​The Community College of Qatar (CCQ) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) withQatar Foundation for Social Work (QFSW), in an endeavor to strengthen co-operation in fields of common concern and contribute to human and social development.

The MoU was signed by CCQ President, Dr. Mohamed Ibrahim Al-Naemi and CEO of the Qatar Foundation for Social Work, Amal bint Abdullatif al-Mannai, during a special ceremony held at the QFSW and in the presence of a group of dignitaries of CCQ and the Foundation and the directors of its affiliated centers.

The partnership aims at co-operation in exchanging experiences, research, studies and data which support the goals of the MoU, as well as accelerate the joint work in the field of practical application programs related to the honing of expertise and enhancing capacity building.

CCQ president said: "Today's MoU marks the beginning of a promising partnership that will combine the forces of both entities for an even greater positive social impact. CCQ is honored to partner with the QFSW and help support its noble aim of making meaningful contributions to Qatari society through its support of civil society organisations."

The CEO of the Qatar Foundation for Social Work enunciated her aspirations to benefit from the distinguished capabilities of CCQ in its areas of specialization. We hope this MoU serves the goals of the Foundation and its affiliated centres in the various domains of social work.

Al-Mannai indicated that joint work in the field of training programmes will equip both parties with refined experiences and skills to develop the national cadres required to build a country with distinct competencies.

The Foundation will work to provide the opportunity for CCQ students to practice various skills in academic specialization fields directly related to the specializations of QFSW's affiliated centres, al-Mannai stated, adding that the co-operation in the field of volunteer services will provide opportunities for contributions based on student volunteering activity at the Foundation and its centres.

Established in August 2013, Qatar Foundation for Social Work operates as a non-profit body that oversees several centres including Social Development Centre (Nama), Al Shafallah Centre for Persons with Disability and Best Buddies Qatar, Family Counseling Centre (Wifaq), The Orphan Care Centre (Dreama), The Centre for Empowerment & Elderly Care (Ehsan), The Protection & Social Rehabilitation Centre (AMAN) and Al Noor Centre for the Blind.