in the field of serving people with special needs.

Finally, QC has signed cooperation and sponsorship agreements to implement educational programs and voluntary work initiatives with educational centers and some youth. These initiatives included ‘Salati’ (my prayer), ‘Al Majalis Madaris’ (sessions are like schools), and ‘Sohba’ (companionship) initiatives. QC has signed agreements with ‘Layan’ for the relief of Syrian refugees in Lebanon, E’dad Tarbawi Center (Educational Preparation) and Rowad center. These agreements include the implementation of developmental and cultural projects and programs in Qatar, relief and voluntary work campaigns outside Qatar. 

A delegation from QC visited the headquarter of ExxonMobil-Qatar’s to thank the latter for cooperating in developing the local community and  for fostering an appealing environment that encouraged the participants of the Spring Activities to learn and innovate.

The delegation included: Mr. Ali Al Gharib, Centers Director in QC’s Local Development; Mr. Nayef Al-Rumaihi,Manager of Public Relations; Mr. Ahmed Saleh Al-Ali, Communications Manager; and Mr. HamedShehada, Head of the Community Responsibility Management at QC. The delegation was received by Mr. Saleh bin Saad Al-Mane’, Vice President and Director of Government and Public Relations; and Mr. Mohammed Hashem Al-Hashemi, Consultant of Government and Public Affairs in ExxonMobil-Qatar.

Spring Events

The visit is to conclude the events of the rich Spring Program for future leaders, which was held by QC and funded by ExxonMobil. The program included several scientific activities carried out in an innovative environment of learning, creativity, and fun. It targeted children aged 10-17 years. The events were held in the time period 24 January – 4 February.

At the beginning of the gathering, Mr. Ahmed Saleh Al-Aly said, “QC is proud to enter in a partnership with ExxonMobil that aims at serving the local community. QC, thus, thanks ExxonMobil for their efforts.” He stressed that many of the students who had participated in the activities, funded by ExxonMobil-Qatar, were very happy to obtain such a useful and informative opportunity.

"We’re delighted to have supported Qatar Charity in 2015 to realize the Education For Orphans program, held in collaboration with Qatar Scientific Club," said Saleh Al-Mana, Vice President and Director of Government and Public Affairs for ExxonMobil Qatar. “As a committed partner in Qatar, we’re proud to put our energy behind an organization that works diligently to meet the needs of the Qatari society. We place great emphasis on finding meaningful ways to contribute to Qatar’s thriving society, and our work with Qatar Charity is an example of how local establishments help us achieve this."

Mr. Ali Al Gharib said, “QC focuses in its local development programs on the 4 pillars mentioned in Qatar’s Vision-2030; economic, social, human, and environmental.” He also pointed that the summer activities planned by the centers' development Management for the future male and female leaders included education, entertainment, and sports. The activities were designed in such a way that would develop their skills and capabilities to shoulder the burdens of life in a religious frame.

Mr. Hamed Shehada thanked ExxonMobil for generously sponsoring QC’s programs, and for their full awareness of their social role and responsibility. He also commended their interest in programs with sustainable effects that would help the beneficiaries on the long term. These programs naturally inform the future leaders, and improve their skills and capacities. They also change their lives through offering workshops that teach them how to program games and fun applications in order to fast-track the talented participants and help them develop their skills.

At the end, Mr. Nayef Al Rumaihi granted Mr. Saleh Al Mane’ a Certificate of Appreciation as well as QC’s Memorial Shield.

Previous Cooperation

ExxonMobil previously sponsored QC’s program “Ramadan Village”, which was held at the Exhibition Center and included a heritage exhibition suitable for all family members. The program was very popular and was extensively visited by the Diplomatic Corps in addition to families and kids.

Qatar Charity has signed a cooperation agreement with Safari Group. The agreement will involve the marketing of QC’s ‘Elkher Cards’ project within the group's outlets, allowing shoppers to donate to QC projects.

 A leading organization

Ali Atiq Al-Abdullah, QC’s Executive Director of Local Development, said: “Qatar Charity is seeking to open up prospects for cooperation with various public and private institutions, helping us to achieve our mission and serve larger numbers of beneficiaries around the world.”

“The retail sector is particularly important, especially commercial complexes, which can ensure the largest number of donors; something which we have witnessed tangible success with during previous collaborations,” he added, thanking all those who had contributed to the signing of the agreement.

“Qatar Charity is a leading organization within the state and has a strong reputation within the community, with activities stretching across the world, and Safari always strives to provide a helping hand to the needy,” said Hamad Zafer Abdel-Hadi al-Sofan Al-ahbabi, Chairman of Safari Group.

“Thanks to God, many have benefited from our partnerships, and we look forward to offering more such help, which allows us to perform our religious and social duty”, he added.

 Darahim project

Speaking of the ‘Darahim project’, Al-ahbabi said: “Donations to the ‘Darahim project’ was very simple and involved very small amounts of money, but when combined, these donations can have a dramatic effect on the lives of those in need.  “We strive for closer cooperation with Qatar Charity for the benefit of needy groups,” he concluded.

Hamid Said Aladdin, QC Community Partnership Director, explained that the project allows shoppers carrying out their weekly shop to donate funds directly to QC, who will spend it on projects for the benefit of the needy.

Elkher shop application

He added: “The Qatar Charity ‘Elkher shop’ application allows you to choose the exact area to which you wish to donate, with participating malls allowing you to present a barcode on your mobile phone to the cashier and add your donation amount to your shopping.”

Hamid Aladdin Community cooperation manager at QC pointed out that the ‘Darahim project’, a previous cooperation with QC, had witnessed considerable success, raising around QAR 2000 in less than two years and contributing to changing the lives of hundreds of people.