Three ways you can get involved in UAE’s aid campaign for Lebanon
UAE announces donation channels and events to assemble aid packages to be sent to Lebanon
You can now donate to the 'UAE Stands with Lebanon' philanthropic campaign to help those affected by the ongoing war.
According to the International Humanitarian and Philanthropic Affairs Council, the campaign will collect donations from the public in collaboration with humanitarian and charitable organizations.
1. Cash donations
You can make cash donations to the Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) Authority’s bank account, or through its official app and website.
International Philanthropic Council to begin collecting donations for ‘#UAE_Stands_With_Lebanon’ Campaign tomorrow#WamNews https://t.co/cV16MQ0bOO pic.twitter.com/oMY8PqPNBO
— WAM English (@WAMNEWS_ENG) October 7, 2024
2. Assemble aid packages
You can also participate in two humanitarian relief package collection and packing campaigns:
- Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Dubai Exhibition Center in Expo City Dubai.
- Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal of Abu Dhabi Ports (Terminal 1).
These events are organized in coordination with the Emirates Foundation’s Volunteers Platform and other volunteer platforms in the UAE.
3. In-kind donations
You can donate in-kind aid at the ERC Authority’s warehouses in Musaffah, Abu Dhabi, at various Dubai Humanitarian warehouses, and at the Authority’s offices across the country.
The "UAE Stands with Lebanon" campaign was announced on Oct. 5 by President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in response to the ongoing crisis in Lebanon.
The campaign includes a $100 million relief package. In partnership with the World Health Organization, the UAE dispatched an aircraft carrying 40 tonnes of urgent medical supplies to Lebanon on Friday.
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