Jotun Paints hosts 'Colorful Fun Day' for kids at 'Hope Center for Exceptional Needs'

(prHWY.com) July 8, 2012 - Jeddah, Saudi Arabia -- Jotun Paints, one of the world's leading producers and distributors of paints and coatings, recently hosted a 'Colorful Fun Day' for the kids enrolled at the 'Hope Center for Exceptional Needs,' Saudi Arabia's first and only multilingual center for life skills that is licensed by the Kingdom's Ministry of Social Affairs. The event, which was held recently at the school's campus in Al Amal Center in Jeddah, reflects the company's continued support for the school's objective of developing skills of children with exceptional needs.

According to Jotun, the company's support for 'Hope Center for Exceptional Needs' falls in part with their belief in bringing smiles to faces through colors, which is a core belief within the Jotun group. In addition, the 'Colorful Fun Day' event that Jotun hosted is part of the company's CSR policies, further adding to its continuing involvement across various community projects and its move to play a significant role in Saudi Arabia's economic and social development.

"We are very pleased with the successful outcome of our hosted activity at the 'Hope Center for Exceptional Needs.' We are also both happy and proud at the work done by the children and hope that they continue to show their talents and skills with true dedication - a characteristic that we find truly admirable," said Faisal Karim, Marketing Manager, Jotun Paints. "Rest assured that we will continue to support the school and its aims to provide children with an environment to learn and excel while tapping their various potentials. We are dedicated in lending support in any way possible to enhance the growth and development of the community that we are all a part of."

Jotun provides outstanding products without compromising the ecological balance and the quality of end-users or customers. The company's commitment has helped in consolidating its leadership position in the paints and powder coatings market while continually carving a niche as the most environment-friendly paints and coatings manufacturer in the Middle East.

"We would like to extend our most heartfelt thanks to Jotun and their continuing support for the school. The activity they organized has not only brought smiles to the children but has also played an instrumental role in their learning development. Companies like Jotun, who have extended their precious time, assistance and efforts, have become essential partners towards our vision of helping children with exceptional needs and training them to become responsible and productive members of society," concluded Hamid Faiz, General Manager, Al Amal Centre.

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