Samaher Saif Al Yazal
- I loved charitable and voluntary work from a young age
- Bahrain has a full history in the volunteer field
- Good work is a metal rooted in the people of Bahrain
Kholoud Abdullah Farhan is a distinguished figure in the Bahraini volunteer work, and an activist who has a great presence in the social, cultural, media, training and social forums, and it has its mark in volunteer work locally, Gulf and Arab, she loved volunteer work from an early age, and she saw herself in it, and stressed that sound instinct always calls on man to provide goodness and help the needy, and that charitable and voluntary work is an effective role And tangible in the development and development of society.
She looks at charitable work as a noble message, and the Ambassador of Goodwill was chosen at the International Association for Justice and Peace in Norway in 2000 AD, then came within the network of Arab women pioneers that aim to support young female talents and enhance Arab solidarity in women’s issues, and was honored among the 100 best influencing personalities in volunteer work in the Arab world.
“Al -Watan” interviewed it to highlight its distinguished experience, and the following is the text of the dialogue.
When did you start engaging in volunteer work?- I loved charitable and voluntary work from an early age, and I always saw myself in this field, so I stuck to the authorities that work in the charitable and voluntary fields by providing assistance and contributing with others in volunteer work that serves Bahrain, dear, but the real entry in the volunteer work came after completing the years of study and marriage where my activity in volunteer work increased widely and large Especially in helping the needy families, and the needy and honoring senior citizens and retirees. I see in this service a special worship for God Almighty, and the service of the homeland and the citizen.
Tell us about the most prominent stations in your voluntary career.- By the grace of God Almighty, I went through many stages that I started working under the umbrella of charitable and voluntary societies, and through it I gained experience, and I participated in all events and did not stop this field for many years, little by little I started to develop and progress at work, and in the year 2000 AD I was chosen as the Ambassador of Goodwill at the International Association for Justice and Peace As a goodwill ambassador, she made a great effort as she held many volunteer activities that had resonance in the hearts of people and through local newspapers, and one day I was surprised by a call from the International Organization of Voluntary Work, when she saw in me perseverance and honesty in the direction and my love for good work chose me as an ambassador in Bahrain, and I continued in this great effort, until it was proven to the organization and others with my ability to lead volunteer work, and for three years Dozens of events, especially in the service of senior citizens and honoring those who have spent themselves in the service of Bahrain, and helping the needy families. At a later stage, I was chosen within the network of Arab women pioneers that aim to support young women’s talents and enhance Arab solidarity in women’s issues, and I was also honored among the best 100 influential figures in volunteer work in the Arab world, in appreciation of my contributions in supporting the elderly and people with special needs, in addition to Leading donation campaigns for the needy, and I also honored inside and outside Bahrain for my participation in volunteer work.
What are the goals that you were appointed to achieve? And the men of righteousness and charity in our dear kingdom through their material and moral care for the events in which many segments of society were honored.
How do you see charitable and voluntary work?- Voluntary work is a noble message, God’s mountain upon whom human instinct is good, so that a good instinct always calls on a person to provide good and stand with those who need help, and our true Islamic religion urged us to do good and volunteer work, even if the simplest things such as introducing pleasure in the heart of a person, or the abuse of harm from the road, or the provision of water to animals in the days of the severe heat, the Messenger of God, peace be upon him, said: Headed, or planted a cultivation, so he eats a bird, a person, or a beast, unless he has charity. Because a person does it voluntarily without forcing others, and this is why voluntary works are one of the important sources of good; Because it contributes to reflecting a positive image of society, showing the extent of its prosperity, and the spread of good morals among its members.
How do you see Bahrain in charitable and voluntary work between the past and the present? Young people are a major role in the rise of Bahrain over the ranks of the countries of the world in humanitarian work that constitutes a prominent presence in this vital field. If we go back to history, we will find very bright models and full of voluntary work that emphasizes the originality and metal of the Bahrainis in their solidarity and cooperation as if they were one family and it is a sophisticated guide and progress that reflects the cultural roots of Bahrain, and we can strike, for example, the fire of the Muharraq Market in 1920, The famous incident that was called “the year of edition in 1925”, and the most famous incident in our modern history “The Year of Mercy in 1929” when the plague disease spread in the country, and all the people of Bahrain in these historical incidents showed their love for good and volunteering, which also reflects their magnanimity, hypocrisy and the speed of their response to rescue and preservation of lives, as the history of our dear country in this field is abundant with bright pictures.
In your opinion, what is the role of the people of goodness in this field? They donated it, but rather they tell her that they are from the people of goodness, and without any person other than those workers knowing that this family, or that received help from anyone, and this was the nature of society as an expression of the noble prophetic saying that his right is not known as the north, and this method was followed in providing aid, especially at disasters.
Do you think that volunteer work plays the important role in developing the country?- Certainly volunteer work is an effective and tangible role in developing society and filling its need with the aim of improving the life of the individual and assisting the needy classes of society, the volunteer work contributes to social and economic development, by providing educational services, helping to develop and contributes with state institutions in advancing society through the efforts made by volunteers, whether by treating patients or by establishing lessons or Awareness and guidance lectures, or in general, volunteer work is of great importance; Because it belongs to society and the homeland with great benefits that cannot be limited, in a way that reduces the economic and social burden on the state, and pushes the spirit of cooperation between institutions, bodies, official and governmental bodies and society, and increases the bonds of brotherhood and love among members of society, and reduce the level of emptiness among young people and their distance from the disadvantages of emptiness; It reduces the level of deviation, and makes the state in the ranks of developed countries that value volunteer work, and link it to social development in its various fields.
How do you see the media interaction with your voluntary efforts? In the newspaper, which indicates that “the homeland” is aware of the importance of volunteer work, and the important, social, social and cultural roles it plays, as it indicates a conscious and upscale understanding of those in charge of the newspaper’s order in administration, and in liberation all of them all the appreciation, respect and calls for success and payment.
