BNA reported that Aluminum Bahrain’s donation of BHD 10,000 towards Al Rahma Centre underlines the company’s backing for initiatives contributing to the well being of young people with special needs, enhancing their quality of life and enabling them to be productive members of society.

The Riffa based Al Rahma Centre which is part of the Bahrain Association for Mental Retardation provides health, social, psychological, vocational and rehabilitative care in the form of regular day care to both children and young adults who are mentally and physically challenged.

Mr Mahmood Hashim Al Kooheji chairman of Alba’s Board of Directors presented the cheque on Alba’s behalf to Mr Rasheed Al Mearaj chairman of Al Rahma Centre during a meeting held recently at his office in the Central Bank of Bahrain. Also present at the meeting was the Mr Aref Jamsheer deputy chairman of Al Rahma Centre, Mr Hassan Al Asfoor Board Member and Mr Nadia Al Bakr director of the Centre.

Mr Mahmood Hashim Al Kooheji said that “Young people with special needs require special care and Al Rahma Centre is doing wonderful work in enriching the lives of those loved members of our society. We see this support not only as a tangible expression of our corporate social responsibility, but also as a key gesture in building a healthy future for Bahrain’s youth with special needs. Al Rahma Center caters to more than 40 young people at a time, and provides comprehensive services and programs at their purpose built premises in Riffa.”