Zain distributes aid packages to 150 underprivileged families in Zarqa

Zain, part of the Zain Group, the leading mobile operator in the Middle East and Africa, distributed aid packages to 150 underprivileged families in Zarqa as part of the company’s annual winter campaign.  The parcels were disseminated in cooperation with the Jordan - Hashemite Fund for Human Development.

The packages, comprising basic food and winter supplies including heaters and blankets, were distributed to families within Al Hashimiah area.

Zain General Manager Ahmed Al Shatti that the 
company’s strategy focuses primarily onsupporting the local community through its corporate Social responsibility policy. He added that the annual winter campaign stems from the company’s strategy to support social development. Al Shatti further noted that the company seeks to support various national initiatives and launches initiatives which support developments in the various local sectors.

Governor of Al Hashimiah Musa Al Jbour, a witness of the package dissemination process said: "This initiative is a representation of the noble efforts put forward by the Jordan Hashemite Fund which is headed by HRH Princess Bassma Bint Talal alongside and one of the local companies to help underprivileged families in the area".

Held at a secondary school in Al Qnayeh, the distribution process took place in the presence of representatives from Zain and the Jordan Hashemite Fund. Also present were dignitaries from the area who showed their appreciation towards this initiative.

It is worth mentioning that the Zain winter campaign is part of a number of other initiatives launched by Zain to support the local community. During the Holy month of Ramadan, the company organizes a yearly Rahman banquets in all Jordanian governorates. Zain also participated in various charitable initiatives in its aim to develop the local community. Said initiatives include the Zain relief fund to assist underprivileged families and individuals not covered by the Ministry’s National Aid Fund.

January 29,2009