Water, juice, laban and fresh fruit, including oranges, apples and bananas, were distributed to workers as part of a long-running community initiative staged over the sizzling summer months.
The third and latest charitable drive took place at a worksite in Mina Salman held by the Indian Community Welfare Association – ICRF Bahrain - Thirst Quenchers 2025.
This year, the big-hearted organisers are supported by the Interior and Labour ministries, the Labour Market Regulatory Authority and International Organisation for Migration.
The ‘Thirst Quenchers Summer Awareness’ programme is aligned with a summer midday outdoor work ban to ensure a safe working environment during the hottest months.
“We distribute to workers at their work places, targeting those most affected by the intense summer heat,” said an ICRF spokesman. “Each year, the team organises weekly visits to various worksites.”
The ICRF Thirst Quenchers Summer Awareness campaign began in 2016 and volunteers and community groups seasonally rally together to offer support to labourers working at sites across the country.
Several initiatives have also been launched to spread awareness about the importance of staying hydrated and eating a nutritious diet to avoid health complications that may occur as temperatures continue to soar.
Thirst Quenchers 2025 aligns with the Labour Ministry’s initiative to ensure a safe working environment during the sweltering months from June to September.
Nedal Alalawai from the Interior Ministry spoke about its commitment in supporting the workers and ICRF Bahrain chairman V K Thomas highlighted general health and safety precautions to be taken.
ICRF Bahrain vice-chairman Pankaj Nallur, Joint Secretary Javad Pasha, Thirst Quenchers co-ordinators Faisal Madapally and Siraj, Sivakumar, Kalpana Patil, Sandra Palanna, Althea D’Souza, HSE Officer Rajesh Sadanand along with enthusiastic students joined in the distribution.
As in previous years, the Bohra community and other generous volunteers have shown strong support for the project.
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