Al Khalij Commercial Bank (Al Khaliji) recently organised a special event for its staff to raise awareness about autism in society, in collaboration with Shafallah Centre and Qatar Autism Families Association.
With the incurable neuro-developmental disorder affecting one out of every 45 children, the event introduced the bank’s employees to autism, its early signs, prevalence, and how they can help raise general know-how about the socially-impairing condition in the community.
During an afternoon spent at the bank headquarters in the Al Jazi Tower with Shafallah’s representatives, who have firsthand experience in supporting those with the disorder, Al Khaliji staff learned more about this important health issue, as well as how modifications and remedial support can be provided to improve the quality of life of the affected individual, when autism is diagnosed at an early stage.
The initiative was held in the framework of Al Khaliji’s corporate social responsibility programme, which has been designed in alignment with Qatar National Vision 2030 and revolves around balancing economic, social and environmental obligations towards the realisation of the community’s aspirations and general welfare.