RTA donates two school buses in Tanzania, Uganda
Students also receive 400 bags of supplies and 50 bicycles
Needy students in Uganda and Tanzania will benefit from a series of donations announced by a Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) delegation that travelled to these countries.
As part of ‘Dubai Reaches out to Africa’ initiative, the delegation announced the donation of two school buses, 400 bags containing school supplies and 50 bicycles in cooperation with Al Futtaim Motors and Dar Al Ber Society in Dubai.
The visit was part of the “global contributions” of the RTA Charity Foundation and also an extension of the Year of Giving and the Year of Zayed.
Mohammad Obaid Al Mulla, RTA Board member and chairman of RTA’s Charity Foundation Higher Committee, said: “The visit to Uganda and Tanzania reflects RTA’s commitment to making charitable activities overseas in cooperation with Al Futtaim Motors and Dar Al Ber Society in Dubai. Two buses were donated such that each bus will serve several schools. Fifty bicycles were distributed to students in both countries assisting them with transportation in rugged areas. Moreover, each school was granted 200 school bags that include school supplies and essentials in a bid to support the needy in remote areas.”
Dr Yousuf Al Ali, CEO of Dubai Taxi Corporation and vice-chairman of the Higher Committee of RTA Charity Foundation, who accompanied the delegation, said: “The delegation included volunteers from the RTA, who were known for their charitable contributions, to encourage their efforts.”