Special Needs Children Celebrate Donation from Samsung

Al Noor Training Centre for Children with Special Needs receives a check worth AED 131,860.15 donated by Samsung Gulf Electronics

Dubai, UAE – September 12, 2013 – Al Noor Training Center for Children with Special Needs today received a donation check worth AED131,860.15  from Mr. Young Soo Kim, President of Samsung Gulf Electronics. The funds, which were raised through Samsung's Ramadan campaign, will help towards improving facilities and enhancing the curriculum for children with special needs at Al Noor.

Part proceeds from the sale of select Samsung products were donated to the school during the Ramadan campaign including the widely popular GALAXY S4 smart phone, the Samsung F8000 Smart TV and the AW3 refrigerator. Consumers were also encouraged to generate points through Samsung's Facebook application ‘Together for Charity', as well as via interactive games on site at the Samsung roadshow stand at Mall of Emirates. A set donation from the points accumulated were then converted into dirhams, adding to the overall donation

Isphana Al Khatib, Director of Al Noor Training Center for Children with Special Needs said, “We thank Samsung Gulf Electronics for their ongoing support towards Al Noor Training Centre for Children with Special Needs. This generous donation is a testament to Samsung's investment in our students and the money will provide valuable resources for a better learning environment.”

Mr. Young Soo Kim, President of Samsung Gulf Electronics commented, “Each year, we work closely with Al Noor Centre during our Ramadan Campaign where part proceeds from the sale of our select products are donated to the benefit of the students. We are very happy to be able to make a real difference to the lives of Al Noor students and enhance their overall educational experience.”

The donation is part of the wider ‘Samsung Hope for Children' program with Al Noor Training Centre that aims to drive the growth of future generations and create new possibilities for children using Samsung's knowledge and technologies.

Established in 1981, Al Noor Training Center for Children with Special Needs is dedicated to the nurturing and development of the Special Needs Community in Dubai. The Centre runs with the support of the Ministry of Social Affairs.

About Al Noor Training Center for Children with Special Needs

Al Noor Training Centre for Children with Special Needs is a non-profit organization which falls under the Ministry of Social Affairs.  For the past 31 years, Al Noor has been providing high quality professional training to the special needs community in Dubai.  In 1981, we started with 8 children and have since grown to a recognized establishment with over 270 students. In 2007, we moved to our own premises in Al Barsha. Our purpose-built facility has been donated to us by HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE, Ruler of Dubai and through the benefaction of HRH Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein.
The Centre can accommodate up to 300 special children. Our current roster comprises of 270 children from 30 nationalities with various physical and cognitive challenges such as Down syndrome, Cerebral Palsy and Autism.  Al Noor uses a trans disciplinary approach to implement its training programme and in addition to teaching, offers Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy, Psychological services, Sports and Music. Al Noor also has its own Work Placement Unit which trains students with a capability for open employment.
Smiles n' Stuff is Al Noor's very own vocational training gift and coffee shop. It is the only one of its kind in the GCC, where all the products are handcrafted by children with special needs. The goal of Al Noor's Vocational Training Unit is to make children skilled and productive members of the community and training is offered in the Carpentry, Screen Printing, Sewing, and Bakery Units. This initiative also helps raise awareness and funds for Al Noor Training Centre.

About Samsung Hope for ChildrenSince our founding in 1969, Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. has worked with passion and purpose to actively serve as a generous and ethical corporate citizen everywhere we operate. The Samsung Hope for Children program was launched globally to bring attention to the worldwide need for childhood education and healthcare. By supplying Samsung products, lending our expertise and providing financial support, we are able to create new possibilities for children to pursue their interests and have a successful future. It is one of the ways in which Samsung uses our innovation to create a better world.
For more information, please visit www.samsung.com/ae/hopeforchildren

About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in technology, opening new possibilities for people everywhere. Through relentless innovation and discovery, we are transforming the worlds of televisions, smartphones, personal computers, printers, cameras, home appliances, LTE systems, medical devices, semiconductors and LED solutions. We employ 236,000 people across 79 countries with annual sales of US$187.8 billion. To discover more, please visit www.samsung.com.