The initiatives included:
1- Distributing 1,000 food baskets covering: the first line of defence (workers and volunteers) at the coronavirus testing centres in the Fujairah Medical District.
2- Families of orphans registered with the Association, families of inmates of the correctional institution, families of People of Determination from groups in need, and families affected by the coronavirus.
3- 8,000 bottles of water and juice delivered to the coronavirus testing centres in Fujairah.
Yousef Al Marshoudi, Director General of Fujairah Charity Association, said: “Celebrating this occasion is an open Emirati message to the whole world, a message that carries the values of this nation and the principles of its people of giving and generosity, and that calls for peace and security, from the UAE, the gateway of love, coexistence, the culture of altruism and generosity, and love for others… under the umbrella of our wise leadership.
He added that this year's “World Humanitarian Day”, under the current circumstances and precautionary measures, confirms that giving will continue and that community and humanitarian cohesion in UAE society will be more solid and effective in alleviating the suffering of the destitute and needy regardless of their religion, race, colour or location, which has contributed to the country occupying the top ranks globally in giving and in extending a helping hand to those in need.