Number of Enrollees at Dar Maken Increases by 24% During Summer

Nada Abu Naser continued Makin House’s diverse activities and initiatives throughout the summer, coinciding with an increase in the number of its members, including cancer patients and survivors. This effort aligns with the institution’s commitment to offering programs that combine awareness, rehabilitation, and empowerment, while enhancing the psychological, social, and skill-based aspects for participants.

Dr. Iman Al-Shamari, chairperson of the Makin Club committee, stated that the House’s activities include individual sessions, religious and faith-based lectures focused on hope in God and strengthening trust in Him, alongside artistic and training workshops such as painting, plaster crafting, and coloring, with participation from survivors who are members of the Makin Club. Dr. Al-Shamari explained that these artistic workshops went beyond mere entertainment, contributing to boosting participants’ morale and giving them a sense of achievement, productivity, and generosity. They also helped participants discover their talents and abilities, thereby enhancing their self-confidence.

Dr. Al-Shamari further clarified that Makin House aims to train, empower, and rehabilitate cancer patients and survivors through awareness and skill-building programs that help them harness their energies and return to society as active and productive members, emphasizing that “Makin” is a home for every cancer patient and survivor.