MSDF celebrates Qatar National Day with senior citizens
The Ministry of Social Development and Family (MSDF), represented by the Community Care Department, celebrated Qatar National Day, as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance community care and its effective role in the community development.
The celebration took place on the sidelines of the event held on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at Enaya Specialized Care Center of Rumaila Hospital from 9:30am to 11am.
This participation is part of the activities organized by the Ministry on the occasion of Qatar National Day. In cooperation with the Department of Geriatrics and Long-Term Care, the elderly residents of the Enaya Center were honored.
It reflects the Ministry’s commitment to highlighting the importance of this group's role in building Qatari society.
This event shows the MSDF’s awareness of the importance of the role of the elderly in society, and to make them feel the community’s appreciation for them through their participation in this special national day.
In this context, the Ministry indicates that honoring senior figures on this occasion is part of appreciating their efforts and profound contributions to building Qatari society, which reflects the Ministry’s commitment to the values of appreciation and respect towards previous generations who played a major role in the renaissance of society.
On the other hand, this participation is a unique opportunity to strengthen human values in society and to consolidate the spirit of giving and effective participation, which contributes to building a more cohesive and united society.
It also reflects the State’s commitment to achieving the goals of Qatar National Vision 2030, which focuses on human development as one of its main axes.
In this context, the Ministry of Social Development and Family continues its ongoing efforts to support the elderly in Qatari society, which enhances their active participation and emphasizes their rich contributions to the country’s renaissance.
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