Doha: The Youth Company (TYC), Qatar’s social youth enterprise, together with Jaidah Automotive, the exclusive dealer of Chevrolet in Qatar has launched its annual Ramadan volunteer programme “7asanat Olympics” now in its 3rd year. The 7asanat Olympics serve as a platform for volunteering and engaging with the community during the Holy Month of Ramadan.
Over 250 volunteers have taken part in a number of initiatives including distribution of 3000 Iftar box sets at traffic signals before and after Iftar, teaming up with Qatar Charity for the “Yestahloon” initiative to provide clothes to low income workers and collecting clothing and household good donations from many residential compounds in Qatar.
Jaidah Automotive, the title sponsors of this year’s 7asanat Olympics, have provided their Jaidah Square showroom for the programme, allowing volunteers to prepare and launch all the activities from the showroom.
Jaidah Automotive also provided several vehicles being used by the 7asanat team to transport and deliver charitable iftar meals and donations
As part of the programme, volunteers visited children at numerous Hamad Medical Corporation facilities and elderly citizens in their homes to entertain them and join them for iftar meals courtesy of the initiative sponsors.
Mr.Khalid Samir, Director of Operations,Jaidah Automotive commented on the sponsorship:
“We are delighted to be the title sponsor of the Youth Company’s 7asanat Olympics this year, a fantastic initiative led by the youth in Qatar with the aim of giving back to our communities. As a leading organization in Qatar, CSR is at the forefront of our goals, encouraging a giving back culture to our community is core and reflects our company’s values. The various efforts being exercised this Ramadan will go to highlight the spirit of the holy month, providing support to those in need.
As we continue to grow our business locally, it’s a pleasure for us at Jaidah Automotive to invest our time and resources to positively impact our society.” With more than 250 youth volunteers dedicating their time to collecting and distributing essential items in the holy month, TYC will provide up to 500 volunteering hours to youth.
“We are committed to supporting the community and we wouldn’t be able to deliver this without our sponsors and volunteers to whom we are very grateful,” commentedAya Abu Issa, CEO, TYC International
The program in its 3rd year enjoys the support of a number of sponsors including Title Sponsor – Jaidah Automotive, Platinum Sponsor – Vodafone Falla Club, Logistics Partner – GWC Logistics, Food Partner – Hilton Doha, Water Partner - Coca Cola Qatar, Charity Partner - Qatar Charity, Marketing Partner – Commverse and Event Partner - 9Series Events.
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