NBK helps young Abdullah live his dream

Bank grants his wish to become a pro photographer

KUWAIT CITY, July 4: National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) continues its “I Dream to Be” initiative, a first-of-a-kind initiative that aims at granting wishes for children with severe illnesses around Kuwait, giving them the chance to live their dreams.

Abdullah Jouda Owayed who is undergoing treatment at NBK Hospital, has always dreamt to become a professional photographer. NBK helped in making his dream come true in collaborating with the photographer Abdulaziz Al Sorayea to teach him basics of photography.

Abdullah is 14 years old and is undergoing treatment at NBK Hospital. Al Sorayea gave him one - on- one photography lessons; in addition to his personal basic books. NBK offered Abdallah at the end of his training a professional camera and an ipad for him to apply the fundamentals of photography and enjoy his skills during his journey of health.

“Abdullah’s dream to become a professional photographer is yet another wish granted through NBK’s “I dream to be” initiative. We are proud to be a part of the children’s dreams and expand our support to them as much as possible,” said Joanne Al Abdul Jaleel, NBK Public Relations Officer.

““I Dream to be” initiative is a lifetime experience for children not only with life-threatening conditions but children with special needs as well,” she added. “This initiative is a great way to spread joy and show that there’s always a positive side to a difficult situation. We ask children what they want to be and try to fulfill that for them.”

NBK gives top priority to children through its commitment to its corporate social responsibility. NBK works closely with the Kuwait Association for the Care of Children in Hospitals (KACCH), Bayt Abdullah for the Care of Children in Hospice (BACCH) and several other special needs organizations to maximize its reach to all the children in numerous hospitals and schools.

NBK has been at the forefront of supporting Kuwait’s community through a range of initiatives towards education, health, sports and social responsibilities. The establishment of NBK’s Children Hospital for Oncology and Hematology at Al Sabah Medical Area stands as one of many ongoing corporate social initiatives towards health and children. “I dream to be” aims at focusing and supporting NBK’s efforts towards children and addressing their needs as much as possible.