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Tuesday, 15 December 2009
 
UAE-Palestine Polo Challenge Set To Deliver A Brighter 2010 For Less Privileged Communities
Monday, 18 January 2010
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The Polo Palestine Cup match, which took place at the Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club, was concluded in Dubai with the participation of international-standard polo players from the UAE, Europe, and around the Middle East region to showcase their equestrian prowess for the charitable initiative.  Proceeds from the Palestine Cup will benefit the Welfare Association, which has earmarked funds for emergency medical supplies and programmes for disabled children in the West Bank, Gaza, and Lebanon.
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Seeds of Giving – Beirut 2009 WAY
Wednesday, 10 February 2010

Debut activity of “Welfare Association for Youth” to reinforce youth communication with their homeland and to start a process of giving

“The WAYers were great in their interaction and contribution. This encourages us to seize boundless opportunities in order to achieve greater participation and communication in the future.”

This is how Jawdat Shawwa, head of the Youth Engagement Task Force and member of the Welfare Association’s (WA) Board of Trustees, expressed his delight upon the conclusion of events in the Seeds of Giving program organized by WAY in Beirut between 18-23 December 2009.

The 6-day program consisted of a number of activities including visits to refugee camps and volunteering in a number of WA projects implemented by Ghassan Kanafani Cultural Foundation (GKCF), as well as a series of workshops, recreational, artistic and cultural activities.

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