UAE Residents Are Out In Force To Help The Kerala Relief Effort And Here’s How You Can Make A Donation
In the last week, India’s Southern state of Kerala has been hit with the worst floods it’s seen in almost 100 years.
All 44 rivers have over-flown, 368 lives have been claimed and more than 250,000 people have been displaced from their homes. The full extent of crop and property damage is unclear.
Three districts are still on red alert and UAE leaders are urging residents to donate generously. You can do so via an official Emirates Red Crescent text service below, or by donating dry goods and services (scroll down).
You can donate up to AED200 via your Etisalat of Du number
For Etisalat
SMS 2441 for AED10
SMS 2443 for AED50
SMS 2446 for AED100
SMS 2449 for AED200
For Du
SMS 3441 for AED10
SMS 3443 for AED50
SMS 3446 for AED100
SMS 3449 for AED200
Residents are donating dry goods
Many are dropping relief donations at ABC Cargo in Al Quoz
Dubai’s ruler reminded residents the people of Kerala are part of the UAE’s success story
The people of Kerala have always been and are still part of our success story in the UAE. We have a special responsibility to help and support those affected, especially during this holy and blessed days pic.twitter.com/ZGom5A6WRy
— HH Sheikh Mohammed (@HHShkMohd) August 17, 2018
You are urged to contribute generously towards relief efforts
UAE and the Indian community will unite to offer relief to those affected. We have formed a committee to start immediately. We urge everyone to contribute generously towards this initiative. pic.twitter.com/7a4bHadWqa
— HH Sheikh Mohammed (@HHShkMohd) August 17, 2018
Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Zayed has also commented on the relief effort
On World Humanitarian Day, we recall our rich human heritage, our values, tenets and our good work. Today, we stand together to provide relief to the citizens of Kerala, which has been ravaged by floods. The UAE will remain a land of love and peace and a beacon of good. pic.twitter.com/2TFXC8AntT
— محمد بن زايد (@MohamedBinZayed) August 18, 2018
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has thanked HH Sheikh Mohammed for support in this difficult time
A big thanks to @hhshkmohd for his gracious offer to support people of Kerala during this difficult time. His concern reflects the special ties between governments and people of India and UAE.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 18, 2018
