Pakistan Welfare Forum Qatar Hosts Annual Fundraising Dinner

The Pakistan Welfare Forum Qatar (PWFQ), in a significant partnership with Qatar Charity (QC), recently collaborated to organize their annual fundraising dinner in Doha. This highly anticipated event served as a key platform to gather essential financial support for a multitude of initiatives aimed at uplifting the Pakistani expatriate community in Qatar. The primary goal of the evening was to secure resources that would enable the continuation and expansion of vital programs. Funds generated from the dinner are specifically designated to support PWFQ’s existing programs, ensuring their sustainability and reach. These full programs encompass critical areas including education, healthcare, legal assistance, and broader social welfare efforts within the community, directly addressing the needs of low-income Pakistani expatriates. The successful collaboration between PWFQ and Qatar Charity shows their shared commitment and ongoing efforts to provide assistance across multiple sectors, relying heavily on community support and charitable contributions to achieve their humanitarian objectives. The annual dinner is a cornerstone event, not only for fundraising but also for reinforcing the strong bonds within the community and with its key partners.

Event Ceremony Notes

The evening commenced with a solemn and respectful recitation from the Holy Quran, delivered with grace by Qari Abdur Raheem, setting a reflective tone for the proceedings. Following the recitation, the national anthems of Qatar and Pakistan were played for all attendees, fostering a sense of unity and national pride among the diverse audience. The entire event was skillfully hosted by the renowned influencer and poet, Anwar Ali Rana, whose engaging presence guided the ceremony smoothly.

The fundraising dinner was graced by the presence of a distinguished array of guests, noting the significance of the collaboration and the forum's mission. Among the notable personalities present were Abdullah Abdulhadi Al-Dosari, who holds the esteemed position of Director of the Social Welfare Department at Qatar Charity, demonstrating the organization's high-level commitment. Also representing Qatar Charity were Abdulaziz Mohammed Saleh Al-Ardeshi, the Collection Specialist, and Mohammed Hamid Juma Ibrahim, the Local Projects Specialist, both playing integral roles in the charity's operations. From the Embassy of Pakistan in Doha, Atiya Iqbal, the Charge d’Affaires, and Osama Idrees, the Community Welfare Attaché, were also among the attendees, showing the diplomatic support for the community's welfare initiatives. Their presence collectively emphasized the broad institutional backing for the Pakistan Welfare Forum Qatar’s endeavors.

Mubashir Nadeem, the General Secretary of the Pakistan Welfare Forum Qatar (PWFQ), provided a full overview of the forum’s extensive work. Through a detailed multimedia review, he noted the various activities and initiatives undertaken by the organization throughout the year. His presentation offered an insightful look into the forum's dedication and its impact on the lives of many. Concluding the formal program of the evening, Chaudhary Mohammad Ajmal, a Senior FEC member, delivered a heartfelt vote of thanks. His remarks extended gratitude to all participants, the distinguished guests, and the dedicated organizers whose collective efforts made the event a resounding success.

Partnership and Support

The Pakistan Welfare Forum Qatar (PWFQ) consistently provides key assistance to low-income Pakistani expatriates in critical areas, ensuring their well-being and stability in Qatar. This support extends across education, social welfare, and both medical and legal assistance, addressing fundamental needs within the community. This vital support is further bolstered by innovative initiatives such as the Assalam Schools. These schools play a key role by offering free education to students in Qatar, thereby removing financial barriers to learning for many families. The establishment of these impactful schools was a result of a collaborative effort involving several key organizations: the Education Above All Foundation, Qatar Charity, the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, and the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, demonstrating a concerted approach to educational access.

Community Welfare Attaché Osama Idrees, from the Embassy of Pakistan, took the opportunity to acknowledge the Pakistani community's strong and unwavering support for various welfare causes. He specifically recognized PWFQ's significant and indispensable role in spearheading and coordinating many of these humanitarian efforts. Abdullah Abdulhadi Al-Dosari, representing Qatar Charity, commended the PWFQ's unwavering dedication and its effective execution of welfare programs. He passionately encouraged all attendees to make generous contributions during the event, emphasizing the direct impact their donations would have. To facilitate these key contributions, Qatar Charity established special arrangements at the venue, ensuring a streamlined and convenient process for those wishing to contribute to the various initiatives and support the forum's mission.

Speeches and Future Vision

The annual fundraising event served multiple important purposes beyond just collecting funds; it was also a significant occasion to celebrate the Pakistan Welfare Forum Qatar's (PWFQ) numerous accomplishments over the past year. It provided an opportunity to formally acknowledge the tireless dedication of its volunteers and the invaluable support of its partners, without whom much of their work would not be possible. A key component of the evening was also to outline future initiatives, setting a clear vision for continued service and growth. PWFQ President Qaiser Anwar addressed the gathering with a full speech, reflecting on the organization’s achievements and detailing its ongoing efforts to serve the community. His address noted the forum's unwavering dedication to its mission and its tangible impact over the past year.

Riyaz Ahmed Bakali, a respected social worker and a distinguished member of the Founding Executive Committee (FEC), provided attendees with an insightful overview of the forum’s core objectives. Bakali meticulously detailed the fundamental principles guiding the PWFQ’s operations and reiterated its profound commitment to community welfare, explaining the ethos that drives their work. Adding to the impactful speeches, Senior FEC member Chaudhary Parvez Iqbal also spoke passionately about the critical importance of helping those in need within the expatriate community. Iqbal's remarks powerfully showed the humanitarian aspect of the forum's work and its profound positive impact on vulnerable individuals within the Pakistani expatriate community in Qatar. The collective speeches from these key figures reinforced the forum's steadfast commitment to its mission, celebrated its achievements, and clearly articulated its ambitious plans for continued service and support to those who need it most.