The Arab American University has held a Ramadan Iftar banquet in honor of the Nursing for Seniors Home Association with the presence of Dr. Laila Herzallah, Assistant to AAUP President for Community Affairs, representing the University, Mr. Osama Al Silawi, Director of the Association, a number of members of the administrative staff, employees of the Association, as well as a number of volunteering students.

During the Iftar banquet, Dr. Herzallah praised the role of the association’s management, which she described as great, in caring for the hosted elderly people, noting the progress the association has achieved over its recent years despite the difficult circumstances that the governorate is going through. Dr. Herzallah also praised the association’s pioneering and important role in providing accommodation and good care for the elderly, stressing the University’s interest in Community contribution in these activities that serve the local community and helps students deepen the importance of voluntary work in the holy month of Ramadan.

Dr. Herzallah made clear that this activity is to deepen the University’s relationship with associations and institutions and to encourage everyone to allocate part of their contributions to these institutions. The success of the activity was considered a message of support by the Arab American University through its social program. The director of the association thanked AAUP for this assistance to the elderly people, praising its important role in the country and its constant community support for all.