Testimonies
HE Mr. Abdullah Bin Hamad Al Attiyah, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy and Industry
30/01/11
"It is no doubt what SDC offers by way of its various projects and programs, which include all sectors of society, and helps to achieve the philosophy of development in Qatar that was laid out by His Highness the Amir and that is based on the Qatari Citizen whom it considers the object and means of development."
HE Mr. Yousef Hussain Kamal, Minister of Economy and Finance Chairman of QNB Group
30/01/11
QNB applauds the efforts and activities of the Social Development Center in development in accordance with the vision and goals of Qatar Foundation.
Aisha Hassan Mohammad Al Bou Ainayn
30/01/11
كفو و ما قصرتو وبيض الله وجيهكم I had the great pleasure and I was delighted to meet H.H. the Emir of State, Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani, and H.H. Sheikha Mozah Bint Nasser Al Missned in person.
30/01/11
When you work with the Social Development Center, you get astonished of the way they deal with visitors and their readiness to answer any questions.
30/01/11
The Social Development Center is for everyone, thanks to God and to the Center, I could plan for my expectations and ambitions, and make my dream come true.
30/01/11
I would like to thank the Small and Medium Projects Development Center and the Social Development Center for all efforts made to develop the commercial society, and I do wish them success and prosperity.
30/01/11
I compared my experience at the Social Development Center to the wine, which goes better and becomes tastier with time.
Rima Farhan Saleh Musleh Al-Awlaqi
30/01/11
The Social Development Center imprinted on my memory a positive and optimistic image, it is not easy to feel disappointed as I was, after joining the First Step Program, I felt myself a successful person, someone who has a real goal in life, I felt myself an important productive member in the society.
HE Sheikh Abdulrahman Bin Khalifa Al Thani, Minister of Municipality and Urban Planning
30/01/11
On the occasion of the 11th year of the many Social Development Center accomplishments, I cannot but express the highest regard and respect for Her Highness Sheikha Mozah bint Nasser Al Missned, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science, and Community Development for her great support for social development.
HE Dr. Sultan Bin Hassan Al Dhabit Al Dosari, Minister of Labor
30/01/11
On the occasion of the 11th anniversary of the Social Development Center, we have the pleasure of congratulating SDC and its managers on all the efforts they have made to translate the principle of serving the nation and its citizens into a tangible reality through its programs and projects, which are based on human and social development and supporting families and working women.
HE Mr. Nasser Bin Abdullah Al Hamidi, Minister of Social Affairs
30/01/11
On the occasion of the 11th anniversary of the Social Development Center, it pleases me to offer my most sincere wishes for more success and progress for the SDC in performing its noble mission. I am also pleased to express the Ministry of Social Affairs' desre for continuous cooperation and willingness to provide all types of support to the SDC that it may further benefit our dear homeland, Qatar.
30/01/11
The dedicated humanitarian efforts of the Social Development Center have enhanced the ability of individuals to work and exchange expertise among themselves in order to improve the living conditions of the family, which is a great help in confronting challenges and dealing with them effectively. Its efforts contribute to sustainable development.
HE Sheikh Faisal Bin Qassim Bin Faisal Al Thani, Chairman of Al Faisal Holding Group
30/01/11
The Social Development Center is one of the most prominent and successful social work organizations in the State of Qatar; over the last 11 years, since its founding under the generosity of Her Highness Sheikha Mozah bint Nasser Al Missned, SDC has accomplished numerous effective charity projects and programs that have increased social development and awareness among individuals and families. SDC has had a great and important role in training and developing human resources and enabling them to be independent, productive, and self reliant.
HE Sheikh Abdullah Bin Muhammad Bin Saud Al Thani, Chairman of Qtel
30/01/11
At Qtel we are pleased to cooperate with the Social Development Center in supporting and sponsoring social development projects in the State of Qatar.
