Dear DAA Leadership Team,

We are writing to express our collective concern and frustration regarding the lack of support DAA has shown towards the Red Crescent Tarahum Initiative. We appreciate the email the school has shared, but we find it vital to bring to your attention our deep concern and disappointment.

DAA’s compass emphasizes on driving a culture of kindness. DAA has always taught us both, parents and students, to commit to principles of equity, justice, compassion, diversity, and inclusion. And therefore, we strongly believe that, once again, DAA and its community should support another humanitarian drive lead by the UAE government.

The lack of action and the vague replies sent to DAA parents individually, fail to meet with DAA’s values. As a school that proudly advocates inclusion and kindness , we are disappointed by the exclusion of any government lead initiative and failure to support our community.

We strongly believe that DAA’s values and integrity require a broader acknowledgment of the situation and a commitment to a purely humanitarian stance especially when other GEMs schools are doing their part. This should be translated through DAA supporting any government led drive through our campus, newsletters and classrooms.

This incident has been demotivating and disheartening for many of us. But we believe in the power of dialogue and understanding. We believe in DAA’s ability to learn from this experience and grow. We hope that this will be a turning point, a chance for us to reaffirm our commitment to inclusivity, empathy, and respect for all.

Sincerely,

DAA Parents