ROTA Supports Bangladesh Projects with Fundraising Iftar

Doha, August 05 (QNA) - As part of its ongoing Ramadan 2012 Project, Reach Out To Asia (ROTA) will host a Fundraising Iftar sponsored by Occidental Petroleum Corporation with all proceeds from the event to be donated to construct 10 non-formal education centres in Bangladesh. The inaugural ROTA Fundraising Iftar takes place at Qatar Foundation Students Centre on Wednesday 8th August as ROTA invites its corporate and community partners to share Iftar and take part in a silent auction of framed project photographs. Auction items feature photographs taken by ROTA volunteers engaged in local and international volunteer activities and provides Fundraising Iftar guests with an opportunity to see ROTA projects through the eyes of those engaged in the field. "Over the past few years, ROTA partners have always demonstrated incredible corporate responsibility and generosity. By taking part in our Fundraising Iftar, our partners will bring hope of a better future for hundreds of Bangladeshi children," says ROTA Executive Director Essa Al Mannai. In collaboration with Muslim Aid, ROTA supports more than 50 schools in rural areas of Bangladesh and has provided disaster preparedness training for 1200 youth, 6000 family members and 100,000 community members since 2008. After initially supporting efforts in the aftermath of Cyclone Sidr which devastated large areas of Bangladesh in 2007, ROTA and Muslim Aid now provide non-formal children s education, vocational skills for youth and adults and are building a vocational training centre which will also act as a cyclone shelter and disaster risk reduction training centre. "Access to quality education is essential for a child s physical, emotional, social and intellectual growth. In addition to building new education centres, we hope our Fundraising Iftar will bring new hope and prosperity to disadvantaged Bangladeshi communities" Added Al Mannai.(QNA)