Las Damas de Rizal – Middle East and Africa • Qatar Chapter

Programs & Advocacies

Rizal in Action

Dunong, Dangal at Damayan — a civic direction connecting education, dignity, leadership, service, and solidarity.

Permanent Program Areas

Culture • Learning • Advocacy • Compassion

Programs connect heritage with education, advocacy, and practical community service.

01

Cultural Celebrations

Commemorations of Philippine Independence Day, Rizal’s birth anniversary, Rizal Day, and other heritage-centered occasions.

02

Educational Seminars

Lectures on Rizal’s life and works, leadership workshops, mentoring, and personal development sessions.

03

Advocacy Campaigns

Social-awareness initiatives, civic-responsibility drives, and programs advancing women’s empowerment.

04

Community Outreach

Charitable and humanitarian initiatives undertaken independently or with trusted local partners.

Annual Theme

Rizal in Action

Dunong, Dangal at Damayan

The framework expresses a simple promise: the chapter will not only commemorate Rizal, but demonstrate how his principles can guide modern women in serving families, young people, fellow Filipinos, Qatar’s multicultural community, and society at large.

DunongEducation & Enlightenment

Learning, literacy, critical thinking, skills, and informed citizenship.

DangalDignity & Leadership

Women’s empowerment, ethical leadership, rights awareness, and self-respect.

DamayanService & Solidarity

Compassionate civic action, volunteerism, partnerships, and support for people in need.

September 2026 – August 2027

Proposed Civic Calendar

This is a planning framework from the submitted annual proposal. Dates and activities remain subject to chapter approval, final scheduling, partner confirmation, applicable permissions, and case-by-case budget approval.

SEP 2026Literacy

Chartering Ceremony: The Beginning of Our Civic Journey

Basa, Bayan, Bukas Learning Drive

OCT 2026Girl Child / Mental Health

Young Women of Malolos Mentorship Circle

Kumusta, Lady? Wellness Conversation

NOV 2026Women’s Protection

Dangal at Kaligtasan Forum

Care with Dignity Project

DEC 2026Qatar / Migrants / Rizal Day

Two Nations, One Community

Mi Ultimo Servicio

JAN 2027Education

Aral Para sa Lahat

Rizal Reading Corner

FEB 2027Sports / Environment

Lakbay Kalusugan: Rizal Wellness Challenge

Kalikasan ay Pamana

MAR 2027Women’s Month

Makabagong Kababaihan ng Malolos Forum

Lady-to-Lady Skills Exchange

APR 2027Books / Innovation

Noli Me Read: Book Exchange & Living Library

Rizal the Innovator Challenge

MAY 2027Families / Cultural Diversity

Pamilya, Pamana at Pagkakaisa

Cultures in Conversation

JUN 2027Independence / Rizal Birthday

Rizal Civic Week: Isabuhay si Rizal

Kabataan, Kalayaan at Kinabukasan

JUL 2027Youth Skills / Friendship

Skills for Service Youth Bootcamp

Friendship Without Borders

AUG 2027Humanitarian Action

Bayanihan for the Modern-Day Filipino

Annual Civic Impact Night

Continuing Activities

Service and learning throughout the year

Rizal in 60 Seconds

A monthly digital feature on a quotation, letter, achievement, or lesser-known aspect of Rizal’s life.

One Lady, One Hour of Service

Members are encouraged to contribute at least one documented volunteer hour per quarter, subject to availability.

Aklat ni Rizal Circle

A quarterly discussion of selected passages from Rizal’s novels, letters, essays, and poems.

Community Help Desk

Periodic awareness and referral sessions directing community members to verified government, embassy, welfare, health, or legal resources.