UAE Extends Lifeline to Sudanese Refugees in Uganda’s Kiryandongo Camp

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 The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has reinforced its reputation as a global leader in humanitarian aid with the distribution of 30,000 food baskets to Sudanese refugees in Uganda’s Kiryandongo camp. This initiative, benefitting nearly 100,000 displaced individuals, represents the second phase of the UAE’s sustained humanitarian efforts, which commenced in April 2024. A Lifeline for Refugees The Kiryandongo camp, home to thousands of Sudanese refugees who fled the ongoing crisis in their homeland, has seen its inhabitants struggle with food insecurity and basic needs. The UAE’s food aid has provided a critical lifeline, addressing immediate food shortages and offering hope to a vulnerable population. The distribution event was overseen by UAE Ambassador to Uganda, Abdullah Al Shamsi, who was joined by Ugandan officials and civil society representatives. During the event, Ambassador Al Shamsi reiterated the UAE’s unwavering commitment to international solidarity, emphasizing the nation’s $

Emirates Red Crescent Launches Dh37.6 Million Ramadan Campaign to Support Needy Families in the UAE and Globally

 

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The Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) has started a Ramadan campaign worth Dh37.6 million ($10.2 million) to help needy families in the UAE and around the world. The Ramadan Continuous Giving Campaign, which begun on Sunday, seeks to offer millions of individuals with Eid apparel, food packs, and Iftar dinners, according to the Abu Dhabi Media Office. It seeks to help 1.8 million people in the UAE and 44 other countries in Asia, Europe, and South America.

This reflects the UAE's belief in empathy, humanism, and the spirit of Ramadan. It seeks to provide support and help to people in the UAE and around the world, alleviating suffering, improving lives, maintaining human dignity, and combatting poverty, hunger, and disease.

There will be 321 donation collection stations around the emirates, including malls, prominent markets, and frequently inhabited regions. Citizens and residents can also make donations through the ERC's donation centers, website, applications, bank deposits, text messaging, cash donation boxes, and numerous in-person donation collection points.  

This  year  The ERC has also concentrated on improving its Ramadan activities in Gaza, offering 10,000 Iftar meals to Palestinians during the holy month. Additionally, the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi has finished preparing to welcome thousands of worshippers and visitors throughout Ramadan. It has provided over 70 electric vehicles to carry worshippers from parking lots to prayer halls, with priority given to the elderly and crippled. The mosque has also provided around 50,000 breakfast meals for employees and over 1,480 rugs for worshippers, guaranteeing a secure and comfortable environment for everyone.  


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