Volunteers pack food, blankets and other essential goods at Adnec, in Abu Dhabi. All photos: Victor Besa / The National
The supplies for people affected by the earthquake in Syria and Turkey and part of the Emirates Red Crescent's 'Bridges of Goodness' relief campaign
Volunteers from Rabdan Academy
Thousands of volunteers provided a vital helping hand in Abu Dhabi and Dubai
The UAE initiative — called “Bridges of Goodness” was organised by the Emirates Red Crescent and supported by several other charitable organisations
Volunteers from Etihad Aviation
Volunteer, Muneera Al Hosani with postcards of encouragement
Dr Hamdan Musallam Al Mazrouei, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Emirates Red Crecent with Tugay Tuncer, Ambassdor of Turkey and Syrian charge d'affaires, Ghassan Abbas at Adnec
Volunteers from Syria, Reem Al Azem and Nawras Al Kassas
Ahmed Moawad and daughter, Jana
Emirates Red Crescent 'Bridges of Giveness' campaign in support of quake-ravaged Turkey and Syria at the Adnec conference halls in Abu Dhabi
Alexandra Turunen, 7, with mother, Catherine
Alexandra Turunen, 7, writing letters of comfort
Emirates Red Crescent 'Bridges of Goodness' campaign
A volunteer writing letters of comfort
The UAE turned out in force to support those affected by the devastating earthquake
