QNA
Doha
The Center for Empowerment and Care of the Elderly (Ehsan), member of the Qatar Foundation for Social Work affiliated with the Ministry of Social Development and Family, has launched the ‘Sanadna’ platform for volunteer work, in cooperation with the international volunteer platform ‘Bevol’, to spread the culture of voluntary work and enhance cooperation among community members.
The ‘Sanadna’ platform aims to facilitate the participation of the elderly in volunteer and community activities, and to invest their rich experiences and knowledge in providing value-added services that contribute to the development of society.
The platform also seeks to enhance the values of positive participation and create renewed volunteer opportunities that enhance communication and interaction between generations, in a way that achieves sustainable development and enhances everyone’s sense of belonging and community solidarity, as the platform works as an innovative link that brings together the elderly and the concerned parties in an environment that supports interaction and constructive cooperation.
Speaking at the launch ceremony, Executive Director of Ehsan Manal Ahmed Al Mannai stressed that the launch of the Sanadna platform represents a pivotal step towards achieving the centre’s vision of empowering the elderly and providing them with various forms of support.
She said, "The centre has been working on the development of a platform that contributes to improving the quality of life of the elderly and meeting their needs, while maintaining their active role as an integral part of society. ‘Sanadna’ platform is a reflection of our continuous efforts towards innovation, and is the result of joint cooperation with partners from various sectors.”
For his part, Regional Director of the International Volunteering Platform ‘Bevol’ Mohammed Khalifa Al Kubaisi said that Sanadna platform, which was once a dream, has now become an innovative platform that enhances the value of volunteer work, noting that this platform provides a participatory environment that allows members of society from different categories, whether individuals or institutions, to contribute to supporting the elderly and benefit from their diverse experiences.
Ehsan Center had previously signed a memorandum of understanding with the international volunteering platform Bevol to enhance cooperation in various fields, including spreading the culture of volunteer work, implementing programmes to empower and care for the elderly, developing the capabilities of youth and providing platforms for training and capacity building.