As per directives of President, RCA launches " Our Hearts with the people of Syria'' Campaign

Abu Dhabi: In implementation of directives of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Red Crescent Authority (RCA) will launch on Thursday "Our Hearts with the Syrians" Campaign. The three-day humanitarian initiative aims to support the Syrian refugees who are facing severe cold wave. H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in the Western Region and Chairman of the RCA, underscored that the UAE, since the beginning of the Syrian crisis, has paid much attention for the Syrian refugees in the neighbouring countries of Syria. He added that following the directives of the Head of the State, the RCA has provided relief to the Syrian refugees. The RCA also has pitched tents, built field hospitals and distributed hundreds of tonnes of foodstuff, shelter materials, medicines and other relief supplies to provide them a decent life until they return to their homes. He added, "Due to the wave of severe winter cold, rain and snow that flooded the refugee camps and affected children, women and elderly people , the U.A.E leadership has responded to the call of duty to relief and alleviate their suffering." '' In the light of these firm principals and stable policy towards the underprivileged, distressed and vulnerable people all over the world, Sheikh Khalifa has directed the organisation of a relief campaign to address effects of cold wave, torrential rain that swept Lebanon, Jordan, Syria, Iraq, and affected the people who are living in the tents badly" Sheikh Hamdan added. – Emirates News Agency, WAM