{
  "id": 13464210,
  "title": "MSDF wraps up awareness campaign marking International and Arab Days of Older Persons",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/msdf-wraps-up-awareness-campaign-marking-international-and-arab-days",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-10T16:46:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Peninsula Qatar",
    "slug": "the-peninsula-qatar",
    "url": "https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/10/10/2026/msdf-wraps-up-awareness-campaign-marking-international-and-arab-days-of-older-persons"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Doha, Qatar witnessed the conclusion of an awareness campaign led by the Ministry of Social Development and Family (MSDF) to commemorate both the International and Arab Days of Older Persons, from October 1-10. The initiative, spearheaded by the Community Care Department, engaged various state entities, institutions, and centers in a vision to bolster community awareness of the vital role older persons play in society.\n\nCentral to the campaign was the acknowledgment of older persons' expertise and experiences, which form an essential part of societal memory and shape its present and future. The events ranged from interactive initiatives to panel discussions, familiarization visits, and more, providing direct opportunities for engagement between older persons and community members, especially young people.\n\nA notable component was the awareness video, creatively depicting the enduring relationship between generations and portraying older persons as the backbone of society's construction and development. MSDF also held an awareness lecture on the significance of healthy lifestyles for older persons, emphasizing the importance of maintaining physical, mental, and social health in their later stages of life.\n\nSimultaneously, a mini-exhibition showcased successful examples of productive families of older persons, highlighting their products, creative work, and handicraft skills, thereby enhancing community engagement and sustainability. An interactive mural on Gewan Island and in Msheireb allowed community members to express gratitude to older persons through written messages, reflecting their status and role in the family and society.\n\nCollaborating with the Ministry of Sports and Youth, MSDF organized a two-day panel discussion on impact and memory, focusing on the importance of knowledge and experience transmission across generations. The sessions, attended by 24 women and 26 men, emphasized the role of older persons in enriching dialogue, cementing social bonds, and preserving stories that form part of society's collective memory.",
  "summary": "<p>Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Social Development and Family (MSDF), through the Community Care Department, has wrapped up an awareness campaign to observe both the International and Arab Days of Older Persons from October 1-10, with the participation of a host of state entities, institutions, and centers.</p> <p>The campaign grew out of a vision intended to substantially strengthen community…",
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}