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Toys With Wings founder, Mouna ElHaimoud was interviewed on Sabah Al Dar show in Abu Dhabi TV, to speak about the inception of Toys With Wings and its growth ever since. ElHaimoud, spoke of how the idea to create the initiative formed whilst visiting a refugee camp when she was working as a journalist. ElHaimoud believed that the kids she encountered during her visit were truly deserving of toys, considering the harsh living conditions that they encounter on a daily basis. She said that the main goal in setting up the initiative was to remain continuous in providing children in need with toys and allowing people to contribute on a regular basis.

Interview by: Asmahane Al Naqabi and Rashed Al Shaali

'Al Ain' News Portal details the inception of Toys with Wings and the path it has taken ever since in a video interview with Toys With Wings founder, Mouna ElHaimoud. The video kicks off by communicating the importance of toys to kids and how the initiative was able to spread toys across several countries. ElHaimoud, is featured in the short montage to speak of how a simple idea was made big with the help of volunteers, highlighting the importance of group efforts in initiatives of the same nature.

Interview by Rania Afifi
Filmed & edited by Said Mahmoud
Special thanks to Jouhaina Al Khaldiya

In Amina Mansour’s piece titled, “Toys with wings .. Toys "flying" towards those who need them”, the author raises widely asked questions about charitable donations. “Why donate toys?” is a question frequently asked, and which Mansour has touches upon. The author stipulates that toys are essential for the sensory and intellectual development of children. Throughout the article, Mansour makes reference to Founder of Toys With Wings, Mouna ElHaimoud, with regards to her trip to Palestine as well as writing about the different features present on the website, such as the distribution map.

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