Qurum Business Group donates wheelchairs to Oman Society for Disabled

Oman Sunday 27/March/2016 22:42 PM
By: Times News Service
Qurum Business Group donates wheelchairs to Oman Society for Disabled

Muscat: Working to make a difference in the communities it serves, the Qurum Business Group (QBG) has donated ten wheelchairs to the Oman Association for the Disabled.
Organised under the umbrella of QBG ECHOES, the Group’s recently launched dedicated Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) platform, the contribution stems from QBG’s belief that all peoplen eed to lead productive and independent lives, regardless of their physical constraints.
Commenting on the donation, Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Ahmed Al Hosni, Vice Chairman and Managing Director of QBG, said, “QBG strongly believes that people with disabilities deserve the opportunity to move freely and live fulfilling lives, with this donation marking an important first step towards addressing their needs. We hope this contribution will help some individuals go back to school, gain employment and have the opportunity to reclaim their lives and fully participate in society.”
QBG ECHOES seeks to help society through its various CSR initiatives.
These activities include environmental conservation, nurturing educational institutions and enhancing employability, development of Small and Medium Enterprises (SME), reaching out to those in need and, most importantly, involving employees through volunteerism.