scrubbedexpat141

Very true, fair point. I'm sure some do, some don't.

There are a couple on there for 4,500 dirhams

20 people = 180dhs each / 30 quid.

I'd be happy to put that in, perhaps we could do it via justgiving or similar?

britexpat76

There are 3 under 6k. I would help out, though I can see Commanders point of view. Why don't the companies that house the poor souls there and no doubt make a fortune on the back of their hard labour do anything?

LaLaLayla

Yes, I'd be happy to contribute, also.

Meow

Justgiving doesn't work for organisations here. Volunteer in Dubai (ViD) can take cash but cannot ask for it, as that is seen as begging. Sounds daft but friends of mine who run a charitable organisation in the UAE have been arrested for similar things and I have received telephone threats in the past too.

You can just make a donation of ViD if you want. Contact them via the FB page.

scrubbedexpat141

Lobbying these firms with 4 days to go is probably the issue this time round. Otherwise you're spot on.

Meow

Because they simply don't care enough. And many are not run by GCC nationals either.

LaLaLayla

Update from the ViD FB page:

"dealgobbler.com are our HEROES!! stepping in at the last minute to offer us a chance to still get the meals we promised the camps whilst organising the Ramadan Campaign for the company that bailed. Thank you Thank you THANK YOU!!!"

Meow

Excellent!


Doesn't mean folk can't make any charitable donation if they'd like to.

Or just be extra nice to those who deserve it.

britexpat76

Does that mean they have sponsored every remaining camp?

Robajob

Living Social were doing an offer last night for Worker's Iftar. For every one you buy, they will match you by donating one themselves.

Don't have the link, but I'm sure one or two of you get the daily emails....

Meow

Here's the link for Deal Gobbler who have stepped in to help Volunteer in Dubai

http://www.dealgobbler.com/volunteer-in-dubai.html


If everyone who sees this buys just one voucher it would make a difference.

britexpat76

Ah, So they have not paid the money but will promote and sell the vouchers?

Meow

I think it's more a case of they will meet half the price. Better than nothing and they have stepped in at the last minute.

al dente

I'm up for a BE one. Scamp, if you organise it, i'll give 1000dhs.

al dente

If there's no BE response I'll just buy the dealgobbler voucher?