Dh12.5m UAE winter aid campaign to help 300,000 people in 17 countries

Abu Dhabi has initiated a Dh12.5 million winter aid campaign, spearheaded by Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, to aid over 300,000 individuals across 17 nations. The Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) is dedicated to assisting vulnerable groups, such as refugees, displaced people, and those impacted by humanitarian crises and harsh weather.

The campaign underscores Sheikh Hamdan's dedication to bolstering humanitarian efforts in response to cold weather and providing crucial supplies to families grappling with winter challenges, in alignment with the UAE's enduring commitment to humanitarian aid and compassion. The ERC's launch event in Abu Dhabi involved notable figures including Abdulla Balalaa, Khadim Al Derei, Qais Al Dhaheri, Khalifa Hamad Al Dhaheri, ERC Secretary-General Ahmed Sari Al Mazrouei, staff, volunteers, and affiliates, alongside volunteers from Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, ADNOC, and other organizations.

Ahmed Sari Al Mazrouei highlighted the campaign's alignment with the UAE's humanitarian stance under the guidance of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, emphasizing the ERC's pledge to support those affected by crises and disasters, especially during the winter season when humanitarian and living conditions are exacerbated.

The ERC has devised a phased implementation plan throughout the winter, collaborating with pertinent authorities and humanitarian allies both domestically and internationally, with a focus on safeguarding children, elderly individuals, women, and displaced and refugee families to ensure timely and effective aid delivery. The robust volunteer response at the launch event exemplifies the spirit of brotherhood within UAE society and the significance of philanthropy in advancing humanitarian objectives.

Al Mazrouei reaffirmed the ERC's dedication to executing relief and humanitarian programs and deepening collaborations under the supervision of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan, thereby solidifying the UAE's prominent position in regional and global humanitarian endeavors.