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Mon, 02/02/2015 - 08:22
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Khalifa Foundation distributes winter aid to 4,000 families in Lebanon

BEIRUT, 2nd February, 2015 (WAM) -- The Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation yesterday distributed winter aid to four thousand refugee families affected by blizzards in the town of Arsal in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley. The aid comes within the framework of the Foundation's winter programme, which is part of the UAE Compassion campaign, Tarahmu, launched by President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and the follow-up of Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. An official source at the Khalifa Foundation said that the organisation sent 40 trucks loaded with winter aid to the town of Arsal carrying tents, mattresses, blankets and winter clothing for all ages. He added that the campaign will continue in Lebanon, targeting delivery of aid to 20,000 families, according to the humanitarian programme designed for this purpose, pointing out that the Khalifa Foundation's team was able to reach the high mountains of Lebanon.

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