More information about what we are doing and why:
Following the 7.8 magnitude earthquake on April 25th, an estimated 8.1 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance. Three million of those are in need of food assistance. In our own DAA community, we have 20 Nepalese employees.
What can we do to help? All PS & ES students and families are encouraged to purchase prayer flags for Nepal that will be hung as part of a commemorative display in the PS/ES foyer at DAA. Money collected will be given to the people of Nepal through the Emirates Red Crescent foundation.
What is a prayer flag? Prayer flags promote peace, compassion, strength, and wisdom. When prayer flags are displayed, it is thought that the good will and kindness of the wishes are spread to benefit all. Colors of the prayer flags represent: blue--sky and space; white--air and wind; red--fire; green--water; yellow--earth
What is the cost and how do I donate?
- 50 AED = 1 Nepali Prayer Flag
- 200 AED = Set of 5 Nepali Prayer Flags (all colors)
You may purchase a flag in two ways:
1. Return the form that will be sent home on Monday with cash in an envelope to give directly to your child’s teacher on the morning of Thursday, May 14th.
2. Come to the Nepal collection table in the PS/ES foyer on Thursday, May 14th from 7:15-8:15 am / 2:00-3:00 pm.
Dress Down Day to Support Nepal: In this commemorative spirit, for a donation, all students are encouraged to wear a t-shirt in a color of the Nepalese flag (blue, white, red, green, or yellow) on Thursday, May 14th. Donations will be collected by classroom teachers. Students are asked to wear their usual uniform bottoms with their t-shirts.
Nepal ( ***PLEASE NOTE: the beginning of the video is graphic and you should start the video at 0:40.) 
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