American Firms Help Qatari Special-Needs Children

Published March 1st, 2000 - 03:00 GMT

Coca Cola and Burger King prepared free meals and other entertainment for children with special needs.

The 50 children, who were between the ages of 3-9, from al Shufalah center participated in this initiative, which included also gifts from the American companies, a Raya daily reports. Al Shufalah center was established under the sponsorship of Shiekha Muza Bint Naser al Masned. It is non-profitable charity organization that is funded by donations from leading firms. It aims to develop the cultural and educational abilities as well as the quality of life of special-needs children under age 18.