Doha, July 22 (QNA) – The Orphan Care Center (Dreama) of the Qatar Social Work Foundation, in cooperation with Mwani Qatar, concluded the “Little Captain” program, which aimed to introduce children to the maritime and logistics sector in the State of Qatar through a series of educational and interactive activities hosted at Hamad Port Visitor Center.

According to a statement from Mwani Qatar on Wednesday, the program comes as part of Dreama’s commitment to providing qualitative educational experiences that contribute to enriching children’s knowledge, enhancing their awareness of different professional fields, and giving them the opportunity to discover their interests and abilities through learning by practice and direct experience—supporting the center’s vision of empowering children and preparing them for the future.

The program included several educational and interactive stations such as learning about the history of maritime navigation in Qatar, exploring port operations and logistics services, visiting the maritime museum, participating in educational experiences inside the aquarium, as well as awareness workshops on marine life and environmental sustainability, in addition to various interactive activities tailored to the targeted age group.

Executive Director of Dreama Sheikha Najla bint Ahmed Al-Thani said: “We believe at Dreama in the importance of providing diverse educational experiences that broaden children’s horizons, enhance their knowledge, and connect them with vital sectors in the country. The ‘Little Captain’ program is a distinguished model of interactive learning that allows children the opportunity to explore, experiment, and acquire new skills and knowledge in a stimulating educational environment.”

She added: “We are proud of our partnership with Mwani Qatar in implementing this qualitative program, which introduced children to the maritime and logistics sector and gave them the chance to closely observe the work environment, thereby enhancing their awareness of future opportunities and supporting their journey toward building ambitions and choosing career paths in the future.”

For his part, Marketing and Public Relations Manager at Mwani Qatar Hamad Ali Faraj Al Ansari said: “We are pleased to cooperate with Dreama in launching the ‘Little Captain’ program for the center’s beneficiaries, which comes as an essential part of the summer program activities at Hamad Port Visitors Center for 2026. This initiative reflects Mwani Qatar’s firm commitment to social responsibility and its continuous support for educational and awareness projects targeting younger generations, with the aim of introducing them to the vital role of the maritime and logistics sector in supporting national development.”

He added: “Through such initiatives, we seek to provide interactive knowledge experiences that enrich participants’ culture and allow them to closely experience the work environment in ports and logistics services, thereby contributing to honing their skills and helping them explore promising career opportunities in this vital sector.”

At the conclusion of the program, the participating children expressed their joy at the experiences they had and the activities they engaged in, which gave them the opportunity to learn closely about the maritime sector and the operational environment of ports, in an experience that combined educational benefit with practical application in enjoyable interactive settings.

The “Little Captain” program embodies a purposeful community partnership between Dreama and Mwani Qatar, contributing to enriching children’s knowledge experiences, developing their skills, and enhancing their readiness for the future through qualitative educational programs with sustainable impact. (QNA)