SKMWA holds ‘better environment better tomorrow’ awareness campaign

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February 16, 2015

Doha: As part of the Qatar National Environmental day South Kanara Muslim Welfare Association (SKMWA), organized various awareness campaigns with the theme ‘Better Environment Better Tomorrow’.

Under the leadership of Abdul Majeed, President of SKMWA, Environmental Awareness Campaign was conducted with Power Point presentations on various subjects like environmental pollution, scarcity of water, conservation of natural resources. Most of the awareness sessions ended with planting saplings.

An environmental awareness campaign for members and their family was conducted in the ICC Mumbai hall on February 4th 2015. All the participants have pledged that they will save water and reduce the usage of plastics in their daily life. To reach out various sections of the people awareness campaign was conducted in workers camp, school and a special needs school on February 12.

At Workers Camp of ‘Six Construction Company’ in Al Shahaniyah workers were urged to give importance of protection of the environment. Workers took pledge to keep their camp clean and save water and electricity.

An awareness campaign and interactive session for the students of ‘The Scholars' International School’ was conducted. Students were given importance of planting the trees. After the session Students enthusiastically participated in planting the saplings at their school premise.

To make the campaign differently the awareness session was conducted at “Step by Step Centre for Special Needs”. It was a heart touching moment for the team of SKMWA to interact with special needs students and members were amazed by the interest of students about the environment. Planting of sapling was done by enthusiastic students. It was the best moment of the entire campaign.

All SKMWA members have taken pledge to continue this campaign and give commitment to protect the environment for the better future, stated a release.

SKMWA, affiliated to Indian Cultural Centre was formed in the year 1992. Members are expats belonging to the Muslim community of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi District of Karnataka state of India. The mission of the organization is to foster a spirit of Co-operation among the members for the welfare of the community. SKMWA is conducting various programs, competition, lectures, etc. impart information for increasing the knowledge of members for social and religious cause and development of community skill.

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April 19,2020

Indian Overseas Congress (IOC) Chaiman Dr Sam Pitroda held video conference with senior IOC office bearers across Middle Eastern countries on 14th April 2020 to review the impact of COVID-19 pandemic among Indians residing in the region. Almost all speakers appreciated the efforts initiated and  implemented by  respective governments to contain spread of the deadly virus as well as measures taken towards welfare of the people affected by the lockdown. 

IOC Presidents, Mohammed Mansour - Bahrain, Abdullah Manjeri - Saudi Arabia, Dr J Ratan kunar - Oman and Girish kumar - Qatar, highlighted the quality treatment of patients and finacial aid provided by governments and other authorities. Bahrain IOC president Mansour , also  apprised about the 'Food for Needy' drive in Association with KHK Heroes foundation, initiated by HH Sheikh Khalid Bin Hamad Al Khalifa and quality treatments as well as financial aid to local and expat residents.

Anura Mathai, IOC  Global Event Coordinator, spoke about certain problems of Indians in the UAE. IOC Middle East Convener, Mansoor Palloor, emphasised and requested IOC Chairman to urge Indian government to arrange immediate repatriation of indians stranded in Gulf countries. AICC Secretary, Himanshu Vyas, IOC Secretary Dr Arathi Krishna, Dr Arshi Malik (Abha), Mohiuddin Sirajudeen (Jeddah), Advocate Joseph Palathara (Dammam) Prasad Kodru, Jayati Maitra Ziyad Ahmed (Qatar) and Khursheed Alam (Gen Secretary- Bahrain) also apprised the participants about various issues relevant to the pandemic and suggested further initiatives to be undertaken. 

Dr Sam Pitroda briefed about sustained and consolidated efforts by all IOC members  during this unprecedented situation facing the world and assured that he would convey IOC  concerns to the government and try his best to ensure all possible help is made available to all needy Indians.

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May 25,2020

Dubai: Karnataka Sports & Cultural Club (KSCC) distributed Eid Kit across the UAE (Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Al Ain, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah to the ) needy people on Eid al Fitr.

KSCC President Mr. Mohammed Ismail Said: “Eid is a Symbol of Gratitude and Unity. As the last few weeks have been hard for each one of us, we wanted to stand in solidarity to celebrate Eid, by helping labours and needy people. He also said that “We are together to be part of UAE. Serving these meals is our core social responsibility."

KSCC recently conducted humanitarian services during COVID-19 pandemic in 2 phases and conducted Blood Donation Drive. They have also planned to conduct next Blood Donation Drive on 25th May, 2020.

The KSCC main objective is to develop the expatriate community into a well-nourished section of society in the areas of social, sports and cultural activities.

On behalf of KSCC, and the entire executive council Mr. Mohammed Ismail, President of Club, extended a very heartly thanks and gratitude to the Main sponsor of the event M/s. EMSQUARE, Engineering Consultant, and Tawakkal Overseas Dubai.

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June 28,2020

Dubai: A blood donation drive was conducted by Karnataka Sports and Cultural Club (KSCC) at in Al Wasl Club Stadium here on Friday, 26th June 2020.

The drive started around 1:00 pm and continued till 4:00 pm as per schedule provided by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) Blood Donation Centre and 60 people donated blood to support the Blood Bank. The drive was well organised by maintaining social distance in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

As blood cannot be produced but only can be donated, this drive will help many patients in need of blood during emergencies. Donors were also feeling proud and happy at this moment thinking of saving someone’s life.

DHA Blood Donation Centre staff carried out the screening and testing done in very well manner keeping social distancing during this pandemic. Volunteers of KSCC were also helping the staff to keep people in safe distance and to make this drive a success.

KSCC Manager Mr. Mohammad Shafi and other office bearers were present at the event venue. KSCC thanked the volunteers, Community Development of Authority (CDA), Dubai Health Authority (DHA), Blood Donation Centre, Government of Dubai and Al Wasl Club Stadium for making the event successful.

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