Sunny Varkey donates Dhs5m for relief work in Kerala
DUBAI: GEMS Education founder and chairman Sunny Varkey has committed Dhs5 million to the special committee formed by the UAE to support emergency relief and rehabilitation work in Kerala.
“The UAE government, under the leadership of President HH Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, have underlined their support to Kerala through the formation of the special committee. We are making our humble contribution to the committee for supporting the rescue and rehabilitation work in Kerala, my home-state.”
“Kerala is witnessing an unprecedented challenge and it calls for the unified efforts of all to support the state and its people. My heart goes out to the people affected by the floods and I hope they will find the strength and resolve to overcome the crisis.
“I also congratulate the entire community for standing together to face and address the situation efficiently. We need concerted efforts to rebuild the state, and I commend the efforts of everyone for their unconditional support, dedication and tireless work. This is a challenging time, no doubt, but standing united, we can overcome it.
Varkey also praised the efforts of the national emergency committee chaired by the Emirates Red Crescent, adding that the gesture of goodwill highlighted by the UAE shows the spirit of solidarity and togetherness that the nation places on supporting Keralites, who have played an important role in the success story of the country.
UAE EXCHANGE SUPPORT
UAE Exchange, a leading global money transfer, foreign exchange and payment solutions brand, has further extended its support for the people affected in Kerala floods by assisting the ongoing relief and rehabilitation efforts. As part of the initiative, the brand is joining hands with the residents of the UAE to mobilise non-perishable essential supplies to be distributed across relief camps in Kerala.
Those seeking to support and contribute to the relief efforts can walk into any of the eight UAE Exchange branches. Additionally, the brand has also mobilised its India operations to extend on-ground support to the ongoing relief efforts including using its branch networks to act as coordination points and with employees volunteering.
Promoth Manghat, Executive Director, Finablr and Group CEO, said, “As a committed corporate citizen, who firmly believes in helping communities in times of need, it was our responsibility to do all that is in our power to aid the people of Kerala, who are facing this unprecedented natural calamity.