Dubai Cares, part of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, has successfully completed the first edition of its Volunteer Emirates 2017 initiative which took place at Al Manama Private Charity School in Ajman.
The popular initiative, which supports the UAE non-profit education sector, saw more than 100 volunteers from across the UAE come together to dedicate their time and efforts to enrich the school's learning environment by providing equipment and school furniture, as well as improving the learning conditions for more than 520 students.
Tariq Al Gurg, Chief Executive Officer at Dubai Cares said: "There is no doubt that Dubai Cares’ Volunteer Emirates is one of our most popular volunteering initiatives. However this edition was even more popular than usual, with more than 2,000 volunteers signing up in the first 24 hours following the announcement. The declaration of 2017 as the 'Year of Giving' by President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has reinvigorated the community's commitment to community service and volunteering. Today, we are again witnessing the true sense of service and commitment that exists among members of our society who are helping children get the best possible start in life. We are also grateful to Coca-Cola for supporting Dubai Cares as well as Year of Giving 2017."