National Bonds sponsors Zayed University eyeglass donation campaign

The campaign, organised by ZU students, aims to encourage the public to donate used eyeglasses and sunglasses for the benefit of the disadvantaged around the world.

Donations will be accepted from April 8-15, 2008, at dedicated boxes available at Al Jaber Optical outlets, Deira City Centre, Mall of the Emirates, and Dubai Festival City.

According to Mohammad Qasim Al Ali, Chief Executive Officer, National Bonds, "National Bonds has always been a strong advocate of community programmes as we continuously strive to develop various initiatives in the housing, education and healthcare sector of the emirate. As such, we are pleased to be part of this noble cause and provide the underprivileged with the gift of sight".

The launch of this campaign coincides with the Dubai International Humanitarian Aid and Redevelopment Conference and Exhibition, held under the patronage of H.H.

Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, from April 8-10, 2008. Three ZU students will have a stand at this exhibition to present their charity project to the public.

Recycling used eyeglasses provides those in developing nations with access to proper eyeglasses, and therefore the opportunity to secure jobs and education.

According to the World Health Organisation, approximately 44 per cent of men, women, and children in developing countries are in need of eyeglasses.