Qatar Charity (QC) has launched the fourth edition of its “I am Snafi” and “A Gust of Wind” programmes.
The national programmes aim to promote good values among school students and were launched under the auspices of the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs, in partnership with the Supreme Education Council, Holy Qur’an Radio, Shafallah Centre for Children with Special Needs, Girls’ Creativity Centre, Qatar Photographic Society and QC ambassadors, at the Qatar Charity headquarters.
The launch was attended by Nasser Mohamed al-Yafei, QC executive director for Local Development, Ahmed Youssef al-Mullah, general supervisor of “I am Snafi” and “A Gust of Wind”, and Ahmed Ali, director of Programmes and Projects for Local Development Management, in addition to QC ambassadors Adel Lami, Ibrahim al-Ghanim, Abdulaziz al-Sulaiti, Ismaa Hammadi, Salma al-Harami, Sheikha Muftah and Badria Yaqout.  It was also attended by other officials from QC and relevant institutions, administrators and school principals.
“‘I am Snafi’ and ‘A Gust of Wind’ have proven their usefulness over the past three years and we have witnessed the enthusiasm of students and their excellence in drama, theatre and photography,” al-Yafei said.
Al-Mullah said he is pleased to oversee the launch of the fourth campaign and explained that the new elements added this year would have a big impact on the coming editions, such as Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligences, theatre, an art exhibition, YouTube movies, radio drama, Nasheed, photography, drawing, summarising a book and scientific research.The programme seeks to promote values for school students annually, through competitions, in technical, social and scientific skills.
The fourth edition, “Most beneficial to the people”, has themes such as helping the needy, road safety, teaching others, standing in solidarity with what is right, fighting injustice, advising each other to do good and advice in general. Participation is expected to rise by over 35% compared to the past three years. Cash prizes of over QR340,000 will be distributed among schools, students and supervisors.