Ambassador Simran makes a mark by doing something good on World Humanitarian Dayby Simran Vedvyas | 21-08-2012 05:11 |
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Ambassador Simran makes a mark by doing something good on World Humanitarian Day and the hard work was done for nearly a week that started on International Youth Day 2012 Theme: "I Was Here" World Humanitarian Day is a time to recognize those who face danger and adversity in order to help others. Though everyday humanitarian aid workers help millions of people around the world, regardless of who they are and where they are. World Humanitarian Day is a global celebration of people helping people. Getting along with this year's campaign " I Was Here" which was about making one's mark by doing something good, somewhere, for someone else by Beyonce' The youth in Dubai under the guidance of Simran Vedvyas, initiated collective effort with group of youth gathering together to embark on several efforts to mark by doing something good. This month also happens to be the holy month of Ramadan where doing charity is more meaningful. The group of made jewelry from colorful beads, since a week before girls -started on the International Youth Day and raised some funds to use for charity purpose- a part of this was used for supporting young Lea Joven who is a leukaemia patient and is only eight years of age. Lea has been suffering since five and Volunteer in Dubai, an organization supported her through an organized "Charity Iftaar". We are proud that some of us could also join in for the event to show support and send messages and prayers to young LEA by a video message http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkIFhWT_n8M&feature=youtu.be We wish and hope that everyone can join us in prayers for a speedy recovery for Lea. The links give more details and media support-
http://www.7daysindubai.com/Lea-need-complex-treatment/story-16678270-detail/story.html
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