87 centres honoured for supporting 2,900 students

Doha, Qatar - The Ministry of Education and Higher Education has commended 87 private educational service centres for their support of the "Ataa Yasna Atharan" initiative, which provided free and discounted educational and rehabilitation services to approximately 2,900 students. This move aimed to alleviate financial burdens on families and foster community responsibility.

The recognition, organized by the Educational Services Centres Department under the Private Education Affairs Sector, honored 55 centres that offered supplementary lessons and 32 centres specializing in education and training for individuals with disabilities. The ceremony took place at the ministry's headquarters, attended by Omar Abdulaziz Al Namaa, Assistant Undersecretary for Private Education Affairs at MoEHE, Eman Ali Al Nuaimi, Director of the Educational Services Centres Department, and officials, owners, and managers of participating centres.

The centres were presented with certificates of appreciation by Minister of Education and Higher Education H.E. Lolwa bint Rashid Al Khater, acknowledging their contributions to supporting students and promoting values of giving and social solidarity. The initiative seeks to offer educational and rehabilitation opportunities to students whose families struggle to afford such services, promote equal educational opportunities, assist students with disabilities, and establish community partnerships between the ministry and private educational service centres.

Omar Abdulaziz Al Namaa emphasized that the initiative exemplifies solidarity and social responsibility by converting generosity into tangible actions that positively impact students and their families. The ministry's role is to highlight and recognize these efforts, encouraging their continuation and expansion while strengthening the private sector's role in supporting the education system and serving society.

Al Namaa highlighted that the centres' contributions extend beyond providing educational services by helping students continue learning, enabling students with disabilities to develop skills, enhance independence, and participate more actively in society. He stressed the importance of building on the initiative's experience to create sustainable-impact programs, stating, "True giving is measured not only by what we provide but by the opportunities we create, the lives we help change, and the lasting impact we leave behind."

Eman Ali Al Nuaimi reviewed the initiative's achievements and success indicators, noting that 94% of centers offering education and training for individuals with disabilities and around 59% of supplementary education centres participated. These centers provided services such as speech and language therapy, behavioral modification, development of motor, cognitive, functional, sensory, and social skills, vocational training, and rehabilitation programs. The centers also facilitated employment opportunities for 21 individuals with disabilities.