Fundraising Event for Gaza Raised AED35,000
ASCS community joined hands to help Palestinian families via donation drive and a fundraising event for Gaza. In the month of October, donation boxes were placed across the school grounds, collecting food, clothing, and other essential supplies. Due to the outpouring of donations, ASCS extended the donation drive, recognising the ongoing need and the warmth it brought, particularly to the Palestinian families within the ASCS community.
The ‘Tarahum for Gaza’ fundraiser event
Whilst the donation drive is the preparations for the fundraising event for Gaza. The event was in collaboration with Red Crescent and held on November 10th 2023. Tickets were sold at AED 35 for individuals and AED 100 for families of four. Because the event stood as a celebration of Palestinian heritage and culture, it drew over 700 individuals who united to show their support.
ASCS parents and students prepared engaging paid and free activity stands while local small businesses sold their products on site. All profits from paid stalls and half of the local business stalls where donated for charity.
A success brought by unity and compassion
The collective effort culminated in a remarkable AED 35,000 funds. The success of both the fundraising event for Gaza (Tarahum for Gaza) and the donation drive made a spot in The National News with articles Palestinian pupil tells of pride as Dubai school raises Dh35,000 for Gaza and UAE schools and pupils lead donation drives for Gaza aid.
The ASCS community felt deeply humbled by the profound impact the unity had on the lives of families in Gaza. The success of ASCS’ charity events are a testament to the compassionate ASCS families and the wider community.