NBK organises fun-creative events for children at NBK Hospital
Bank offers support to children while they get their treatment
KUWAIT CITY, Feb 15: Continuing its monthly activities at the Children’s Specialty Hospital and the Stem Cell Therapy Unit, National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) carried out engineering activities for kids and Red Riding Hood Play to support children while they get their treatment.
The engineering event was organized in collaboration with “Engineering with Kids” where the children had the opportunity to practice science, technology, engineering, and math in a fun and challenging way through activities and games. Also, the children enjoyed watching their favorite play and had the chance to participate in an interactive scenario at the end with the characters.
The two events aimed at inspiring the children to build on their natural curiosity by teaching different knowledge concepts through handson learning.
The two initiatives come as part of a fun activity program that extends all year long and includes a library, a reading corner, storytelling sessions, activities for the medical staff such as the “nurse of the month”, interactive expression day, fun events and a movie night activity that are organized occasionally.
The fun activity program is a part of NBK’s social responsibility towards children and keenness to support them while they get their treatment. NBK has provided a display screen, entertainment facilities, variety of different and various books and other supplies for children to enjoy the whole program.
NBK’s initiative reflects the bank’s high sense of duty and responsibility towards the community and helping those in need. It is a well rooted tradition that has been carried out by NBK each year in its efforts to continuously have an active role in Kuwait`s society.
It’s worth mentioning that NBK’s Stem Cell Therapy Unit is the first children’s bone marrow transplant center in Kuwait. The new center is the largest corporate social responsibility donation in Kuwait and will expand the hospital’s ability to treat children with cancer and blood diseases.