The honorable Consul-General of the Turkiye in Dubai and Northern Emirates, İlker Kılıç visited the Group Headquarters of CSS on February 17th, 2023, and presented our esteemed Chairman T.S. Kaladharan with a thoughtful memento as a kind gesture towards the services offered by CSS in collecting, organizing and delivering tons of relief aids to Turkiye.
The Catastrophic Earthquakes in Turkey and Syria
On February 6th, 2023, an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.8 occurred in Turkey, near the northern border of Syria. This catastrophic earthquake was closely followed by another earthquake of 7.5 magnitudes nine hours later. These massive earthquakes were the most devastating to hit Turkey and Syria in over 20 years. The loss was substantial regarding lives, injuries, homes, and displacements. From millions of people being displaced from their homes to thousands of buildings collapsing, Turkish and Syrian citizens were recovering from this untimely disaster. The state authorities in Turkey and Syria declared a level-4 emergency asking for international assistance, rescue teams, relief work, and aid.
CSS Group Immediately Steps Up to Help
The CSS Group quickly stepped up to this urgent need and joined hands with Esskay Logistics. Under the guidance of the Turkish Consulate and the Turkish Business Council, CSS opened the doors of its warehouse in Al Quoz and charted out an extensive collection drive to collate, sort, and dispatch tons of relief material to Turkey.
3-Day Drive at the CSS Warehouse
A three-day relief drive was organized at the CSS warehouse. Thousands of UAE residents offered their donations at the warehouse. The staff at the CSS warehouse worked round the clock. The CSS staff has worked selflessly, from receiving gifts to listing packaging and arranging logistics to seamlessly moving the relief items from Dubai to Turkey. Winter clothing for adults and children, baby food, canned food, personal hygiene products, diapers, sanitary napkins, bedding, tents, heaters, thermos, blankets, medicines, sleeping bags, etc., were some of the items that were collected and packed at the CSS warehouse. The collection drive was a combined campaign by the Turkish Consulate in Dubai, the Turkish Business Council, and Turkish Airlines.
Working Together for a Cause
CSS partnered with Esskay Logistics LLC in organizing and collecting aid for Turkey and Syria. CSS and Esskay Logistics worked as a team with the people of UAE who came from different walks of life and age groups. An intensive three-day public donation drive was meticulously carried out. This successful drive showed us what can happen when people join together for a good cause.
Turkish Consul-General Thanks the CSS Group
On February 17th, 2023, the honorable Consul-General of the Turkish Business Council in Dubai and Northern Emirates, İlker Kılıç visited the Group Headquarters of CSS. The Turkish Consul-General presented our esteemed Chairman, T.S. Kaladharan, with a memento, an authentic and handmade Iznik Çini ceramic tile. This was a thoughtful gesture towards CSS’s assistance in arranging, organizing, collecting, and delivering over 3500 cm of relief donations from thousands of UAE citizens. CSS thanked the Turkish Consul-General for recognizing their efforts and for his kind words on the great impact the contributions made to the people of Turkey and Syria.
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is the Core of CSS
CSS is both honored and pleased about playing a significant role in extending a helping hand to Turkey and Syria. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is the heart of our belief system. Be it our stakeholders, the public, or even ourselves. We strive to be socially accountable. Our CSR initiatives have contributed to social, economic, and environmental causes over the years. The CSS group has always come to the aid of meticulous efforts, planning, and resources for the needy. As a part of our CSR mission, we have always been striving to offer aid during natural calamities in and around our area. Our Honourable Chairman, T.S. Kaladharan, has always encouraged the teams at CSS Group to offer help to anyone who may need it. As a part of our disaster relief strategy, we were happy to open the doors of our warehouse in AL Quoz to collect, package, and deliver relief materials for Turkey and Syria.
CSS is Proud of Playing a Part in this Noble Cause
CSS has always been socially responsible towards its neighbors and ready to offer assistance in the wake of disasters. During the aftermath of the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, CSS worked hand-in-hand with the Turkish Consulate and Turkish Business Council. Not only did CSS provide its warehouse as a part of the disaster relief program, but it also organized a collection drive among UAE residents to collect relief materials. Disasters like the recent earthquakes that hit Turkey and Syria remind us that we are indeed world citizens, whether we like it or not. Showing kindness and compassion to others during challenging times has become the need of the hour. At CSS group, we are proud of being a part of this noble cause and coming together as a community to lend a helping hand.