Al Ihsan Charity Center Orphans with RAK FTZ Management at an event.
In a step that reinforces its commitment to help the underprivileged
sections of the community, Ras Al Khaimah Free Trade Zone (RAK FTZ) - one of
the fastest-growing and most cost-effective free trade zones in the UAE -
held an event today to support the Ajman-based Al Ihsan Charity Center's
'School Bag Campaign' for orphans.
As part of the unique community outreach initiative, RAK FTZ is supporting
the educational needs of over 100 orphans from the charity centre by
sponsoring its 'School Bag Campaign'.
The children, aged between six and 11, of different nationalities across the
UAE, have been provided with money as well as school supplies including
stationery, notebooks and other study materials.
The initiative is the brainchild of the RAK FTZ PR & Media and Human
Resources departments, involving a campaign to collect voluntary donations
from RAK FTZ employees, to encourage a culture of giving within the
organisation. The free zone employees distributed the bags to the orphans
and handed over the money to buy other school necessities at a special
function held this morning.
In her comments on the unique initiative, Maryam Al Murshedi Al Shehhi,
Deputy Director General of RAK FTZ, said: "At RAK FTZ, we have taken upon
ourselves the responsibility to make a positive difference in the lives of
the less fortunate people and increase their access to education. This
initiative to support Al Ihsan Charity Center is a small step in this
direction. We are continuously identifying new and greater opportunities to
reach out to the needy within the UAE, and extending meaningful support to
uplift their lives."
RAK FTZ has always played a pivotal role in supporting charities and other
social organisations in Ras Al Khaimah and the UAE as part of its CSR
campaign to give back to the community and support projects that are
beneficial for the society.
"We value the community in which we operate, and supporting such a cause is
an ongoing commitment to invest in significant initiatives that contribute
to the social welfare of our society. Within the scope of this CSR strategy,
RAK FTZ plans to announce more events and activities very soon," added Al
Shehhi.