Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani honoured 11 winners of the inaugural Rawda Award for Excellence in Social Work, recognising innovative social initiatives across individual, family, non-profit, and private sector categories.

The award operates under the Ministry of Social Development and Family in partnership with Daam.

Individual category: The late Sheikha Hessa bint Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Thani received the Rawda Award for "War and Disability: Sport and Peace." Dr. Buthaina bint Abdullah Al Abdulghani received the Excellence Shield for "Care and Empowerment of Value-Based Initiatives."

Family category: The family of Saleh bin Majid Al Khulaifi won for "Autism Parents Platform," while Fahad Abdulhadi Al Ahbabi received the Excellence Shield for "Journey of Hope and Challenge."

Non-profit category: Winners included Qatar Cancer Society's "Wayyakum Platform" and Education Above All Foundation's "Together Project." Qatar Charity received the Excellence Shield, and Wifaq received a certificate of appreciation.

Private sector category: Seashore Group won the Rawda Award, Ooredoo received the Excellence Shield for the Doha Marathon, and Rafeeq Al Darb Company received a certificate of appreciation.

The award underscores Qatar's commitment to strengthening social work as a pillar of national development.

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