In support of the national Purple Saturday Initiative, HOPE Qatar Centre for Persons with Disabilities successfully concluded its Purple Saturday Week 2026, held from July 25 to August 1 under the theme “Unity in Purple.”
Throughout the week, the centre delivered a comprehensive awareness campaign that brought together children, families, youth volunteers, educators, and the wider community through awareness workshops, inclusive activities, volunteer engagement, and digital advocacy.
The initiative reinforced the Centre’s commitment to promoting acceptance, understanding, and meaningful inclusion of persons with disabilities across Qatar.
Throughout the week, the centre implemented a diverse programme of activities designed to promote awareness, encourage interaction, and strengthen social inclusion.
The week featured themed inclusive celebrations, including Yellow Day, Hats Day, Watermelon Fiesta, Floral Day, interactive arts and crafts, and collaborative activities where children with and without disabilities learned, played, and celebrated together. In parallel, the centre maintained a sustained social media awareness campaign, extending the message of Purple Saturday beyond its premises and encouraging the wider community to embrace diversity, accessibility, and the inclusion of persons with disabilities.
A key highlight of the initiative was the Awareness Workshop, “Inclusion Starts with Me,” delivered by Dr Rizwanah Adeebh. The workshop encouraged participants to move beyond awareness by developing a deeper understanding of disability, challenging misconceptions, and becoming advocates for inclusion.
It also introduced the centre’s HOPE Sadeeqi Programme, which promotes lifelong friendships between persons with disabilities and their peers, demonstrating that genuine inclusion begins with meaningful relationships and everyday acts of acceptance.
The Purple Saturday initiative generated significant community engagement and measurable impact. A total of 80 students participated in the week’s inclusive activities, while 40 youth volunteers actively supported the campaign and awareness workshop by assisting with activities, engaging with students, and promoting the message of inclusion.
All participating volunteers were enrolled in the centre’s HOPE Sadeeqi Programme, reinforcing its commitment to fostering lasting friendships and developing a growing network of young inclusion ambassadors. Through its awareness workshop, inclusive activities, volunteer engagement, and digital advocacy, the initiative contributed to strengthening public understanding of disability inclusion and encouraging positive action that extends well beyond Purple Saturday.
As part of the Purple Saturday Initiative, the centre also introduced a special community offer, providing families who enrolled during the campaign with complimentary developmental screening and free access to the August Summer Camp.
The initiative aimed to encourage more children to benefit from the Centre’s specialised education, intervention services, and life skills programmes.
Reflecting on the success of the initiative, HOPE Qatar Centre for Persons with Disabilities reaffirmed its ongoing commitment to promoting acceptance, accessibility, and equal opportunities for persons with disabilities.
Through initiatives such as Purple Saturday Week and the HOPE Sadeeqi Programme, the centre continues to foster a more inclusive society where every individual is respected, valued, and empowered to participate fully in community life.