The UAE has launched a new campaign to provide relief to Palestinians affected by the war in Gaza. All photos: Victor Besa / The National
The campaign, called Tarahum – for Gaza, will establish centres to collect humanitarian aid packages for Palestinians
It will work with charities, volunteer centres, media and the private sector to collect food, health and hygiene items for those affected by the Israel-Gaza war
The campaign was launched in collaboration with the World Food Programme, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Community Development
The Emirates Red Crescent Authority launched the campaign on Sunday
The move is part of the UAE's efforts to provide supplies to the Palestinian people
Food and hygiene items are collected to be sent to those in need in Gaza
People from around the UAE gather to lend a helping hand and donate essential items to Palestinians affected by the war
Volunteers boxed up food, hygiene and medical supplies
Aid will be sent to Palestinians as part of the UAE's humanitarian drive to support those in need
The campaign will work towards providing children and mothers with basic needs
Additional centres will open across the country at a later date
Volunteers at Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal at Zayed Port on Sunday
Volunteers donated food and medical supplies
Urgent assistance will be provided to Palestinians affected by the war in the Gaza Strip
Young volunteers at the centre in Abu Dhabi on Sunday
Volunteers also provided clothing
Volunteers have donated a range of items including towels, clothing, food and medical supplies
