ROTA Holds 4th Gala Dinner to Raise Funds for Educational Projects in Asia

Doha, December 11 (QNA) -Under the patronage of HH the Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, and HH Sheikha Mozah bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development (QF), the 4th Reach Out To Asia (ROTA) Gala Dinner on Monday 12th December hopes to raise substantial funds to support existing and new educational projects in Qatar and Asia. Launching the 4th ROTA Gala Dinner during a Press Conference at the Msheireb Enrichment Centre, ROTA Board member HE Sheikha Dr. Aisha bint Faleh Al Thani announced that Msheireb Properties, the master developer of the 31-hectare Msheireb Downtown Doha project that is transforming the heart of Doha, will be the exclusive ROTA 4th Gala Dinner Gold Sponsor. "Reach Out to Asia is an extremely important initiative that makes a real difference in empowering young people in some of the most deprived parts of Asia. Msheireb Proeperties understands that education is the foundation on which solid, sustainable futures are built, and we are committed to sharing our knowledge and experience in sustainable development in ways that can be of the benefit to ROTA and to young people throughout the continent. It is a pleasure to support the 4th ROTA Gala Dinner, and we look forward to further collaboration in the months and years to come," said Eng. Issa M. Al Mohannadi, CEO of Msheireb Properties. Qatar s leading education and humanitarian charity, ROTA will roll out the red carpet at Katara Cultural Village for an expected 500 guests who will include the elite of Qatari society in addition to high profile VIPs, celebrities, statesmen and dignitaries from around the world. Guests will have exclusive opportunities to show their total support for ROTA s work during a Charity Auction, managed by Sotheby s, which is expected to raise a significant sum of money to launch future ROTA programs in Asia and Qatar. Under the theme Unity & Diversity , the four-hour event will be dedicated to celebrating Asia s youth, valuing the importance of education and championing the work of ROTA. During the evening, youth involved in ROTA projects will explain the impact ROTA has had upon their community. Since its 3rd Gala Dinner in 2009, ROTA and its partners have completed landmark projects in the Occupied Palestinian Territories and Cambodia. In partnership with Islamic Relief Worldwide, ROTA has rehabilitated 22 schools in Gaza and improved the educational process by conducting teacher training for 300 teachers. Working in collaboration with its Cambodian partner the Monithapana Foundation, ROTA has expanded the Vihear Suork Schools in Kandal Province by building new primary, secondary and vocational schools to benefit more than 500,000 people in the local community. In addition, the ROTA-funded Kampot Traditional Music and Dance School provides cultural education for orphaned, disabled and vulnerable which focuses on traditional Khmer music and dance, as well vocational training. In Qatar, socially responsible young people eager to make a real difference welcomed the launch of ROTA-Vodafone Qatar Youth Service Clubs (YSC). Since being launched in 2010, each club has been extremely active with milestone projects implemented and participation in events such as the EMPOWER 2011 conference held in April. ( Speaking about the expected outcome of the Gala Dinner and Charity Auction, ROTA Board member H.E. Sheikha Dr. Aisha bint Faleh Al Thani said: "The funds we raise will be channeled to support ongoing and future projects in a number of Asian countries, as well as youth leadership programs here in Qatar. Each of ROTA s previous Gala Dinners raised significant amounts and achieved extensive local and international media coverage. Our hope is for the 4th ROTA Gala Dinner to be equally successful." The Gala Dinner will be followed by an extraordinary charity auction, managed by the world famous auction house Sotheby s. On offer will be a unique selection of luxury items.(QNA)