The Center for Community Service and Continuing Education at Al-Istiqlal University organized a Ramadan Iftar meal for the children in Smile and Hope Association for Children of Cancer and Orphans in Bethlehem city. The aim of this annual initiative is to promote hope of the children, break any psychological barrier in society, and to enhance the spirit of giving.
Furthermore, Eng. Shabban Al Ayat, the Director of the Community Service and Continuing Education Center, expressed his happiness in this initiative, mentioning that this activity comes during the holy month of Ramadan every year, within the continuous activities and initiatives stemming from the vision of the University and its responsibility towards the society to promote the principle of partnership and cooperation on all occasions.
For her part, Ms. Amna Al-Agha, the Honorary President of the Association, expressed her happiness for this event and thanked Al-Istiqlal University for its initiatives with the local community and its institutions. The event was attended by a number of guests from the community, children and their families.