Doha: The Qatar chapter of the Oommen Chandy Foundation has been officially launched to promote the ideals of public service and philanthropic initiatives championed by the late former Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy among the expatriate community. Chandy Oommen, MLA and trustee of the foundation, announced the chapter's office-bearers at a press conference in Doha.

Juttas Paul has been appointed Chairman, with Vinod Kora, Jees Joseph and Mujeeb V.C. as Vice-Chairmen. Sreejith S. Nair will serve as General Secretary and Nasar Vadakkekkad as Treasurer. Joby Thomas, Mohammed Rafi, Mohammed Zahir, Navas Thekkumpuram, PC Naufal Kattuppara and Shaneer Edasseri are the committee members, while J.K. Menon has been named Chief Patron.

The foundation aims to support marginalised and economically disadvantaged sections of society through initiatives in education, employment, healthcare, sports and philanthropy. Its activities will include promoting educational, vocational and training opportunities, supporting persons with disabilities, assisting patients through disease detection and healthcare initiatives, and establishing care homes for senior citizens. It also plans to promote sports development through sports science and performance centres, research, competitions and injury-prevention programmes.