Doha: Individuals across the country have joined hands in voluntary donations during the holy month of Ramadan and give back to those who are in need. While the community in Qatar is seen actively taking part in Iftar and Suhoor, many have come forward to avoid food waste.
“It is safe to say that charity work remains an important aspect of Qatari society and is likely to continue to grow in importance in the years to come,” Amina, a volunteer told The Peninsula.
Highlighting the significance of charity deeds carried out by many such volunteers like Amina, she said: “There are still individuals and groups in the society who require support from the privileged members of the society. Charitable activities can provide vital assistance to these people, and also foster a sense of community spirit and social responsibility among those who participate in them.”
Taking part in various voluntary groups such as Wa’hab, an awareness campaign that redistributes and reduces food waste, Amina added, “Their efforts have made a real difference in the lives of many people in need, and I am proud to be a part of their volunteer community.”
Speaking to The Peninsula on the initiatives and objectives implemented during the Holy Month, Wardah Mamukoya, founder of Wa’hab said “We want to focus on 3 Rs of food waste, which is reduce, reuse, and recycle. We try to help reduce food waste by going into schools and universities to even talk about its importance because it is the habit that matters.”
Wa’hab, one of the active campaigns for the last 5 years in Qatar is a collective group of volunteers in the country to ensure that the food is redistributed to those who lack it and is not wasted.
“We distribute the food and partner up with restaurants so that they can sponsor any number of meals they want and then we go into labor camps for those who need iftar,” she said adding that by raising more awareness campaigns, people will realise and come forward to take part in giving to the community.
Emphasising the vital role played by Wa’hab, Mamukoya outlined that “We partner with event managements, organisations, food festivals, and press conferences to recycle food waste. We also offer food waste management and recycling solutions so that people can take part in them.”
“Our vision is to have a properly designated food bank where people can donate their surpluses and have that connection to go to the community and to have more people participate in the real Ramadan experience of giving back to the needy,” she added.
