April 2006: Study tour to Al Ghadeer Cow Farm

Children, teachers and the parents of children visited the Al Ghadeer cow farm on the outskirts of Qatar during a study tour.

May 2006: Flower of spring theme activities

Flower of spring was the theme for May 2006 and various activities were carried out including flower arrangement and decoration by the children.

June 2006: Baking Cake activities

In bringing real life experience to the class room, the children under the watchful eyes of the teachers learned how to bake cakes, and they had a good time eating it too.

June 2006: Visit by  singer K S Chitra and Kids Show

The children presented a spectacular show during the visit by renowned Indian singer Padmashree K S Chitra in June 2006. The visit was organized by JACS Doha.

June 2006: Visit by HE Ambassador of India

HOPE was graced by the visit of His Excellency the Ambassador of India to Qatar Dr. George Joseph who is also the patron.

July 2006: Asianet Feature Interview

HOPE Qatar featured on Asianet (Indian TV Channel) with an interview of HOPE’s  Coordinator Dr. Ciby Mathew

October 2006: Visit by Bishop

Rt. Rev. Dr. Zacharias Mar Theophilus Suffragan Metropolitan, bishop of the Malankara Marthoma Church visited and spent some time with the staff and children at HOPE accompanied by Fr. Abey K Joshua, vicar of the Marthoma Church Doha.

November2006: Visit to Shafallah Centre

HOPE delegation led by the Indian Ambassador visited Shafallah Centre for Special Needs and held discussions with Mr. Hassan Ali Bin Ali an his team about mutual support and cooperation.

January 2007: Fun Day at Weill Cornell Medical College

WCMCQ students council celebrated a Fun Day for the HOPE children at its premises in Qatar Foundation Education City with various activities.

February 2007: Friends of HOPE Launched

Friends of HOPE, a forum that enables people from the society to actively participate in and support the activities of HOPE Qatar was launched and office bearers elected.

February 2007: Qatar Tribune publish Special Feature

Qatar Tribune publishes special feature on HOPE Qatar with interviews, photographs and 2 page photo supplement in their English Daily Newspaper. Thank you Qatar Tribune Team for your support.

February 2007: HOPE Kids steal limelight at ICC Show

ICC Indian republic day celebration witness a heart rendering performance by the children of HOPE in front of over 5000 people.

March 2007: Envoys Visit HOPE and pledge support

Ambassadors and Envoys of various Asian Embassies in Qatar visited HOPE, interacted with children and staff and pledged their support. They also awarded Stars of HOPE certificates to the team.

March 2007: HOPE Celebrates FIRST ANNUAL DAY

HOPE marked its first successful and eventful year in operation with colorful cultural display by the children witnessed by dignitaries & guests.

March 2007: HOPE Presence at QAFCO Flower Show

Children from HOPE Qatar participated in the QAFCO flower and vegetable show and competed in regular category with this entry against other children from regular schools. Demonstrating that they can do it too..

April 2007: Visit by Indian Women’s Association Qatar

IWA Qatar team led by its President Mrs. Seetha Krishnan visited HOPE and spent time interacting with the children and teachers. Various other community organizations are joining hands with us.

June 2007: Edutainment trip and activities

Various programs that provide Education and Entertainment were held throughout the term. Included painting, drawing, baking, etc and visits to play areas as in the picture

Watch out for more events as they evolve….