Hundreds of volunteers from across the emirates joined the "We Stand Together" initiative to provide aid for flood-battered Pakistan. As part of the initiative, 1,200 tonnes of food, health and general hygiene items have been supplied, including 30,000 food kits, for Pakistan.
The community volunteering effort saw citizens and residents of all ages and nationalities gather at three locations across the country, including Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), Expo City Dubai and Expo Centre Sharjah, and pack the relief kits for four hours.
"We Stand Together" initiative was launched by Emirates Red Crescent (ERC), Dubai Cares and Sharjah Charity International in close coordination with the Ministry of Community Development (MoCD) and Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC) in the UAE, with the support of nine other UAE humanitarian organisations.
Volunteers were grouped into teams to pack two types of relief kits, including food supplies and hygiene kits. Food supplies included items such as flour, rice, lentils, oil among other non-perishable items, while the hygiene kits contained essential toiletries for women and children such as diapers, sanitary napkins and soaps among others.
The UAE has been one of the first countries to provide emergency support to people in Pakistan and the relief kits will be delivered urgently. The country has a long history of supporting countries in crisis and the resounding success of the "We Stand Together" nationwide volunteering initiative is a clear reflection of the country’s humanitarian values.
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