In line with the bank’s leadership in social responsibility and its great role in supporting and empowering people with special needs, Kuwait Finance House (KFH) launched, in collaboration with the Kuwait Society for the Handicapped (KSH), the third training program to train a group of students with special needs at various KFH departments.

KFH has announced the launch of the program for the third consecutive year during a conference held in the presence of KFH Group Chief Human Resources and Transformation Officer, Zeyad Al Omar, KSH Deputy Director, Baraa Al-Jenae in addition to students and a group of KFH and KSH officials.

KFH has taken the advantage of this partnership which is the first-of-its-kind at the banking sector level in Kuwait. This program is an extension of the first edition which was launched three years ago to grant them the opportunity to engage with society, learn new skills and gain experience through direct interaction with employees and customers.

KFH Group Chief Human Resources and Transformation Officer, Zeyad Al Omar expressed his pleasure that this partnership with KSH is extended allowing its students the chance to work and hone new skills.

“Each year, we work actively to contribute to developing your skills through experience at KFH. We also benefit from your high capabilities in enhancing our performance and serving our customers in the best means possible.” added Al Omar.

He went on to say that this cooperation with KSH is the first-of-its-kind at the local banking sector level which undoubtedly benefits KSH and its members, as well as the banking sector, however, the greatest benefit is for the students with special needs who are an integral part of society.

Meanwhile, KSH Deputy Director, Baraa Al-Jenae praised KFH’s efforts in supporting KSH and its members and the keenness to offer a tailored training program for the third consecutive year.

“This constant partnership consolidates the trainees’ efficiency and increases their self-esteem allowing them to be independent and offering them future employment opportunities. It also benefits KSH to achieve its anticipated goal, which is to helping trainees develop their professional skills in line with their abilities and enhance their engagement with society.” said Al-Jenae.

KFH enjoys a long record of special needs support in different fields including sports, education, and scientific activities. KFH also participates in various events and conferences held for this social category, provides the required care, and highlights their talents, capabilities, and skills.

On the banking level, KFH enables people with special needs to benefit from banking products and services without any charges or extra costs including a special branch for the handicapped in each governorate, appropriate car parking, wheelchairs and other support means required for them.