Young UAE Students Inspire Through Candle Making
Young UAE Students: Candle Making to Aid the Needy
In the United Arab Emirates, young people as young as ten are setting an example of how creativity and cooperation can help others. Students from Al Manar Model School for Girls have not only learned the basics of crafts, but also how to turn these skills into charitable efforts. They sell handmade candles and crocheted products to collect donations, which are then offered to aid orphans and needy families.
The Beginning: Al Maha Charity Project
The project's first exhibition launched under the name Al Maha Charity Project, quickly gaining substantial support from the school's students and teachers. The success of the event reinforced the girls' belief in the value of their work. Ten-year-old Laila Younis, an enthusiastic participant in the project, expressed it this way: "We decided to dedicate all proceeds to aid orphans and the needy, which was our main goal."
Fourteen-year-old Sheikha Al Ghawi, another student, recalled the project's inception: "Initially, we received support from our families. Then we presented our idea to our teachers, who organized workshops and taught us how to use various molds for candle making."
Children and Commerce: Learning by Doing
The young crafters not only made candles and crocheted products but also learned the basics of business communication and sales. They sold their products at an exhibition stand, promoting their work themselves. This experience helped them develop their communication skills and understand the fundamentals of commerce.
"We don't just make candles; we also get the opportunity to talk to people, tell them why we do this, and see directly how they support our project," said one participating student.
Support and Community Collaboration
Every member of the school community contributed to the project's success. Teachers organized workshops, and fellow students eagerly participated as buyers and supporters at events. This type of collaboration sets an example of how young people can creatively assist the needy members of their community.
The Future: New Ideas and Bigger Goals
The project's success has inspired the students to diversify their range of handmade products and organize more exhibitions. The Al Maha Charity Project is gaining increasing attention, providing opportunities for other schools and communities to join similar initiatives.
"This is just the beginning," the girls said. "We want to reach more people so we can help even more individuals."
Lesson: Small Steps Can Achieve Big Impact
The story of the students at Al Manar Model School exemplifies how creativity and charity can be interlinked. Such initiatives not only aid the needy but also give young people the chance to develop a more responsible and community-focused outlook.
The project continues to prove: even the smallest hands can accomplish great things.
