Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Cooperative Society (AD Co-op) donated Dh650,000 to the Emirates Red Crescent’s (ERC) humanitarian campaign, “For You Somalia”, to help victims of famine in the African country. Abu Dhabi Coop also provided 843 baskets containing various food items for the cause.
Rashid Mubarak Al Mansouri, ERC deputy secretary-general for local affairs, said that this humanitarian donation reflects the Abu Dhabi Cooperative Society’s generosity, and is a demonstration of the real and positive impact that private sector contributions make to the country’s charitable efforts.