Sharjah Girl Guides distribute 42 food parcels among needy
Annual programme featured charity campaigns and an exciting online competition
In keeping with its vision to raise a future generation of upstanding members of society, the Sharjah Girl Guides (SGG) organised a programme of workshops and initiatives for its members during Ramadan.
The activities were designed to strengthen their sense of community belonging, spirit of volunteerism, and commitment to helping the needy.
Commenting on the programme, Shaikha Al Shamsi, Manager of SGG, said: “Every Ramadan, we intensify our activities to motivate our members to serve their community and develop a sense of social responsibility. The annual programme highlights the importance of volunteerism, which is a central pillar of Girl Guide movements and a practice that corresponds with the Emirati community’s values and traditions.”
‘MAIR RAMA DAN’ CAMPAIGN: The programme agenda included the ‘Mair Ramadan’ campaign, an annual affair organised by SGG, where members prepared 42 food parcels and distributed them to needy families across the UAE. Held in partnership with Sharjah Charity International, the campaign saw the participation of 207 SGG members aged 7 – 25, who received training in humanitarian work to encourage them to embrace the true spirit of giving during the Holy Month.
TB HF‘ WHO A MI ?’ CAMPAIGN: AS PART OF THE BIG Heart Foundation’s (TBHF) ‘Who am I?’ campaign to aid humanitarian projects in the vital sectors of food, healthcare, and education, SGG organised a workshop led by Senior Guide Alia Rashid that taught members how to design bookmarks for the Holy Quran, and a graphic design session atended by 17 members to produce unique creations. The proceeds from the sale of the guides’ handiwork were donated to TBHF’S campaign.
‘AMBASSADORS OF GIVING’ PROGRAMME: At the beginning of Ramadan, SGG organised the ‘Ambassadors of Giving’ programme, where 10 Senior Guides highlighted the importance of the Girl Guides movement in community development. The programme aimed to empower the guides to actively participate in organising volunteering opportunities, in order to enhance their ability to communicate with adults.
SGG also hosted a competition titled ‘Q & A’ on Instagram every Sunday of the Holy Month. The competition questions revolved around the guides’ signs, their involvement in charitable projects, and SGG volunteering campaigns. As part of the competition, SGG members also participated in a challenge to take enticing photos and videos of Itar and Eid dishes.
The creators of the winning videos were selected as directors of an upcoming cooking programme. Their clips were shown throughout Ramadan to encourage UNHCR affiliates to help their families with housework and make sweets in celebration of the Holy Month.
Recently, the Sharjah Government Employees Ramadan Padel Tennis Championship concluded on a high note with Sharjah Police and Sharjah Girl Guides Commission emerging at the top. Held under the patronage of Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Sharjah Media Council, and organised by the Sharjah Events website of the Sharjah Government Media Bureau, the first Padel Tennis Championship in Sharjah featured 170 players representing 35 government entities. A total of 80 teams took part in the Championship, five of them competing in the women’s category.
The Sharjah Police team clinched the crown in the championship held at the Padel Point Stadium in Sharjah, by defeating the Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority team in the final match. The finalencounterwitnessedagreatdealofexcitement and tough competition between the two teams. The Sharjah Police team was able to finally prevail emerging ahead with three runs and winning the first Padel Tennis Championship crown.
Tariq Saeed Allay, Director-general of the Sharjah Government Media Bureau, crowned the champions of the first edition of the Sharjah Government Employees Ramadan Padel Tennis Championship in the presence of Major General Saif Al Zari Al Shamsi, Commander-in-chief of Sharjah Police.
Alya Al Suwaidi, Director of the Sharjah Government Media Bureau, crowned the Sharjah Girl Guides Commission as the winners of the women’s championship. The Sharjah Women’s Sports Foundation team won second place.