MCA Kuwait in partnership with IOMF is presenting a totally unique event under the banner "SPEND 2015". The acronym SPEND stands to Strengthen families, Promote learning, Empower women, Nurture compassion and Develop talents, and strive to create a change in the society by living to the spirit of the program.
SPEND is a totally unique and novel approach to creating awareness in the community about the value of education and better personal health for every individual. The Organizers realize that many of us in the community are prone to obesity, which is one of the root causes of major illnesses including Diabetes and Hypertension, and is supplemented by Coronary and Kidney diseases. Our disrespect to the environment we live in is a major cause of Cancer, which is a threat to our wellbeing as individuals. The Organizers are keen to see a change in the life style, by giving due respect to the environment we live in, and they are all out to promote cleanliness of surroundings as a slogan, calling for change in attitudes.
With the above in mind, the Organizers plan to have a series of Health Care Seminars led by prominent Health Care Specialists in Kuwait. Dr. Murali Gopal, Medical Oncologist - Kuwait Cancer Control Centre, Dr. Noble Zachariah, Specialist Internist and Diabetologist - Dar Al Shifa Clinic, Dr. Babu Uthaman, Associate Professor at the Faculty of Medicine - Kuwait University & Consultant Cardiologist in Kuwait Heart Centre and Dr. Prasad Nair, Senior Consultant Nephrologist and Transplant Physician - Organ Transplant Centre, Ibn Sina Hospital, will enlighten the public about the importance of a healthy living, away from the threats of Cancer, Diabetes, Coronary and Kidney Diseases on the 30th January 2015 (12:30 to 6:00 PM) at Carmel School, Khaitan.
The Organizers are very keen to take their message to Students as they are the promise of a better future. On the sidelines of SPEND 2015, they plan to conduct a “Students Art Exhibition”, exclusively for Students aged 10 to 18. Students from Schools in Kuwait are welcome to participate in the Art Exhibition by registering their names at www.facebook.com/SPEND2015 till 28th January 2015. Their paintings will be displayed in public at the “SPEND 2015 Handicrafts Exhibition” on the 30th January 2015 at Carmel School, Khaitan from 12:30 to 6:00 PM. The themes for the paintings by students shall be “Nature in its vibrancy” or “Life in action”. Selected best paintings will be awarded Cash Prizes of US$ 150, US$ 100, US$ 50 each, gifts of Handicrafts and Certificates of Merit.
A variety cultural program by different music, band and dance groups in Kuwait is also planned for the day. A large assemblages of people are expected to attend the program, which will be inaugurated by H. E. Sunil Jain, Indian Ambassador to Kuwait.
Finally, SPEND is only beginning of a program with no end in the foreseeable future, as the Organizers believe in spreading the value of education, which is indeed an unending process that creates meaning for human life. The Organizers thank you for your support in spreading the word of SPEND with its full meaning and essence.