LONDON: The second cohort of UAE youth volunteers arrived in Al-Arish, Egypt, on Sunday to take part in humanitarian efforts aiding Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.
Ten young Emiratis are taking part in the Youth Social Missions Program, which aims to prepare them for responsibilities during humanitarian crises and promote a culture of volunteerism and social responsibility aligned with UAE values.
The UAE is operating a humanitarian aid logistics center in Al-Arish, which includes a floating hospital, where volunteers will learn about the medical and humanitarian aid services offered to the injured from Gaza.
They will tour UAE desalination plants in Al-Arish to learn about water security for Gaza and visit the Rafah border crossing to observe aid delivery and coordination. The UAE humanitarian initiative is part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3.
“Our goal in this experience is to represent the UAE in the best possible way and to convey the message that the UAE’s generosity knows no bounds,” Fatima Mohammed Al-Shehhi, a member of the second cohort, told the Emirates News Agency.
