KRCS reiterates commitment to serving social care homes
Volunteers visit care homes
KUWAIT CITY, April 15: The Kuwait Red Crescent Society has reiterated its commitment to serving residents of social care homes during national and religious festivities, reports Al-Jarida daily.
Ahmed Al-Faqan, head of the Youth and Volunteers Unit at the Society, emphasized the importance of continuous visits by volunteers, describing them as a moral obligation aimed at providing emotional support to the elderly and individuals with special needs.
Al-Faqan highlighted the significance of volunteers’ visits to care homes during Eid and other joyous occasions, emphasizing the message of solidarity and compassion conveyed to residents. He underscored the volunteers’ dedication to making residents feel cherished and valued, akin to family members.
The Eid celebration organized by the Society, in collaboration with the Department of Public Activities and Information at the Ministry of Social Affairs, included residents of care homes affiliated with the Ministry.
Al-Faqan commended the efforts of volunteers and the Social Activities Department at the Ministry of Social Affairs in organizing the event, which involved distributing gifts and participating in the Eid festivities with the elderly and disabled.
Additionally, Al-Faqan noted that the Society is committed to organizing various community events coinciding with Eid and other occasions, with active participation from volunteers. This underscores the Society’s ongoing commitment to serving the community and promoting social cohesion and inclusivity.