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Emirates has launched an initiative called 'Aircrafted Kids' to support children's education across Africa. In Zimbabwe, the airline collaborated with St Marcellin's Children’s Village Trust and Rose of Sharon to assist vulnerable children. In Zambia, Emirates partnered with the Kucetekela Foundation and the Alliance for Children Everywhere (ACE) Zambia. In Ethiopia, they worked with Bravehearts Ethiopia and Roots Ethiopia. These organizations focus on providing educational opportunities and community support.
Emirates' local offices in Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Ethiopia facilitated the distribution of school supplies, including stationary, calculators, and books from local authors. "The next stops on the Aircrafted Kids schoolbags trail are India, Pakistan and Bangladesh," according to Emirates.
As part of their environmental strategy, Emirates is repurposing over 50,000 kilograms of materials from aircraft undergoing cabin refits. This material is used to create sturdy backpacks for children. The Emirates Engineering team designed these backpacks using high-quality seat fabric that is both durable and non-flammable.
