Dubai …
At Pakistan Association Dubai (PAD), the essence of Ramadan is in full spring as we carry out welfare
activities during the Holy Month. Keeping up with our tradition PAD Welfare committee is running
several initiatives to serve the deserving members of the community. Mr Faisal Sunka, head of PAD
Welfare committee, remarked that “though our welfare efforts continue throughout the year, they
are at their peak in the month of Ramadan”.
We are pleased to share that so far; we have distributed 1000+ food cards to deserving families. We
have also been providing iftar at the local Pakistani Mosque in Oud Metha and have been able to
serve 2100+ individuals. PAD is also organizing an Eid gift distribution ceremony for deserving
families. These activities, ensure that members of our community in need are provided essential
supplies and meals throughout the Holy Month and for Eid.
PAD Welfare team is also working with Dubai Police and Pakistan Consulate to repatriate prisoners
and allow them to reunite with their families. So far,140 prisoners have been repatriated. We are
grateful to Dubai Police and Pakistan Consulate for their support.
Mr Faisal Sunka, Secretary PAD Welfare, remarked that our welfare efforts extend beyond the
month of Ramadan as our team proactively works all year round to support our people in every way
possible. Our incredible network of volunteers helps us extend welfare services in special areas such
as education and legal advice.
These services help us with our efforts in making education and legal support accessible to the segment of our community who can’t afford these otherwise. PAD Welfare team selects the deserving cases through a robust screening process. Pakistan Medical Centre (PMC) is providing medical care of the highest standards to the deserving of the community.
In 2022, approximately 50% of patients at PMC were served for free as part of our medical welfare services. In order to raise funds for the project we recently concluded a successful online art auction last weekend which sold over 45 artworks to raise proceeds for PMC. The Online Art Auction is organized every year in collaboration with Poetic Strokes.
PAD is able to serve the deserving through ever-growing support of our community who contribute
to our cause in huge numbers. Our gratitude goes out to all who have supported our endeavours in
the past and continue doing so with full empathy and fervour. As public service remains a priority,
our growing welfare activities always need your support to ensure the long-term sustainability and
in achieving our goal of promoting social welfare and inclusivity.
Along with our donors and supporters, PAD also remains thankful to the Department of Islamic
Affairs and Charitable Activities and the Community Development Authority (CDA) for constantly
facilitating our mission.
In a bid to expand our reach and cater to more deserving groups, we are hopeful of widespread and continuous community support to sustain our goal of promoting social welfare and inclusivity.