Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has concluded a 30-day empowerment programme for women. It was organised in partnership with Qatar Development Bank (QDB) and Al-Fursan Centre for Training and Consultations.
The closing ceremony was attended by QRCS secretary general Saleh al-Mohannadi, QDB executive director Hamad Khamis al-Kubaisi, and Al-Fursan Centre director Dr Haya al-Madhadi.
“This programme is part of QRCS’s services for the Qatari society, especially in the field of women’s empowerment,” al-Mohannadi said.
“We also have a springboard training programme, as well as lectures and courses to develop social skills, family and education, entrepreneurship, project management, problem-solving techniques, and how to make personal and  professional success,” he noted.
QRCS had also sponsored charitable initiatives led by Qatari young women to promote volunteerism and humanitarianism for vulnerable communities around the world.
Al-Kubaisi echoed the statement of al-Mohannadi saying the sponsorship is part of their responsibilities to support all institutions in the society.
“We were right to sponsor this women’s empowerment programme as we believe that nations are built by their basic unit: the family, which is centered around the woman,” he said, adding: “We look forward to continuing our partnership with QRCS, working together towards higher humanitarian accomplishments.”
About the nature and goals of the programme, Dr al-Madhadi said they want to reach out to women in the underserved areas outside Doha.
“We offer customised lectures and workshops to empower women, build their capacity, and develop their personalities,” he said. “These will ensure decent life for them and promoting investment in human capital.”
The programme, which benefitted 66 women, covered a wide range of age groups, educational backgrounds, social status, geographical areas, and nationalities. Some 44% of participants were Qataris, 24% were in the 30-35 age group, 56% were housewives, 47% held secondary school certificates, and 44% were university graduates.