Congratulations on your good will and generous spirit moeed! you are indeed correct, there are hundreds of labourers who are in dire need of assistance in this city. all one has to do is check the archives of the gulf-times and you can come across dozens of articles outlining the various abuses that these men have had to endure. They are underpaid, live in unsanitary conditions, have little or no access to health care even in emergency situations. There have even been cases of water and electricity to labour camps being cut off, food not being provided, wages not being paid even up to six months or more.
It seems that the establishment of the National Human Rights Commission and the valiant efforts of concerned embassies and local expatriate groups has helped improve the conditions of many of these labourers, but much still needs to be done. A wonderful woman I have just met said "One person cannot change everything but we can all do something". The most immediate assistance that we can provide is, as you have done, give out something from your car to those who need it. Cash is only one option, more necessary even perhaps are shoes, shirts, socks, hats, and sunglasses to help protect those who work in extreme conditions. You can also give out water, or electrolyte drinks to those who seem to be dehydrated or even just plain thirsty. If you have more to give, but like the most of us do not know how to forward it, contact the Embassies of India, Nepal or Pakistan and ask for the contact information of the civic organizations who assist these labourers. There are organized medical missions, deportation funds, emergency funds and food funds which could centainly benefit from donations.
Most importantly, help other people become aware. The more there are helping others, the less hardship there will be.
There is a small group of women who have started to research how best to assist these poor labourers, if you would like to get involved please email [email protected] or [email protected].
Congratulations on your good will and generous spirit moeed! you are indeed correct, there are hundreds of labourers who are in dire need of assistance in this city. all one has to do is check the archives of the gulf-times and you can come across dozens of articles outlining the various abuses that these men have had to endure. They are underpaid, live in unsanitary conditions, have little or no access to health care even in emergency situations. There have even been cases of water and electricity to labour camps being cut off, food not being provided, wages not being paid even up to six months or more.
It seems that the establishment of the National Human Rights Commission and the valiant efforts of concerned embassies and local expatriate groups has helped improve the conditions of many of these labourers, but much still needs to be done. A wonderful woman I have just met said "One person cannot change everything but we can all do something". The most immediate assistance that we can provide is, as you have done, give out something from your car to those who need it. Cash is only one option, more necessary even perhaps are shoes, shirts, socks, hats, and sunglasses to help protect those who work in extreme conditions. You can also give out water, or electrolyte drinks to those who seem to be dehydrated or even just plain thirsty. If you have more to give, but like the most of us do not know how to forward it, contact the Embassies of India, Nepal or Pakistan and ask for the contact information of the civic organizations who assist these labourers. There are organized medical missions, deportation funds, emergency funds and food funds which could centainly benefit from donations.
Most importantly, help other people become aware. The more there are helping others, the less hardship there will be.
There is a small group of women who have started to research how best to assist these poor labourers, if you would like to get involved please email [email protected] or [email protected].