One of the stalls in the Charity Market at QU.
Qatar University’s annual Charity Market, which opened yesterday, has so far raised QR212,000 for Al Amal Oncology Hospital in Doha.
Student businesswomen have for the first time joined professional retailers to raise money for cancer patients from the event organised by the Student Activities department.
The Charity Market, which runs until May 16 at the women’s activities building, features 17 retailers selling products including clothes, shoes, accessories, cosmetics, home accessories and food.
Third-year business student Noora al-Hajari, who set up her party planning business Queen Designs just two months ago, is selling cupcakes, snacks and other party accessories at the market.
She said: “I am a business student and I wanted to set up my own company. I have had a lot of support from my family and I hope this market will help people to know about us and what we do.”
Student Activities’ head of Annual Events and Special Projects Salwa Zainel said: “The market is one of our key fundraising events and we hope to build on previous successes to raise a significant amount of money for a very worthwhile cause.
“This year, we are also encouraging student businesswomen to take part and get inspiration working alongside professional retailers.”