Manama, The first edition of the Mahfoodha Al Zayani Humanitarian Award was launched today, in the presence of Ali bin Saleh Al Saleh, Chairman of the Shura Council, and Osama bin Ahmed Khalaf Al Asfoor, the Minister of Social Development, at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel.
Shaikh Ali bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Secretary-General of the Royal Humanitarian Foundation (RHF), members of the Al Zayani family, and other community figures also attended the event.
Al Asfoor commended the launch of the award, named after Mahfoodha Al Zayani, in recognition of her 70 years of dedication to voluntary work. He noted that the award reflects the commitment of Al Zayani family to humanitarian and community values, as its objectives align with the sustainability of voluntary work and fostering purposeful partnerships that benefit society.
The minister highlighted Mahfoodha Al Zayani’s significant contributions to voluntary work in social, charitable, and humanitarian domains. He said her efforts have left a lasting impact on indivi
duals and families.
Al Asfoor encouraged the community and institutions to continue this legacy, closely examining the outcomes of such humanitarian initiatives to create plans that achieve positive change. He expressed hope that the award would inspire future generations to follow in the footsteps of those who dedicated their lives to serving the community.
Zayed Rashid Alzayani, Chairman of Al Zayani Investments, expressed his gratitude to the minister and the Ministry of Social Development for their cooperation in launching the initiative. He said it was a source of pride for Al Zayani Investments to launch this award, bearing the name of someone dear to them. He hoped this award would inspire younger generations.
The Mahfoodha Al Zayani Humanitarian Award aims to promote humanitarian values and encourage youth to engage in volunteer work to achieve sustainable positive impact. The award, which includes a judging panel consisting of Al Zayani family members and experts in charity and humanitarian work,
will provide financial prizes totalling $40,000 to the winners.
Source: Bahrain News Agency