Al Rashid Group pledge support to Child’s Wish Society during Holy Month of Ramadan

TDT | Manama

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Al Rashid Group (ARG) yesterday announced that its home-grown brands will partner with Child’s Wish Society, Social Charitable Association under the Ministry of Labour and Social Development to support orphans and needy children and those with chronic diseases during the Holy Month of Ramadan. ARG is a Bahraini homegrown retail and hospitality conglomerate and a division of the Landmark Group in the Kingdom.

ARG’s popular brands, including Mothercare, Centrepoint, Splash, SHOEMART, Lifestyle, Max, Shoexpress, Home Centre, Home Box, Steve Madden and CARPISA, will undertake a donation drive in-store and online, with all proceeds being allocated towards education and essential supplies for orphans, sick and needy children.

Customers making purchases in-store can add a minimum amount starting from 0.100fils and contribute to the Child’s Wish Society.

As a home-grown retailer whose brands are household names in the region, ARG has been led by its mission to add value and support the well-being of the communities it serves.

Through the Ramadan campaign, the company aims to enable children in need in Bahrain in line with the spirit of giving during the Holy Month.

Speaking on the initiative, Samir Misra, Territory Head, Landmark Group, Bahrain, said: “We are partnering with Child’s Wish Society in Bahrain to support children who need special care.

In alignment with the groups’ mission, we are truly invested in ensuring that we are able to provide for as many children as possible. “Our partnership with Child’s Wish Society is a step towards supporting the worthwhile objective of Bahrain Economic Vision 2030 to ensure that every Bahraini has the means to live a secure and fulfilled life and is able to reach his or her full potential.

In keeping with the visionary leadership’s goals, we believe that every individual can make a worthwhile contribution to society when presented with the opportunity to do so. “We are delighted that with our discerning patrons we are able to play our part and provide essential relief to children across this nation, during the Holy Month of Ramadan.”

Manal Al Awadhi, Chairperson of Child’s Wish Society, said: “We thank ARG for partnering with us in supporting children dealing with illnesses and those in need.

In line with our guiding philosophy to shape a cohesive society and instil a culture of generosity, giving, and social responsibility through financial and moral support for children, we are proud to join hands with one of the leading retailers in the region that shares our values.