DOHA: Artworks by special needs children under the Al Koora Art Project will be displayed and auctioned at the upcoming fourth Reach Out to Asia (Rota) Gala Dinner.
This was revealed during yesterday’s announcement of the charity dinner’s Bronze Sponsor which is Qatar Vinyl Company (QVC), the leading provider of vinyl and caustic products.
Al Koora Art Project was developed by Rota’s Volunteer Program, an initiative focused on community service and fostering a spirit of volunteerism in Qatar.
The Al Koora Art Project engaged children with special needs from seven different institutions, namely the Dhreima Orphanage, Al Noor Institute for the Blind, Best Buddies Qatar, the Qatari Centre of Social Cultural for the Deaf, Hope Qatar, the Qatar Society for Rehabilitation of Special Needs, and the Qatar Paralympic Rehabilitation of Special Needs, to participate in a series of art workshops held at the Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar (VCU-Q).
QVC’s generous Rota Gala Dinner bronze sponsorship is proof the company takes its corporate social responsibilities very seriously.
“Qatar Vinyl Company is proud to contribute to Rota’s long term plans for a better future and education for all across Asia. In addition, the company’s sponsorship demonstrates our support for His Highness Heir Apparent’s vision to maintain a just and caring Qatari society,” said Hamad Rashed Al Nuami, CEO of QVC.
“Rota’s Gala Dinner is the highlight of Qatar’s social calendar and we are delighted to welcome Qatar Vinyl Company to participate in such an illustrious occasion,” Rota Board Member Sheikha Dr Aisha bint Faleh Al Thani told the press conference.
An elite group of 500 VIPs, celebrities, entertainers, business leaders and statesmen from Qatar and around are expected at the Katara 4-hour Rota Gala Dinner and Charity Auction to be held on December 12. Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, the Saudi business tycoon will be amongst the distinguished guests.
Funds raised during the Gala Dinner will enable Rota to continue educational and community projects in Cambodia, Indonesia, Nepal, Bangladesh, Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Palestine, Lebanon and Syria.
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