By Raynald C Rivera
DOHA: Reach Out To Asia (ROTA) will mark a decade of its Ramadan Project with activities to give back to the community and promote volunteerism.
Ramadan 2016 Project, ‘10 Years of Service’, will include activities for construction workers, the elderly and other local groups.
“This year we look forward to giving back to the community in Qatar. ROTA volunteers will again reach out to groups to make a positive and tangible impact in their lives,” Mohammed Al Naama, Acting Executive Director, ROTA, told a press conference yesterday.
“Through their service, they will continue to demonstrate the value of volunteerism, which is a great source of pride for us.”
The project will feature volunteer-led activities to contribute to community development. ROTA is collaborating with local partners, including Social Development Center, Hamad Medical Corporation, Qatar Autism Center & Special Needs and Bangladesh MHM School & College.
Over 200 people have signed up to volunteer and the number is expected to increase with more than 10 days before Ramadan starts, Al Naama said, adding last year saw the participation of about 350 volunteers.
Volunteers will share Iftar with residents of Qatar Foundation for Elderly People Care; and Rumailah Hospital Residential Care Community. ROTA will coordinate similar events for construction workers of Al Shamal and Al Khor municipalities.
“Oxy Qatar is honoured to support the project, as it is an important part of our corporate social responsibility programme. Oxy Qatar has been working with ROTA for five years and we have seen the project grow and achieve impressive results.
“Our employees have been part of the volunteer programme, with new participants signing up every year,” said Stephen Kelly, President and General Manager, Occidental Petroleum of Qatar (Oxy Qatar), which is exclusive sponsor of the project.
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