Students collect over 1,000kg food items
dubai — Even before the holy month of Ramadan began, students from Dubai Gem Private School (DGPS), Oud Metha, organised a Ramadan Charity Drive wherein they collected foodstuff that included rice, sugar, oil, milk and tea bags. They managed to collect 40 cartons, weighing more than 1,000kg, of items which were then handed over to the Emirates Red Crescent, to be distributed to the needy.
Mohammed Haroon, a student volunteer from Grade 10 at DGPS, said: “I am overwhelmed by the enriching experience gained through helping others. It also made me realise that you could be happy by making others feel happy.”
Pashan Sidhwa, another student volunteer, said: “It was a truly worthwhile experience, helping those in need, during the holy month of Ramadan in ‘the Year of Giving’. Knowing how our annual Ramadan Charity Drive helped to fill in those gaps and hardships faced by our less fortunate brothers and sisters, I was overwhelmed with joy to have spent my time fruitfully, along with other students and teachers.”
Apart from this, DGPS students also actively engaged in being part of the Ministry of Happiness’ “100 Days of Giving’” project, through distributing care packages to cleaners, and commemorating Nurses Day to honour their tireless efforts. Culminating the initiative, the school is hosting an Iftar on June 11 to bring the school community together and share the Spirit of Giving.
Humera Ibrahim, DGPS principal, said: “DGPS aims to foster the spirit of giving and empathy in all our students. We thank our parents who generously supported us in this regard.”
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