UAE: Lost your job or struggling to pay bills due to COVID-19? There is help

These welfare organisations are providing social support to those affected by the pandemic

Last updated: June 11, 2020 | 17:13

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If you have been financially impacted by COVID-19, there are several welfare organisations in the UAE providing social support.

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Find out how you can reach out to these welfare organisations.

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You may need to find out what the organisation's criteria are before you request for assistance.

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This is how you can reach out to them.

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Dar Al Ber Society - www.daralber.ae/helprequest

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You can also call 04 352 3333.

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This is the list of required documents to seek financial assistance.

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Beit Al Khair Society - Email info@beitalkhair.org

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Sharjah Charity International - www.shjc.sharjah.ae/Assistance

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Depending on whether you need assistance related to rent, medical or school fees, you would need to provide the necessary documents.

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Organisations require not only the applicant's personal documents - like passport and Emirates ID copies - but also supporting documents related to work permit being cancelled or bank statements to request for assistance.

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Indian Community Welfare Fund by the Indian Consulate

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Helpline numbers: Dubai - 056 546 3903/054 309 0575; Abu Dhabi - 050 899 5583

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Telemedicine helpline numbers 054 309 0571 / 054 309 0572 9am to 6pm. Food or Ration assistance - labour.dubai@mea.gov.in

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Pakistan Association Dubai

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You would need to send your request for assistance to relief@pad.ae

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Overseas Workers Welfare Association (OWWA) - Philippines

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You need to be an OWWA member to request for financial or social support. The OWWA helpline is 050 558 5536

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OWWA Food Assistance Programme for displaced members - Download application for from www.polodubaiportal.org

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Send the form and your documents to owwadxbfa@gmail.com

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One time Financial Assistance for COVID-19 infected OWWA members - Dh730

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Email: ofwcovid19positive@gmail.com

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How can I become an OWWA member?

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Kerala Muslim Cultural Centre

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Call - 04 272 7773

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