DUBAI: The ‘Reading Nation’ campaign that was launched by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on the first day of Ramadan, has already attracted over 700 volunteers from the UAE.
The campaign aims to provide five million books for children in refugee camps and students in under-privileged schools across the world. The UAE volunteers will help manage the campaign’s events held across schools and malls in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah to ensure their seamless organization and success.
Since the launch of the ‘Reading Nation’ Ramadan campaign, volunteers have been assigned to various participating schools and malls to communicate with families, students and visitors and inform them about the details and significance of the humanitarian initiative. Besides assisting donors to complete their donations and write personal messages, volunteers are also involved in preparing boxes for shipping the boxes overseas.
The multinational volunteers include Emiratis, Jordanians, and Syrians. Having participated in earlier campaigns led by Dubai Cares, the volunteers hold the experience required for encouraging people to donate to various campaigns and initiatives. More importantly, all the volunteers are committed to making a tangible difference to the lives of the poor and the needy.
For her part, Manal Al-Masfari, a 27-year-old Emirati national who has volunteered in the ‘Reading Nation’ campaign in Dubai Festival City, said: “This is my first volunteering contribution. My mother encouraged me to join this campaign. I am really proud to be part of it because it is an Emirati gesture to the world, and because it comes during Ramadan. Also, I love books and I cannot imagine children not being able to continue their education or gain knowledge without books.”
Rabieh Al-Mhairi, a 36-year-old Syrian volunteer in Mirdiff City Center said: “This is my first volunteering experience with Dubai Cares. This cause touches me personally. I believe it is a great step to provide needy children with food and water and cloth. We need to fulfill their moral, social and cultural needs so they too can enjoy their right to education and knowledge.”
When asked about people’s response to the campaign, Rabieh said: “It is amazing! Especially from kids who enjoys writing messages to children they don’t know in refugees camps but who know that they need care and love. And parents are more engaged and enthusiastic when they see their children happy to contribute to the campaign.”
The campaign will continue until the 19th day of Ramadan that coincides with the Zayed Humanitarian Day.
The campaign aims to provide five million books for children in refugee camps and students in under-privileged schools across the world. The UAE volunteers will help manage the campaign’s events held across schools and malls in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah to ensure their seamless organization and success.
Since the launch of the ‘Reading Nation’ Ramadan campaign, volunteers have been assigned to various participating schools and malls to communicate with families, students and visitors and inform them about the details and significance of the humanitarian initiative. Besides assisting donors to complete their donations and write personal messages, volunteers are also involved in preparing boxes for shipping the boxes overseas.
The multinational volunteers include Emiratis, Jordanians, and Syrians. Having participated in earlier campaigns led by Dubai Cares, the volunteers hold the experience required for encouraging people to donate to various campaigns and initiatives. More importantly, all the volunteers are committed to making a tangible difference to the lives of the poor and the needy.
For her part, Manal Al-Masfari, a 27-year-old Emirati national who has volunteered in the ‘Reading Nation’ campaign in Dubai Festival City, said: “This is my first volunteering contribution. My mother encouraged me to join this campaign. I am really proud to be part of it because it is an Emirati gesture to the world, and because it comes during Ramadan. Also, I love books and I cannot imagine children not being able to continue their education or gain knowledge without books.”
Rabieh Al-Mhairi, a 36-year-old Syrian volunteer in Mirdiff City Center said: “This is my first volunteering experience with Dubai Cares. This cause touches me personally. I believe it is a great step to provide needy children with food and water and cloth. We need to fulfill their moral, social and cultural needs so they too can enjoy their right to education and knowledge.”
When asked about people’s response to the campaign, Rabieh said: “It is amazing! Especially from kids who enjoys writing messages to children they don’t know in refugees camps but who know that they need care and love. And parents are more engaged and enthusiastic when they see their children happy to contribute to the campaign.”
The campaign will continue until the 19th day of Ramadan that coincides with the Zayed Humanitarian Day.
