UNWG commends Kuwaiti women’s charitable work
Spouse of Kuwait’s envoy to Rome participates in charity market
ROME, Dec 16, (KUNA): The United Nations Women Guild (UNWG) expressed appreciation to the charitable and voluntarily role played by Kuwaiti women in charitable work.
This appreciation came during a charity market (The Holiday Bazaar) held at the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) headquarter in the Italian capital Rome, with participation of union members and the spouse of Kuwait’s Ambassador to Rome Dr Sara Al-Rakian.
Kuwait’s participation in this annual event represents a valuable contribution to the charitable effort of women diplomats in the world , said President of the International Women’s Association Winy Amato.
Impact
She stressed the symbolic and cultural importance of such initiatives and their positive impact on public awareness of the suffering of poor societies and promoting human values through fundraising.
The main objective of holding such activities is assisting vulnerable groups, support mother and child care program around the world and funding charitable projects, Amato said.
The UN Women Guild funded more than 700 charitable projects around the world since its establishment four decades ago, this charity bazar is the most important event of the year, where funds are raised from exhibits proceeds provided by the participants through selling ethnic dishes, artisan products, books, decorative works, and others, she clarified.
In this regard, Kuwait’s pavilion in the holidays bazaar managed to attract visitors from the UN and embassies in Rome, and collected more than USD 15,000 fully allocated to finance the development projects of the Association.
Praised
President Winy Amato praised efforts spent by Dr Sara Al-Rakian and her contributions to the success of this initiative, describing her as an honorable example of the Kuwaiti diplomatic women.
On her part, Dr Arkian expressed her pride as being a part of UNWG, which played a significant role since its inception in 1948, in helping thousands of needy children and mothers around the world to receive the appreciation of the United Nations.
This charitable bazar aims for enhancing friendship and mutual understanding between participants, Al-Rakian added.
She stressed on the important and strong role played by women inside their communities whether through their jobs or through other voluntarily initiatives, and fund raising activities.
She thanked FOA for hosting such event, and the facilities it provided for UNWG.
She stressed her keenness to participate in this successful charitable initiative, which reflects the keenness of Kuwaiti women to participate in such international forums following the footsteps of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the leader of humanitarian action in the world.