Doha: Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) and the International Centre for Sport Security’s (ICSS) “Save the Dream”, have joined forces to strengthen the role of sport in promoting health and access to aid at a global level, as part of a cooperation agreement.
The agreement was signed by Mohammed bin Hamad Hanzab, Chairman of the ICSS, Founder of “Save the Dream”, and Ali bin Hassan Al Hammadi, Secretary-General of QRCS.
Siham Alawami, Director of Special Projects at the ICSS’s “Save the Dream” said, “This partnership will see both parties exploring cooperation opportunities across a number of projects that aim to maximize the sport’s vital contribution to enhancing health programmes and facilitating access to aid within most underserved communities”.
The agreement will enhance joint ICSS-QRCS cooperation in various fields, whilst protecting public health and safety within local communities.
Launched in 2012 by the ICSS, with support from the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) and involvement of international sports figures like Alessandro Del Piero, “Save the Dream” is as a global movement designed to promote and protect the core values of sports for youth at a global level.
Al Hammadi, Secretary-General of QRCS, said, “The purpose of this MoU is to work together to utilize sport in the best interest of humanity. Sport is a major aspect of modern life and a pillar of sustainable peace around the world. Sports is a universal language that goes beyond geographic, political, and cultural boundaries. It bridges gaps between nations and enhances health, dedication, fair competition, and sportsmanship”.
