The trainees and professors of GEMS Wellington Academy, Al Khail, (WEK) together with Dar Al Ber Culture, have collaborated and increased AED 57,000 - as a part of a Ramadan charity campaign - to sustain the plight of Somali children and in the direction of humanitarian aid.

The statement came during an event held at GEMS Wellington Academy, Al Khail. Organised by the Arabic and Islamic division at school, the effort, which was given the theme "Children of Somalia: We feel ... We Care", remains in line with the project launched by President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, called "For Your Sake, Somalia".

Colin Callaghan, Chief Executive Officer and Principal, GEMS Wellington Academy, stated: "This is a wonderful campaign, which I am really delighted to support. Unfortunately, we live in a world where too many people are experiencing because of an absence of food and water. Our donations will certainly not resolve the underlying troubles, however they will assist to conserve lives that would certainly or else have been shed, and this suggests the efforts of all our children will certainly have been really beneficial."

The school has selected Somalia as a destination for donations this year given that it is the most affected region of malnourishment according to the United Nations. The charity work comes as part of the 'Year of Giving' and the holy month of Ramadan campaigns occurring at the school.

Commenting on the occasion, Habiba Hamdan, Head of Arabic and Islamic Studies at GEMS Wellington Academy - Al Khail claimed: "Our campaign was dealt with to both Muslim and non- Muslim students targeting at solidifying the spirit of this divine month and introducing its worths to them, believing that the states of goodness have no borders.

" The outcome of the campaign was remarkable, as our students were the leaders. They were extremely liable and knowledgeable about the value of just what they were doing," included Habiba.

During the occasion, Magdi Naguib, Head of Client service at Dar Al Ber Culture, explained this campaign as unique, exceptional and in accordance with the vision of sensible management in the UAE. He additionally applauded initiatives of all involved in arranging this charity drive at GEMS Wellington Academy - Al Khail.

He claimed: "We anticipate advertising such sort of charitable campaigns in all public and private schools in the UAE and GEMS Wellington Academy- Al Khail will certainly be the good example for all institutions to comply with when introducing such humanitarian campaigns."

The humanitarian circumstance in Somalia is quickly weakening due to the extreme drought that started in the north in 2016 and is now affecting a lot of the country.