ROTA Organized Iftar with Dhreima Children
20 volunteers from ROTA and Jaidah Group took part in Iftar
Anonymous donor sponsors the Iftar and spreads smiles
Qatar-based NGO Reach Out To Asia (ROTA) called its volunteers back last week into a real moment of giving and sharing with Dhreima Qatar Orphan Foundation children a special Iftar event.
The Iftar, which was held at Qatar Foundation sponsored by an anonymous donor, and was attended by ROTA officials and volunteers from Jaidah Group, ROTA's Associate Partner. H.E. Sheikha Aisha bint Faleh Al Thani, ROTA Board Member, Omnia Nour-ROTA ROTA Director, Mohamed Al Jaidah, , Al Jaidah group, Dana Al Ferdan and Dhreima officials, graced the event with their presence and along with the volunteers conducted creative workshops with the kids after the Iftar.
ROTA also invited local community children, and individual volunteers to share this special occasions with Dhreima children.
In her comments, Sheikha Aisha bint Faleh Al Thani, said: "At ROTA we are focusing our efforts on the children and youth across Asia, including the Middle East of course. Funds are allocated to educational projects in crisis-affected areas in Asia, but we always have Qatar in our minds and hearts, involving the community and giving back to our society through various local projects. Today's Iftar is only one example of the exciting and good work that ROTA is doing in Qatar.".
Omnia Nour added "Through our volunteers' commitment and passion we have really made a difference to the kids today. It was a memorable experience for them but also for us! I would like to thank all our donors and sponsors that help us fulfill our mission in and outside Qatar".
At the iftar ROTA organized many activities to engage the volunteers with Drheima kids including henna, face painting, and balloon making. At the same time, volunteers organized the setting for the Iftar, reflecting the spirit of giving during the Holy Month of Ramadan.
Operating under the auspices of the Qatar Foundation, ROTA has established itself as a significant player in the realm of international humanitarian relief and development, and particularly in the field of education in crisis. ROTA is committed to engaging youth; providing equal access to safe, quality primary and secondary education; connecting communities and educators; increasing social and economic opportunities; advocating for the universal right to education; and reaching out to assist in rebuilding communities after human-made and natural disasters. In Qatar, ROTA works to engage young people and other community members in addressing educational and development challenges both at home and abroad.
