Commercial Bank Supports Awareness and Humanitarian Initiatives to Combat Cancer

As part of its commitment to enhancing its corporate social responsibility and supporting humanitarian and health initiatives, Kuwait Finance House (KFH) visited the Kuwait Association for Combating Smoking and Cancer and the Mackin Club, presenting them with an artwork featuring a series of humanitarian and awareness-raising messages written by the bank’s employees. This gesture was part of an awareness event recently organized by the bank for its staff on the occasion of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

The visit underscored KFH’s dedication to continuing its community role and fostering effective partnerships with civil society organizations and health and awareness entities, thereby reinforcing the values of corporate social responsibility and spreading hope and positivity within society. The visit was attended by the bank’s Corporate Communications sector team, along with Dr. Khaled Ahmed Al-Saleh, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the “Kan” Campaign; Dr. Hessa Majid Al-Shahin, Board Member and head of the Breast Cancer Awareness Initiative; Dr. Iman Al-Shammari, Secretary of the “Kan” Campaign and Chair of the Mackin Club Committee for Empowering Cancer Patients and Survivors; as well as cancer survivors.

Speaking on the occasion, Amal Al-Warraq, Deputy General Manager of Corporate Communications at Kuwait Finance House, stated: “At KFH, we believe that our corporate social responsibility extends beyond financial support to include contributing to raising awareness and promoting a culture of solidarity and mutual support among members of society. This initiative stems from our commitment to involving our employees in humanitarian and awareness activities, conveying their sincere messages of support, hope, and encouragement to breast cancer patients and survivors.”

Representatives of the Kuwait Association for Combating Smoking and Cancer and the Mackin Club expressed their appreciation to KFH for this humanitarian initiative, praising its role in providing psychological and moral support to cancer patients and survivors, and strengthening the spirit of community solidarity. They emphasized the importance of such initiatives in raising health awareness, reinforcing a culture of prevention, and encouraging early detection of the disease.

In conclusion, Amal Al-Warraq expressed her delight that such initiatives are appreciated by the Kuwait Association for Combating Smoking and Cancer and the Mackin Club, commending their significant efforts in health awareness and in providing support and empowerment to cancer patients and survivors. She reaffirmed the bank’s continued support for initiatives that contribute to serving society and enhancing awareness of health, humanitarian, and preventive issues.