Kuwait Financial Centre “Markaz” has announced the renewal of its Gold Sponsorship of the Children's Cancer Center of Lebanon (CCCL). The non-profit organization offers free treatment and psychosocial support to children and their families affected by cancer. Markaz has been supporting the center for the last 13 years as part of its corporate social responsibility strategy, which focuses on three pillars: building human capacity, aligning the business environment with sustainable development principles, and promoting good governance in the business environment.
To highlight and garner support for CCCL’s humanitarian efforts, the organization hosted a charity concert on March 15th at the St. Regis Kuwait Hotel. The event was held under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Salem Abdullah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Kuwait, and was attended by more than 450 people, company representatives, and high-level officials. The attendees expressed their support for the center's mission of providing free medical treatment to children.
Commenting on the occasion, Mr. Abdullatif W. Al-Nusif, Managing Director, Wealth Management and Business Development at Markaz, said: "Markaz is proud to support the vital role that CCCL played in the lives of more than 5,000 children from Lebanon and the region for more than 20 years. Their commitment to providing world-class healthcare services, sans any discrimination, to those in need is a beacon of hope across the region. Our belief in the importance of private sector humanitarian support in the pursuit of common social objectives will see us continue to aid the center’s growth. These efforts reflect our dedication to promoting good health and well-being for all, one of the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals.
Established in 2002, the Children's Cancer Center in Lebanon has treated nearly 50% of children cancer patients in Lebanon, including non-Lebanese residents and refugees from the MENA region, and has seen widespread recognition as a leading national and regional NGO. The Children's Cancer Center in Lebanon currently treats more than 500 patients, with an average cure rate of 80%.