Company helps fund classroom at special needs centre

A training centre in Dubai for people with special needs has received a donation of Dh110,00 ($29,950) to open a classroom.

It will be dedicated to supporting pupils with cerebral palsy, a neurological condition caused by damage or abnormal developments in part of the brain that controls movement.

Al Noor Training Centre for Persons with Disabilities received the donation from Fine Hygiene Holding, a paper manufacturer and established wellness group in Dubai.

The funds will help the non-profit centre, which provides educational and vocational training to people with disabilities, open and operate a classroom for 15 to 30 pupils, teaching them English, basic maths and science, along with crucial life skills.

The donation will cover operational costs for a year and all expenses and educational materials such as iPads, uniforms, books and wages for a fourperson team.

The firm’s donation is part of its larger objective of creating a more inclusive and equitable society

Medication for pupils and specially designed chairs will also be provided.

Ranjini Ramnath, director of the centre, said the support will enable it to continue providing high-quality education, as well as help create a more inclusive and accessible society.

“We hope this partnership will inspire other businesses to support our cause and contribute to the development of a more equitable society for all,” he said.

Advanced educational programmes, such as media training sessions and woodwork classes, will also be available.

James Michael Lafferty, chief executive of Fine Hygiene Holding, said it is important that big corporations involve themselves in such initiatives.

“We as a company aim to give back as much as possible to society,” he said.

“We believe everyone deserves opportunities and access to education and employment, regardless of their background or circumstances.”

The donation is part of the company’s larger objective of creating a more inclusive and equitable society.

Last year, the company sponsored another classroom at the Rashid Centre for People of Determination in Dubai.

Established in 1994, the centre focuses on supporting children with learning needs and autism.