• A drive-through donation drive for earthquake survivors in Turkey and Syria was held at Al Mawakeb Al Barsha School in Dubai. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
    A drive-through donation drive for earthquake survivors in Turkey and Syria was held at Al Mawakeb Al Barsha School in Dubai. All photos: Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Close to 150 people turned up to help with the collection
    Close to 150 people turned up to help with the collection
  • People donated items such as family-size tents and sleeping bags
    People donated items such as family-size tents and sleeping bags
  • Former pupils at Al Mawakeb Schools teamed up with Emirates Red Crescent to organise the event
    Former pupils at Al Mawakeb Schools teamed up with Emirates Red Crescent to organise the event
  • The target was to get more than 50 tonnes of goods
    The target was to get more than 50 tonnes of goods
  • Organisers said they chose to do a drive-through because it was efficient, convenient and included the whole family
    Organisers said they chose to do a drive-through because it was efficient, convenient and included the whole family
  • Essential perishables, such as baby food, baby formula, powdered milk, and canned food with an expiry date no less than six months, were collected
    Essential perishables, such as baby food, baby formula, powdered milk, and canned food with an expiry date no less than six months, were collected
  • They also collected non-perishables, such as hygiene parcels, including toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap bars, shampoo, nappies for babies and winter clothes
    They also collected non-perishables, such as hygiene parcels, including toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap bars, shampoo, nappies for babies and winter clothes

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Dubai school organises Turkey-Syria donation drive-through - in pictures

Collection was held in conjunction with Emirates Red Crescent

The National

February 19, 2023

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Former pupils at Al Mawakeb School Al Barsha on Saturday teamed up with Emirates Red Crescent for a drive-through donation event to help earthquake survivors in Turkey and Syria.

About 150 people turned up to help with the collection, where people donated items such as family-size tents, sleeping bags, blankets and portable heaters.

Alissar Nasr, chief academic officer at Al Mawakeb Schools, said their target was more than 50 tonnes of goods.

A similar event is taking place this weekend at Alserkal Avenue, Dubai's arts and culture district, and will continue until Sunday, with people able to give cash as well as essential supplies.

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