dnata and Emirates Airlines are encouraging everyone in the UAE to contribute relief goods in food and toiletries to help the victims of typhoon Sendong in the Southern Philippines province of Cagayan De Oro (CDO). Donation boxes are located in dnata and Emirates offices across Dubai. If you need assistance, you can contact 0503104958.
Donations are accepted until 17th January 2012.
“Also known as tropical storm Washi, Sendong triggered flash floods that left over 60,000 homeless and thousands still missing as the death toll nears 1,500.”
“Relief goods in the form of food must be limited to ready-to-eat or non-perishable items such as canned goods, instant noodles and biscuits. Toiletries include basic items such as bath soap, toothbrushes and toothpaste.
Contributions must be clearly labelled with the contents of each package. These will be separated into categories for easier dispatch to the Philippines.”