The Ajala Project, a Dubai-based social enterprise, that uses art to raise awareness and support social causes, have partnered with the ongoing ‘Every Dirham Counts’ campaign to support the Emirates Red Crescent.
25 artists who are part of The Ajala Project, have donated artwork that will be sold at The Workshop Gallery and the proceeds from the sales will be donated to the ‘For Your Sake Somalia’ campaign.
The Emirates Red Crescent is aiming to raise Dh500 million to help the millions of people in Somalia who are suffering from the drought.
How can you help?
The main activity for the campaign is an Iftar at Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Deira Creek on June 18 and tickets will be sold for Dh200 per person. Iftar attendees will hear about the situation currently in Somalia from confirmed guest speakers.
“Like anyone else who watched the news of people starving in Somalia, it made me emotional and I couldn’t just sit around and do nothing." said Project Leader of Every Dirham Counts, Mona Gulaid.
She inspired a group of UAE-based professionals to launch a community initiative called ‘Every Dirham Counts’ in support of the Emirates Red Crescents ‘For Your Sake Somalia’ Campaign. The group of professionals who supported the Red Crescent in the past were named ‘Dubai Acts For’ aim to raise awareness to the cause and support the UAE’s ongoing efforts.
"I have been a part of many charity initiatives in the past and know I am in an incredible country where residents more than often get behind causes, they just needed someone to create something. Every human being has the right to adequate food and nutrition regardless of their religious or political affiliation. With this campaign, our aim is to raise awareness of the ongoing situation in Somalia and get UAE residents involved.” Gulaid continued
To book tickets for the iftar, please click on the link below: