DOHA: Twenty-four Reach Out To Asia (ROTA) volunteers from Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) have concluded a trip to Al Bayat village in Indonesia as part of ROTA’s International Outreach Programme sponsored by Vodafone Qatar.
The trip, which follows a joint ROTA-Vodafone Qatar trip to Cambodia in February, was launched in partnership with HBKU and Qatar University. The HBKU students who participated in this trip put the educational and leadership skills they have learned into practice sharing their enthusiasm for learning with local students and educators.
The aim of the trip was to help the students build an appreciation for the value and benefits of taking on volunteer work to improve their communities. Cross-cultural awareness and the unbreakable link between education and development were central themes of the programme.
Essa Al Mannai, ROTA’s Executive Director, said: “At ROTA, volunteer and capacity-building trips to areas in need form a key pillar of our mission to preserve and promote education and build a culture of volunteerism locally. This highlights the strength and social impact of our bond with Vodafone Qatar and underscores the critical importance of collaboration in community development. We also extend our deep gratitude to Vodafone Qatar for their continuous support and partnership to ensure equal educational opportunities for all.”
Dana Haidan, Head of Corporate Social Responsibility at Vodafone Qatar, said: “Our strong and long-term partnership with ROTA continues to bring our Vodafone Better World CSR programme to life, making a positive impact on the lives of young people in Indonesia and around the world. The spirit of community service among young Qataris is alive and well and it’s a value ROTA and Vodafone Qatar will continue to cultivate together.”
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