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The General Postal Corporation (Q-Post) will provide logistic assistance to Qatar Red Crescent (QRC) by sponsoring the distribution of QRC literature and brochures for an initial period of one year. QRC will provide the staff members of Q-Post with training in different areas. |
An agreement to this effect was signed yesterday by Q-Post chairman, Abdul-Rahman Ali al-Aqaily, and QRC Secretary General Saleh bin Ali al-Mohannadi.
During a press conference at the Q-Post headquarters, al-Aqaily said that Q-Post will sponsor QRC in its activities.
“We will take care of the distribution of QRC’s publications and newsletters, particularly in relation to humanitarian campaigns. The initial period of the agreement is for one year,” he said.
“QRC will provide Q-Post staff with hands-on first aid training, informative workshops on the international humanitarian law and the Geneva Conventions, and the opportunity to participate in QRC’s annual disaster management camp which is an internationally celebrated 10-day event,” al-Mohannadi said.
“This agreement is a further step taken by QRC to augment its resources and mobilise financial and non-financial support to proceed with its commitments in the best interest of humanity at large.”
Al-Aqaily said: “QRC is one of the leading non-profit organisations that work to improve society. Co-operation with such charitable organisations is a top priority for Q-Post, which translates into initiatives to support organisations that serve humanity worldwide,”
The official said the agreement is another step by QRC to enhance mutual relations, ensure collective benefit from available expertise and potentialities, and facilitate access to different segments of society and the business community for higher visibility through influential supporters like Q-Post.
“Such partnerships are crucial for promoting social responsibility as a fundamental corporate strategy and fulfilling institutional duties towards society and its humanitarian and volunteering organisations, motivated by a firm belief in the values of public interest, spirit of initiative, and contribution to sustainable development,” al- Mohannadi said.
He said QRC’s initiatives include diverse activities such as ambulance, relief, and humanitarian services. QRC also conducts training and education of different targeted social categories, such as schoolchildren, employees, and the youth. These include first aid courses, disaster management camps, lectures on the international humanitarian law and principles of humanitarian action, health and professional education, training of volunteers, and many other activities.