courtesy of Qatar Embassy UK via Twitter feed Qatar’s Assistant Foreign Minister for International Co-operation HE Sheikh Mohamed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani with ambassador Yousef bin Ali al-Khater, QDF general director Khalifa bin Jassim al-Kuwari, The Countess of Wessex - IAPB Global Ambassador and Orbis’s special envoy to the Middle East, Robert Walters, at the ceremony.
The Qatar Development Fund (QDF) has donated $8m to eye care organisations who are part of the International Agency for Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) as part of the joint ‘Qatar Creating Vision’ initiative, which will fund surgical operations, support health centres and supply high-quality medical services in the developing world.
Qatar Development Fund (QDF) is a Qatari public organization established under the laws of the State of Qatar. The QDF, on behalf of Qatar, is responsible for the implementation of international development programmes through the provision of loans, grants and technical assistance to developing countries and key charities.
Also contributing to the ‘Qatar Creating Vision’ initiative will be an alliance of doctors from around the world, including Qatari doctors specialising in ophthalmology and world leading vision experts who volunteer for Orbis, an international blindness prevention charity, who are part of the IAPB. A number of Qatari youth volunteers will also look to support the project.
The initiative was cemented with the signing of an agreement at the Qatari Embassy in London between Khalifa bin Jassim Al Kuwari, the General Director of Qatar Development Fund and Robert Walters, Orbis’ special envoy to the Middle East.
“On this day, we come together to celebrate the signing of a multimillion dollar charitable grant from the Qatar Development Fund which will transform the lives of millions of people in the developing world, creating sight where previously only darkness prevailed. Qatar Creating Vision is a remarkable philanthropic agreement that will enable the world’s most disadvantaged people to fulfil their lives,” Robert Walters said.
The Countess of Wessex added: “I am delighted that the State of Qatar has cemented its commitment to this cause with the announcement of the “Qatar Creating Vision” initiative. This support will enable us and our partners to have significant impact on our mission to eradicate avoidable blindness in the developing world. I am deeply indebted to the State of Qatar for its willingness to join with us in this sight and live saving work.”
Orbis programmes focus on the prevention of blindness and the treatment of blinding eye diseases in developing countries. Since 1982, Orbis capacity-building programmes have enhanced the skills of 325,000 eye care personnel and provided medical and optical treatment to more than 23.3million people in 92 countries. More in the press releases via Penisula & Gulf Times.
Afterwards, HRH as Global Ambassador of International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness, held a Reception for Qatar Creating Vision at Buckingham Palace. I should be able to update those events with more info & pictures tomorrow.
It's annual awards recognise the achievements of young people who have achieved despite their disadvantaged start. The Tomorrow's People Awards also celebrate partner organisations who support the charity.
Martin Brookes, Chief Executive of Tomorrow’s People have said tonight: "Mission is one thing, delivering it's quite another; the evidence shows clearly that Tomorrow's People charity delivers its mission". Rosie Wilby - comedian and broadcaster of Radio 4 has hosted the event.
Tomorrow's People have thanked their Local Partner of the Year, Merseybank Approved Premises. Charity also thanked Pinsent Masons for their consistent support by handing the Corporate Partner of the Year award.
Kane Seldon, Karen Stoton and Paul Williams were awarded by The Countess of Wessex with The Adult Achiever of the Year Award sponsored by Sir George Bull.
Andrew Murray, who also supports the charity, appeared on screen with his motivation speech: "Find your focus, stick with it and pursue it with absolute determination". He said.
Young men, Ricky Shearsby & Eliab Sissaye, talked how Tomorrow's People charity has changed their lives. "I was going on the wrong path but with your support I've turned my life around" said Eliab. Ricky Shearsby works currently for TP as Task Force Coordinator for the Working It Out Program in Hammersmith West London.
Young people Atiya Reunaq & Declan Norrie with Think Forward UK Coaches received their School Achiever of the Year Award. Think Forward is an early intervention long-term programme to ensure that young people make a successful transition from education into employment. Find out more here.
The Young Achiever of the year, sponsored by HSBC was a double win, to Harry Wood & Mohammed Rohman. Last award of the evening; Outstanding Young Achiever in memory Michael Guthrie went to Mohammed Rohman. Congratulations to all the winners and to Tomorrow's People for such fabulous evening!
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Morning, New Kaleidoscope Neat Tweed dress by Suzannah. Pearl earrings in black/burgundy undertone date back to 2008 or so. No ID.
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