Al Jalila Cultural Centre for Children and "Dubai Police" launched firecracker Awareness campaign
"Al Jalila Cultural Centre for Children" arranged an awareness campaign to inform members of the community and the Centre about safety, safeguards and to-do's for dealing with fire crackers. The campaign was launched with an awareness day that was conducted in partnership with "Dubai Police" for more than 120 children aged between 7 and 12 years. The Fire Crackers Awareness day featured a mix of infotainment and activities-- making it simple and enjoyable learning more about safety and preventative measures for fire crackers.
Some of the key activities of the Fire Crackers Awareness a day was first understanding the various types of firecrackers and their definitions, comprehending which are dangerous for kids to have fun with without guidance. Another area of the awareness presentation focused on first-aid and rapid reaction tips should there be the regrettable event of burns from fire-- this sessions was moderated by professionals from Dubai Police and Ambulatory services.
Revolving around the concept of fire safety and handling, kids were divided into 6 groups and dispersed among the numerous areas of the Centre where they had the ability to experience key knowings through art, music, theater, pottery, drawing, crafts, and environmental along with standard activities.
Bushra Al Rhoomi, Director of Program Management at "Al Jalila Cultural Centre for Children", said: "We are working carefully with Dubai Police to provide relevant and critical awareness projects for members of the community and children. As we approach Eid al-Fitr, a majority of the kids are exposed to hazardous firecrackers, so the concept was to help children to secure themselves through awareness of the dangers of firecrackers and small dynamites.
Al Rhoomi has actually also highlighted the awareness campaign reached nearly 25,000 participants through social media and through competition for kids, as well as through programs on "Pearl FM" radio station, which broadcasts from inside the Centre.
