A Syrian child receiving gifts from RAF officials.
DOHA: Sheikh Thani bin Abdullah Foundation for Humanitarian Services (RAF) has come to the rescue of 150 Syrian orphan children and their families sheltering in Turkey.
The Foundation is creating opportunities for them to reduce their suffering and make them happy. They were given gifts and cash in a programme organised by RAF in Al Rayhania city of Turkey to bring smiles on their faces.
The event was attended by Dr Mohamad Salah Ibrahim, Deputy General Manager of RAF, Ahmad Yousuf Al Fakhro, Head of Financial Resources and Media Department at RAF, among other officials.
Representatives from a Turkish humanitarian organisation IHH, the local partner of RAF, also participated in the programme.
“RAF is holding such programmes every now and then, especially when a delegation visits Turkey to honour some orphans and their families to bring smiles on their faces”, said Ahmad Yousuf Al Fakhro.
The programmes include cultural activities like reciting poetry and quiz competition.
“We came from Qatar, a country supporting you and your issues at every international forum”, said Ahmad Al Fakhro in a speech addressing the orphans in the programme.
“They are ambassadors of mercy from RAF. They are visiting you to know your situation and the needs. We love and care you like our children anbd we are happy to see you happy,” said Fakhro.
At the end of the programmes, the orphans were given gifts and cash for their families and those caring them.
The participants appreciated the role of Qatar and philanthropists in the country- citizens and expatriates -- for supporting Syrian refugees in Turkey and other neighbouring countries.
