A major campaign aimed at supporting outdoor workers facing extreme heat has been launched, with organisers expecting to reach up to 4,000 labourers across the kingdom in the coming months.
The initiative by the Indian Community Welfare Association marks the return of its annual Thirst Quenchers 2026 and Summer Awareness Campaign, now in its 11th consecutive year of assisting vulnerable workers during the harsh summer.
The campaign runs in line with the Labour Ministry’s summer safety regulations in force from June 15 until August 31, aimed at ensuring safe working conditions for labourers exposed to extreme temperatures.
This year’s programme is being conducted with support from the Labour Market Regulatory Authority (LMRA) and the International Organisational for Migration.
Organisers said the campaign focuses on educating workers about heat-related illnesses, dehydration risks and workplace safety while also providing essential refreshments during peak summer conditions.
Volunteers will conduct weekly visits to worksites across Bahrain distributing bottled water, juices, laban, fresh fruits such as oranges, apples and bananas, alongside educational materials highlighting heat-stress prevention and health precautions.
“This initiative is about protecting the health and dignity of the workers who continue contributing to Bahrain’s development under extremely demanding weather conditions,” organisers said.
The programme began in 2016 and has since grown into one of Bahrain’s most recognised community-driven summer welfare initiatives, reaching thousands of workers through direct field visits and awareness campaigns each year.
To officially kick off this year’s edition, organisers will host Summer Fest – Workers Day 2026 on Friday at the Indian Club Bahrain.
Around 450 workers are expected to attend the event, which will feature entertainment, games, refreshments and a special ceremony celebrating the role of workers in Bahrain’s economic growth.
Following the opening event, volunteers will visit worksites and labour camps every Saturdays from June 20 until the end of August. Organisers estimate that between 3,000 and 4,000 workers will benefit from the initiative this year.
They expressed gratitude to government partners, sponsors and volunteers whose continued support has helped sustain what has become one of Bahrain’s flagship humanitarian summer campaigns.
“Thirst Quenchers continues to strengthen a culture of care, safety and appreciation for the workforce that plays a vital role in the kingdom’s progress,” organisers added.
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