CIGI Kuwait chapter elects new office bearers

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November 4, 2016

Kuwait: The new office bearers of CIGI Kuwait chapter were elected unanimously for a term of two years in a solemn function held at winners restaurant auditorium, Farwaniya. CIGI KuwaitChairman Munawar Mohammed presided over the function and CIGI International Chairman Muhammed Firoz was the chief guest. A team of 17 members were elected as the Executive Committee for the year 2016 – 18.

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Dr Amir Ahmed was elected as new Chairman for Kuwait Chapter, assisted by Faseehullah Abdullah as its Vice Chairman, Abdul Azeez as Chief Coordinator and Ashraf A.K as the Treasurer. Munawar Mohammed, Sagheer Trikaripur and Ashraf Muhamed were elected to serve the committee as senior visionaries.

The other members of the executive committee are: P Sameer Mohammed (HR coordinator & senior RP); Abdul Rahman (career coordinator); Abdul Gafoor (activity coordinator); Abdul Jabbar (media and PR coordinator); Mohammed Arief (social works coordinator); Naushad TK, Afsal Ali, Mehboob Hasheeb and Sayam Basheer (executive member).

Muhammed Firoz in his key note address summarized the activities of CIGI in various GCC chapters and elaborated on CIGI’s new vision the “Vision 2030” and the key factors that led to the new vision. He also gave details about the innovative project “Mission 100C4C” that aims at establishing 100 competency development centers throughout Kerala to develop competent leaders of high standards.

CIGI, the acronym for ‘Center for Information and Guidance India’ was established in 1996 with its headquarters in Kozhikkode, Kerala. CIGI is one of the largest NGO actively involved in upbringing and mainstreaming the educationally and economically backward communities and thus help them to contribute positively in nation building process. To achieve this, CIGI has implemented various educational and career empowerment programs throughout Kerala with the support of the local Government bodies.

Today, CIGI has its 11 chapters functioning in all the GCC countries and pursuing to extend CIGI’s activities further to other parts the globe including Australia, UK, Canada, Brunei, Finland, Malaysia and USA. CIGI International is the umbrella organization of all CIGI chapters outside India and promotes activities of the units abroad.

The annual Meeting of Kuwait chapter started with recitation from Holy Quran by Sameer Mohammed. The former Chairman Munawar Mohamed briefed the audience on various activities undertaken by CIGI Kuwait chapter such as Career Guidance, Career Planning, Teachers Training, Differential Aptitude Tests (DAT), Remote parenting, Real parenting, Students psychological and motivational programs etc.

Dr. Amir Ahmed and Sagheer Trikaripur conveyed felicitations. Faseehullah welcomed the gathering and Ashraf Muhamed proposed the vote of thanks.

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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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May 2,2020

Dubai: In response to UAE health authorities encourage blood donation campaign Anivasai Kannadigara Okkuta - U.A.E, conducted blood donation camps on April 22 at Abu Dhabi Blood Bank Khaldiya and on 23/04/2020 at Blood Transfusion and Research Centre, Sharjah.

The Abu Dhabi camp was inaugurated by Head of Department of Abu Dhabi Blood Bank, On this occasion she gave brief inputs of the benefits and features of blood donation, urged the participants to spread greater awareness about the importance of blood donation and congratulated the AKO members for their selfless social service and wished all the best for their future endeavours.

Abdul Rasheed, President of AKO presided over the function and Anivasai Kannadigara Okkuta Vice President Mr. Mohammad Nasir appreciated the effort for organizing this camp and gathering youths to be a part of this noble cause as life is precious on this earth. "Each drop of blood counts much, so kindly take it as personal compassion to help unknown who requires blood with no relatives to help him/her.

In Abu Dhabi 41 and in Sharjah 49 donors participated in this event and donated their blood. It was nice to see cheerful smiling donors doing a great community work.
Blood bank staff and AKO Organizing team enthusiastically arranged the campaign which was witnessed by many members and leaders of various community organization of Karnataka.

Anivasai Kannadigara Okkuta President briefed the participates about the ongoing social work of AKO in this current COVID-19 pandemic grim situation AKO is working on following fields: AKO Members have stepped up to support needy community during the Covid-19 pandemic have gone out of their way to comfort those struggling to deal with the challenging situation.

While thousands of people continue to #StayHome, many are in quarantine, there are those on visit visa and stuck here, others have lost jobs or face salary cuts. AKO in coordination with UAE Embassy and other social organization have been able to ensure basic necessities are fulfilled with food provisions and medical assistance to needy.

Providing counselling to bachelors and families those are on quarantine and isolation.

The organizers thanked everybody especially, UAE Health Authority, Abu Dhabi Blood Bank Khaldiya and Blood Transfusion and Research Centre, Sharjah, Management and staff as well as donors for their time and support for the good cause.

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May 30,2020

Dammam: Indian Social Forum, Dammam, Karnataka chapter organized a "Live along with COVID-19" webinar on 29 May 2020 in association with HealthCare Polyclinic, Dammam.

The webinar at Zoom App. featured over 150+ resident Kannadigas from Saudi Arabia's eastern and neighboring provinces.

Dr. Shailendranath made a presentation on the program and gave useful information. Indian Social Forum Dammam, Karnataka Chapter President Sharif Joktake delivered the keynote address. General Secretary Irshad Jokatte stalled the program.

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