Emirates donates upcycled backpacks and supplies through Aircrafted KIDS initiative in Egypt

Alongside backpacks, Emirates provided school supplies such as pens, pencils, geometry sets, notebooks, and books by local authors designed to encourage interactive learning among students.

Adel AbdelFattah, Director of Community Convoys & Volunteering at Resala Charity Organization said: “Resala Charity Organization is proud to partner with Emirates Airline in this impactful initiative, empowering 800 children with access to quality education across Egypt. Resala works to support children in underprivileged rural areas through innovative educational programs that combine direct learning, alternative education, and skill development. We sincerely thank Emirates for their support, which brings us closer to our vision of inclusive and equitable education for all.”

Christine Safwat, Executive Director of Educate Me Foundation commented: “We are deeply grateful to Emirates Airline for their generous contribution, which goes far beyond school supplies. At Educate Me, we believe education is a gateway for children to shape a better future for themselves — to not just survive, but dream. This kind of support helps create a more engaging and enriching learning environment, giving students the opportunity to grow, explore, and imagine new possibilities for their lives.”

Through its foundation work over several years, Emirates has supported various child welfare programs. The Aircrafted KIDS initiative extends this effort by repurposing over 50 metric tons of materials from aircraft scheduled for cabin retrofits into useful items like backpacks. To date, more than 2,750 bags have been donated under this initiative across multiple countries including Zambia, Zimbabwe and Ethiopia (1,239 bags), as well as Dhaka in Pakistan and India (744 bags). Jordan is set to receive donations in the coming months.