The United Arab Emirates (UAE) held a telethon, called Awnkum, or "Your Help" to raise Dh100million (approximately $27.3 million) for Pakistan flood victims. Organized by UAE's Red Crescent Authority (RCA), television presenters, actors and clerics from UAE hosted the three-day telethon that began on August 26, 2010.
At last count, Dh72million has been raised. UAE will be extending the telecasting of the telethon in order to reach the goal of Dh100million. Broadcast on 10 different channels, including Sama Dubai and Dunia al Fujairah, the campaign, called Awnkum, or “your help”, will feature a number of celebrities such as actors from Bab el Hara and Ma Asa’ab al Kalam shows as well as Muslim clerics and ambassadors.
If you live in the UAE, here's how to donate: Telethon hotline is toll-free 800RED or 800733.
Sincere thanks to UAE for their efforts! Together, we'll show Pakistan they are not alone!
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