We Stand Together’ initiative to supply aid for Pakistan

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UAE has been among the first countries to provide emergency support to flood-hit Pakistan, hundreds of volunteers from across the seven emirates joined the ‘We Stand Together’ initiative on Friday.

The ‘We Stand Together’ initiative was launched by Emirates Red Crescent (ERC), Dubai Cares and Sharjah Charity International with the Ministry of Community Development (MoCD) and Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC) in the UAE.

Food supplies included items such as flour, rice, lentils, and oil, among other non-perishable items, while the hygiene kits contained essential toiletries for women and children such as diapers, sanitary napkins, soaps and more.


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