Within the framework of its commitment to applying the principles of social responsibility in the medical, educational and humanitarian fields in the State of Qatar, The Jassim and Hamad bin Jassim Charitable Foundation provided financial support to the Qatar Diabetes Association amounting to 180 thousand Qatari riyals. Contribution to the implementation of its programs and plans to support those in need who suffer from diabetes and are unable to purchase testing devices and supplies that enable them to maintain the average blood sugar level so that they can live a normal, productive life for the sake of a healthy and healthy society.
Mr. Saeed Mudakar Al-Hajri, Member of the Board of Directors and CEO of the Foundation, said: “We are pleased to support the distinguished work carried out by the Qatar Diabetes Association in caring for patients and their families. Providing support, material, moral and awareness care, Al-Hajri pointed out the importance of participating in these noble humanitarian activities because they contribute to the Foundation’s efforts to implement the principles of social responsibility and promote the values of social solidarity.”
Al-Hajri noted the keenness of those in charge of the Foundation to support the efforts of the Qatar Diabetes Association and its visions in the process of community development in general and health care in particular. He said that the Jassim and Hamad bin Jassim Charitable Foundation believes that achieving its goals towards sustainable development is at the core of its social and national responsibility, In accordance with this concept, the Foundation’s management, led by His Excellency Sheikh Nawaf bin Jassim bin Jabr Al Thani (Chairman of the Board of Directors), sponsors and adopts all projects that will achieve social and human development, whether through joint cooperation with civil society institutions or through its own activities and programs.
He explained that the Foundation pays special attention to health projects. It works to build and construct health facilities and focuses on human development in particular because of its conviction that investing in people and their rehabilitation is one of the basic components of development.
For his part, Dr. Abdullah Al-Hamq expressed: Executive Director of Qatar Diabetes Association, Qatar foundation, Expressing his thanks and appreciation to those in charge of the Jassim and Hamad bin Jassim Charitable Foundation and to all the philanthropists whose generous hands have done good for their support of the association’s diabetic patients who are unable to purchase testing devices and supplies that enable them to maintain their average blood sugar level for the sake of a normal, productive life. This indicates their continuous approach to community service and development and charitable work.
Al Hamaq added, “The status of the Jassim and Hamad bin Jassim Charitable Foundation has proven that, in addition to being one of the pillars of charitable work in the country, It has also helped us reach more patients and their families to provide the necessary support and care. So far, no less than 700 people with diabetes have benefited from their generous support. Such support is considered a unique opportunity to build close relationships based on humanitarian service and build a compassionate society. We expect more success and progress for him in the future.”
It is noteworthy that the Jassim and Hamad Bin Jassim Foundation is a private charitable institution that was established with self-financing in 2001 with the aim of implementing human development programs in the fields of health and education, with a focus on sustainability, achieving social solidarity, and meeting the necessary needs of communities suffering from poverty, disease and disasters. The Foundation is also keen to ensure the quality of its assistance by studying and fully understanding the problems facing society, especially those suffering from marginalization and poverty, and then devising appropriate treatments and solutions to create change.
