Zain Strategic Partner of Engineers Without Borders

Company recognized for its support during annual event and Ramadan Ghabga

 

Kuwait - 30 May 2019

Zain, the leading digital service provider in Kuwait, took part in the annual event and Ramadan Ghabga of Engineers Without Borders – Kuwait. During the event, the company was recognized for its strategic partnership of EWB’s programs and activities throughout an entire year.

The annual event and Ramadan Ghabga witnessed the attendance of Honorary President of Engineers Without Borders Hussam Al Kharafi, Founder and CEO of Engineers Without Borders – Kuwait Zainab Al Qarashi, and Zain Kuwait’s External and Internal Relations Department Manager Hamad Al Matar. The event was also attended by a number of diplomats, sponsors’ representative, and volunteers.

Zain’s strategic partnership of Engineers Without Borders’ programs and activities comes in line with its Corporate Sustainability and Social Responsibility strategy, which closely focuses on contributing to the development of the youth sector and the encouragement of various student and volunteering activities. The company partners with many organizations, including student bodies, to invest in education, which is considered an essential element of the further progress of national economy. Zain is also keen on encouraging volunteering efforts that ultimately benefit various segments within the community.

Engineers Without Borders’ initiatives, which are supported by Zain, include many educational and volunteering programs that are related to engineering and are held locally and internationally with the participation of nearly 400 volunteers and engineers from Kuwait. The programs include international projects such as renovating schools in India, and local projects such as renovating homes of underprivileged families in Kuwait, engineering conferences and forums, “Next Engineer” camp for children, “Without Barriers” project to support people with special needs, The Challenge competition, and more. 

Zain’s support to Engineers Without Borders springs from the company’s core Corporate Sustainability and Social Responsibility strategy. The company believes that supporting initiatives such as this one provides young people with skills and tools necessary to help them highlight and develop their skills, ultimately contributing to the further progress of national economy, as well as infuse a sense of responsibility within them.

Engineers Without Borders – Kuwait was founded in 2013 with the aim of making use of engineering skills and experiences to find solutions to various challenges faced by communities inside and outside of Kuwait. EWB’s initiatives focus on enhancing the living conditions in developing countries by building homes and providing access to water and electricity. EWB received the Excellence and Creativity Award for Volunteering Work from H.H. the Amir Sabah Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah.