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Lulu donates QR250,000 to QC via ‘Shop & Donate’ campaign

Published: 23 May 2023 - 10:48 am | Last Updated: 23 May 2023 - 10:51 am
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Qatar Charity (QC) was presented with a generous QR 250,000 donation from Lulu Hypermarket Group Qatar, demonstrating their support for Qatar Charity's esteemed 'Charity Partner' (CP) program. This considerable contribution was made possible through Lulu Group's annual 'Shop & Donate' initiative, specially launched during the holy month of Ramadan.

The cheque was handed over to Abdulaziz Jassim Hejji, QC Director of Programs and International Development, by Shaijan M O, the regional director of LuLu Hypermarket. The ceremony took place at LuLu Regional Office on D-Ring Road in the presence of Shanavas P M, regional manager of LuLu, and other officials from both sides

Abdulaziz Jassim Hejji, Director of the International Programs and Development Department at Qatar Charity, CP is the largest program of Qatar Charity in the field of social responsibility. As part of this program, the CP trademark is awarded to private companies and various bodies and institutions under strategic partnerships, according to different conditions, to support the projects implemented by Qatar Charity globally. CP shows the commitment of these bodies to their responsibilities towards the community.

He expressed gratitude to Lulu Group in Qatar for their generous donation. He commended their consistent support for Qatar Charity's projects and campaigns, as well as their commitment to community service and humanitarian causes through various agreements with Qatar Charity.

Abdulaziz Jassim Hejji, called upon all companies and institutions, public and private alike, to fulfill their societal responsibilities, actively engage in community service, and support humanitarian projects.

Dr. Mohamad Althaf, Director of Lulu Group International, expressed his joy at partnering with Qatar Charity, enabling Lulu customers to actively contribute to noble humanitarian causes. He expressed profound gratitude for the unwavering support of Lulu customers towards Qatar Charity's local and international humanitarian and charitable initiatives. During his travels, Dr. Althaf witnessed firsthand how Qatar Charity effectively channels donors' funds to reach those who are truly in need and vulnerable communities worldwide. He commended Qatar Charity's steadfast dedication to humanitarian and charitable endeavors, establishing them as one of Lulu's foremost partners in this noble work. Moreover, he pledged Lulu's future support to Qatar Charity's various programs.

Over the past five years, Qatar Charity signed several co-operation agreements with LuLu Hypermarket Qatar. The first agreement allows customers to donate when paying bills at various LuLu Hypermarkets to support charitable projects within and outside Qatar.

The second agreement promotes Qatar Charity’s Khair Cards to promote charity among shoppers, while the third agreement involves a co-operation under Lulu’s ‘Shop & Donate’ drive, in addition to Qatar Charity’s ‘CP’ agreement.