The RCA is ushering into a new era of dedication and giving : Hamdan

Abu Dhabi, Feb 1, 2012 (WAM) - The UAE has made a qualitative leap in humanitarian assistance by focusing on development aid that achieves aspired social welfare in disaster-struck regions rather than delivery of immediate relief at times of crises, Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in the Western Region, and Chairman of the Red Crescent Authority, said. Sheikh Hamdan said the RCA has adopted a dynamic, vibrant approach to enhance world humanitarian and charitable works thanks to unshakable support by President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces. Sheikh Hamdan expressed his hope that the world forces of good pool their energies and resources to address humanitarian challenges ensued from the mounting spells of catastrophes and crises and work together to ease suffering of victims and affected people. In a statement to mark the 29th anniversary of the creation of the RCA, Sheikh Hamdan made a passionate appeal to the world community to stand united and strongly against repercussions of the aggravating humanitarian suffering as a result of spread of poverty, hunger, diseases, displacement, refuge, homelessness and deprivation. ''The current humanitarian conditions require a strong act from the part of international community and its influential powers to strengthen solidarity in support of victims,'' Sheikh Hamdan stressed. He asserted that the RCA would remain committed to its humanitarian responsibility in line with the philosophy of the late founding father, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. ''The RCA is ushering into a new era of dedication and giving to advance its drive and achieve its aspirations of alleviating suffering of the humanity and preserving its dignity,'' Sheikh Hamdan added. He said the RCA had made resounding achievements in the international humanitarian scene thanks to the unremitting support by good-doers and philanthropists. ''The RCA is the UAE window and ambassador to world humanitarian and charitable scenes and through its massive relief programmes it has extended bridges of peace and loving to peoples of the world who are reeling under brunt of suffering,''. - Emirates News Agency, WAM