How People in the UAE Can Support Palestinians in Gaza with Donations
As-salamu alaykum brothers and sisters, it’s been two years since the tragic events of October 7 that led to the ongoing crisis in Gaza. Over half a million people there are facing hunger and extreme hardship, with many lives lost due to avoidable causes, according to the United Nations. Every day, families struggle to find food and clean water. Save the Children reports that more than 100 children have died from malnutrition on top of the estimated 20,000 who lost their lives in attacks. The UAE has been actively supporting Palestinians by organizing humanitarian aid through safe corridors, air drops, and aid shipments. Many fundraising campaigns across the Emirates have helped provide urgent relief since the conflict began. Here’s how you can still contribute from the UAE to help those suffering in Gaza: Dubai Cares, founded in 2007 as part of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, has been a key supporter, supplying food, education, and healthcare aid to Palestinians. Their campaign, Gaza in Our Hearts, started last Ramadan and is ongoing, offering hot meals, food baskets, and durable tents to those in need. Residents can donate easily through their official website using debit/credit cards or PayPal. Working alongside organizations like Anera and the UN, Dubai Cares helps open aid routes to deliver life-saving supplies urgently. The Emirates Red Crescent, the UAE government’s humanitarian branch, has been distributing food, tents, and essentials as part of Operation Gallant Knight 3. They coordinate shipments stored in Egypt before sending aid into Gaza. Donations can be made at their centers, online, or through bank transfers. The Big Heart Foundation, led by Sheikha Jawaher Al Qasimi, focuses on urgent relief and has launched a program to support 20,000 orphans in Gaza. They encourage people and businesses to sponsor a Palestinian orphan starting from Dh625 a month. Donations can be made online or via bank transfers. Your support can make a real difference in the lives of those suffering. May Allah reward your generosity and ease the hardship of our brothers and sisters in Gaza.