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Qatar University to host charity festival to support students in need

<p>Doha, Qatar: Qatar University (QU) will host the Joud Charity Festival from September 6 to 10 on campus, coinciding with the International Day of Charity, to promote a culture of giving and raise financial support for the Joud Student Support Fund.</p> <p>In a statement yesterday, the University said the fund receives donations and grants from institutions and individuals to assist eligible…

Qatar University to host charity festival to support students in need

Qatar University (QU) is set to host the Joud Charity Festival, a charity event aimed at supporting students in need, from September 6 to 10 on its campus. The festival coincides with the International Day of Charity and aims to promote a culture of giving while raising financial support for the Joud Student Support Fund. This fund receives donations and grants from various institutions and individuals to assist eligible students with tuition, housing fees, and laptop loans for those facing financial difficulties.

QU's Director of the Student Services Department, Khulood Al Otaibi, emphasized that the Joud Festival embodies the university's mission to provide inclusive education and sustainable support for its students, ensuring that financial circumstances should not hinder students' academic aspirations and excellence.

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