Doha, Qatar: Held in celebration of the International Volunteer Day, the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) honoured the winning schools in the best volunteer work competition, as part of the volunteering week programme organised in collaboration with Qatar Charity.
Undersecretary of MoEHE Dr. Ibrahim bin Saleh Al Nuaimi, Assistant Undersecretary for Educational Affairs at MoEHE Maha Al Ruwaili, and head of volunteering department at Qatar Charity Jassim Muhammad Al Emadi attended the ceremony, along with school representatives, students, and experts in the field of volunteer work.
In the boys’ school category, Hetteen Model School for Boys won first place, while Omar bin Al Khattab Model School for Boys came second. As for the girls’ school category, Nusaybah bint Kaab Primary School for Girls won first place, followed by Maymouna Primary School for Girls in second, and AlBayan Preparatory School for Girls in third.
As for the most active boy schools during the volunteering week, these were Abdullah bin Zaid Al Mahmoud Model School for Boys in first place, followed by Al Imam Al Shafei Preparatory School for Boys in second, and Khalifa Secondary School for Boys in third place.
In the girls’ school category, Al Markhiyah Primary School for Girls won first place, followed by Sawda bint Zama Preparatory School for Girls in second place, and Ramlah bint Abi Sufyan Secondary School for Girls in third place.
During a press statement on the sidelines of the volunteering week, Dr. Ibrahim Al Nuaimi emphasised the importance of instilling a culture of volunteering in younger generations and underscored MoEHE’s pivotal role in establishing a conscious and responsible society in line with the Qatar National Vision 2030.
He expressed pride in participating students for their outstanding efforts in this international celebration of altruism and community service, adding that these young individuals embody the humane values for which this society aspires.
Dr. Al Nuaimi also praised Qatar Charity for its ‘Ezdehar’ initiative, which brought about a great leap forward in the schooling environment and promoted volunteer work among students. Moreover, His Excellency expressed admiration for the exhibition accompanying the event, which showcased remarkable images of volunteer activities carried out throughout the week.
He said that the activities’ wonderful organisation speaks volumes for the coordinated efforts made by Qatar Charity and the programmes and activities section of the Ministry’s School and Student Affairs Department. Al Nuaimi said human element is an integral part of the Qatar National Vision 2030, with volunteering solidifying this element in various fields.
