Doha: As part of its annual ‘Do Good Deeds’ campaign during Ramadan, International Bank of Qatar (ibq) hosted an Iftar banquet for the elderly affiliated with Qatar Foundation for Elderly People Care (Ihsan).
The bank’s team visited Ihsan and shared Iftar with them.
“Our social responsibility strategy supports events in different fields, particularly in the holy month.
“Today we share our Iftar with Ihsan’s community in an effort by ibq to highlight the important role of the elderly in our society, underline our support of their rights and encourage them to interact with their surroundings regardless of changes that may take place as people get older,” said Muhannad Kamal, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, ibq.
“Ihsan spares no efforts to develop its policy of integrating the elderly into society in such a manner that promotes cooperation among social institutions.
“We gather today to show our support for Ihsan as an institution, its programmes and activities to help it achieve its goals,” added Kamal.
Khalid Abdulla Hussein, Director, Public Relations & Media, Ihsan, praised ibq’s visit and Iftar with the elderly and said the gesture brought joy and happiness to Ihsan’s mothers and fathers.
“By hosting a special Iftar for the residents, ibq has helped the elderly better integrate with other members in society, which serves Ihsan’s goals of providing a safe, decent life for the elderly in the country.
“The visit was part of strong and successful relationship between ibq and Ihsan, and we hope that cooperation between both continues towards achieving public good and providing better services for the elderly,” Hussein added.
Seeking to provide a safe, stable life for elderly citizens by offering them healthcare, social and psychological services, Ihsan provides home-based care and raises awareness, especially of families, about embracing the elderly, offering them guidance to adopt the best methods.
Ihsan also strives to develop an integrated care system that includes home, hospital and nursing home and to establish facilities and legislations.
The campaign was launched in 2009 with events in which staff members volunteer for charitable purposes. More initiatives are planned to reach out to people from all walks. The Peninsula
