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people in Gaza, mitigating the effects of the conflict, and ensuring all types of

humanitarian requirements are met to overcome the challenges faced by

children, women and the elderly.

Dr Tariq Al Gurg, CEO of Dubai Cares, said that the campaign embodies the

UAE’s enduring commitment to aiding those in need and those affected by

conflicts. He also said that the UAE’s humanitarian efforts have deep roots,
laid by its founding fathers and now embraced as a daily commitment by the

leadership. He stressed that Dubai Cares is channelling its resources to

ensure the success of this campaign in providing relief to the Palestinian

people in Gaza, while upholding the values of humanitarian and volunteer

work.

Dherar Belhoul Al Falasi, CEO of Watani Al Emarat Foundation, highlighted

that the ‘Tarahum for Gaza’ campaign mirrors the foundation’s commitment to

promoting humanitarian and volunteer values. He also said that the campaign

aligns with the strategic objectives of the UAE, a global leader in humanitarian

endeavours and projects that support people affected by conflicts. He
commended the fruitful collaboration between the foundation, the Islamic

Affairs and Charitable Activities Department and Dubai Cares and their role in

the campaign’s success.

The campaign seeks to mitigate the severity of the humanitarian conditions
and alleviate the suffering of the most vulnerable groups, especially children,

women and elderly people. It is supervised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in

cooperation with the Emirates Red Crescent Authority and the World Food

Programme, and in coordination with the Ministry of Community Development.

The initiative is supported by 20 relief and humanitarian organisations.

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