HE Mr. Ahmad Bin Abdallah Al Marri, Minister of Religious Endowments and Islamic Affairs
30/01/11
Social development and attempting to elevate the community according to an objective and scientific vision is one of the heavy industries in building civilization. It requires dedication and specialization, and the Social Development Center has taken upon itself to labor at this great mission that requires all possible support and assistance from everyone because it in turn benefits everyone, and its reward from God is great, almighty God willing.
HE Mr. Abdullah Bin Khalifa Al Attiyah, Chairman of the Qatar Commercial Bank
30/01/11
What impressed us in this modern organization are the visions expressing horizons and dreams that have exceeded the ambitions and the hopes of the people of this society.
23/01/11
We follow with all interest and attention all of the projects, programs, and activities that the Social Development Center undertakes to help all sectors of Qatari society to improve their production levels and quality of life, and to raise the level of participation of these sectors in the various areas of the economic, social, and political lives of our society.
HE Sheikh Nawaf Bin Nasser Bin Khalid Al Thani, Executive Chairman of the Nasser Bin Khalid Group
23/01/11
The strength and health of nations is measured by the hard work, dedication, and commitment of its people and successive generations.
HE Dr. Ali Bin Sumaikh Al Marri, President of the national Committee for Human Rights
23/01/11
On this charitable occasion, the National Human Rights Committee expresses its greatest regard for the noble mission of the Social Development Center and its generous efforts towards its noble aims in its work to build stable families and develop human resources in order to accomplish social development in a manner that embodies an effective contributing to elevating human rights in the State of Qatar.
HE Dr. Ahmad Mohammed Ali, President of the Islamic Development Bank Group, Jeddah
23/01/11
The Social Development Center is a leading channel that we hold very dear for its effective role in developing Qatari society and its human resources as well as its work to invest in them. The role of the SDC becomes clear through its group of programs, services, and training which are aimed at helping Qatari families—men and women and young people alike—to achieve self-reliance and independence.
Ms. Nada Al-Nashif, Regional Director, ILO Regional Office in Beirut
23/01/11
Cooperation between the International Labor Organization and the Social Development Center goes back to the year 2001, and has resulted in the establishment of the Tanmia Center for Small and Medium Enterprises at the Social Development Center in 2008.
HE Mr. Khalifa Abdulla Turki Al Subaey, Qatar Insurance Company President & Group CEO
23/01/11
We have followed with pride the efforts put forth by the Social Development Center in caring for Qatari families and enhancing their role in society through training and rehabilitation and technical and financial support for self-initiatives.
Mr. Alex Dodds, President and General Manager of ExxonMobil Qatar Inc.
23/01/11
ExxonMobil Qatar offers its most sincere congratulations to the Social Development Center for its great accomplishments over the course of the last eleven years in fulfilling the missions that it has been tasked with to support human resource development and investment through a group of programs and services that enhance the ability of families in Qatar to become self-reliant.
23/01/11
Still firm in memory is that small meeting that included me, Dr. Shaikha Al Missned, and Dr. Saif Al Hajari at a small villa in Madinat Khalifa to exchange opinions about the first organizational structure of Qatar Foundation.
22/01/11
We at the Doha UNESCO office follow with admiration and respect the great humanitarian services offered by the Social Development Center and its efforts to build family capabilities in order to enable families to boost their social and economic situation and become self-reliant.
22/01/11
“When the seed is strong and is planted in fertile ground, it will continue to give for many years, and numerous generations will enjoy its fruit. May the giving of the Social Development Center be described as such. The center appeared in our society with a new philosophy of work that emphasizes the values of volunteer work and participation, and followed a scientific and development methodology that focuses on building capabilities instead of grants and alms. Its approach builds sustainable opportunities for fragile sectors that need help to make their way in life. Gradually, the success of the approach has been firmly proven and its effects have been demonstrated to many of the people of the homeland and those overseeing it.”
30/12/10
You may meet in your life someone who enriches you with optimism and creativity… As to me, the Social Development Center was the source for creativity and flow of buried talents needing a special touch to appear to the economic world and the public.
