Sajaya girls to renovate family homes in Sharjah

sharjah — As part of a voluntary community initiative, 800 girls in Sharjah will come together to renovate dozens of houses in various parts of the emirate.

The 100 Hours of Giving summer camp is being organised by Sajaya Young Ladies of Sharjah (Sajaya) from July 30 August 24.

The summer camp, announced as part of the UAE Year of Giving, will see the girls from Sajaya participate in the renovation of houses in Sharjah, Kalba and Khor Fakkan. The girls will help repair and restore the houses so that the occupants can enjoy decent living standards.

“Volunteering is one of the most important values that we aim to instil in our girls, as it promotes strong community cohesion. Our members are committed to this endeavour and by undertaking it, they will be both giving back to their society and reinforcing the importance of selflessness. Through the ‘100 Hours of Giving’ programme, we look forward to promoting volunteerism and improving the living standards of a number of families in Sharjah,” said Sheikha Aisha Khalid Al Qasimi, director of Sajaya.

Sheikha Aisha Al Qasimi underscored that Sajaya is committed to educating and training its young members on the ‘Arts of Life,’ which includes communication, collaboration, solidarity, determination and perseverance. She highlighted that this builds their spirit of leadership and empowers them to contribute positively to the development of the UAE.

Each Sajaya girl participating in the 100 Hours of Giving programme will complete 100 volunteering hours in four weeks; five hours a day, five days a week.

Any interested party wishing to know more about the initiative and to register for it should visit: https://www.registration-sajaya. com before July 23.

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