Doha: Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has concluded a 30-day women’s empowerment programme, organised in partnership with Qatar Development Bank and Al Fursan Centre for Training and Consultations.
The closing ceremony was attended by Saleh Al Mohannadi, Secretary-General, QRCS; Hamad Khamis Al Kubaisi, Executive Director of Advisory, QDB; and Dr Haya Al Madhadi, Director, Al Fursan Center.
Al Mohannadi said, “The programme is part of QRCS’s services for the Qatari society, especially in the field of women’s empowerment. We also have Springboard training programme and lectures and courses to develop social skills, family and education, entrepreneurship, project management, problem-solving techniques, and how to make personal and professional success. We also sponsor charitable initiatives by Qatari young women to promote volunteerism and humanitarianism for the benefit of the vulnerable communities around the world.”
He thanked QDB and the centre for supporting the programme, which reflects their belief in QRCS’s humanitarian mission and the value of partnership in improving the standard of living for nationals and residents in Qatar.
Al Kubaisi said, “The sponsorship of the programme by QDB is part of our responsibilities in society. Since its inception, the bank’s vision has been to support society and its institutions. We were right to sponsor this women’s empowerment programme, as we believe that nations are built by their basic unit: The family, which is centred around the woman. We look forward to continuing our partnership with QRCS, working together towards the higher and higher humanitarian accomplishments.” Dr Al Madhadi said, “The programme aims to reach out to women in the underserved areas outside Doha, in the northern, southern and western parts of the country.
“We offer customised lectures and workshops to empower women, build their capacity and develop their personalities, ensuring decent lives for them and promoting investment in human capital as a fundamental basis for human development pursued by Qatar National Vision 2030.”
Attended by 66 women, the programme covered several age groups, educational backgrounds, social status, geographical areas and nationalities. Some 44 percent of participants were Qatari, 24 percent in the 30-35 age group, 56 percent housewives, 47 percent held secondary school certificates and 44 percent were university graduates.The Peninsula
