The UN International Day of Charity falls on September 5 and there are PLENTY of ways for residents to give back.

The annual day was created to raise awareness for all charitably activities on a local and international level, it’s a global day and here’s how you can get involved right here in Dubai.

Introducing #AKiloOfKindness – a clever initiative thought up by Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts and an ideal opportunity for Dubai folk to donate to people in need

The idea is anyone can drop off at least a kilo of goods to participating Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts across Dubai

So many of us have lots of dry foods, clothing (and maybe even some educational supplies) lying around in our homes, going to waste. A quick trip to donate the goods lets you help someone else.

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What can you drop-off

Food, clothing and educational supplies are all welcome and will be donated to those in need. Not sure what to donate? Here’s a quick outline of what’s accepted:

• Books, notebooks and stationery such as pens, pencils, rulers, erasers
• Canned foods: tuna, soup, fruit, vegetables, concentrated milk
• Dry foods: rice, beans, oats, pasta, cereals, flour, powder milk, baby formula, tea, coffee
• Clothing

And contributions above one kilo are welcome of course!

Dubai drop-off points

There are FIVE drop-off points in Dubai at Mövenpick hotel lobbies across Dubai – no excuse not to get involved!

Mövenpick Hotel & Apartments Bur Dubai,

Mövenpick Hotel Jumeirah Beach,

Mövenpick Hotel Ibn Battuta Gate,

Mövenpick Hotel Apartments Al Mamzar Dubai

Mövenpick Hotel Jumeirah Lakes Towers

Part of a wider global campaign, there are 30 hotels across Africa, Asia, Europe and the Middle East involved. Dubai residents and guests can visit any of the above outlets to make a donation.

Share with your friends and get involved!

When?

Make your donations between September 1 and 15

Find everything you need to know about #AKiloOKindness here