A general view of the damaged building in quake-hit Turkey. WAM

Sharjah Co-operative Society has announced a donation of Dhs1.5 million to the Big Heart Foundation’s campaign, to support those affected by the earthquake in Syria and Turkey.

Majid Salem Al Junaid, CEO of Sharjah Co-operative, stated that the donation is to aid the quake victims in both Syria and Turkey, adding that the Sharjah Co-op has provided a set of donation tents in its branches, providing charitable and humanitarian work opportunity for those wishing to support the victims in Syria and Turkey.

On Friday, individuals and entities from the public and private sectors collectively donated Dhs15.6m during a three-hour telethon organised by The Big Heart Foundation (TBHF) and Sharjah Charity International (SCI) in collaboration with the Sharjah Broadcasting Authority (SBA). 

Dhs15.6m raised by the Big Hearth Foundation during a three-hour telethon on Friday.

The fundraiser was in support of the UAE’s ‘Bridges of Goodness’ initiative to aid earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria.

Held under the directives of Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher Bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Wife of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah, and Chairperson of TBHF, the funds will be allocated to provide immediate relief assistance as well as supporting sustainable development projects, including housing, healthcare services and education.

The funds will also be used to speed up recovery from the tragic natural disaster in collaboration with the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and reliable humanitarian and charity organisations that operate locally in Turkey and Syria.

TBHF announced that the fundraising campaign shall continue in the days to come, providing potential donors from both the UAE and worldwide an opportunity to make their contributions by reaching out via a multitude of channels, including dialling +971505350152 or 80014, navigating to TBHF's official website at www.tbhf.ae, Sharjah Charity International’s website at https://shjc.sharjah.ae, or alternatively, physically visiting the main offices of TBHF or SCI to make their donations.

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