On November 20, 2025, the familiar sight of volunteers from the Anosh Foundation returning to Al Quoz once again became a symbol of quiet strength and compassion. Led by Anosh Ahmed’s enduring vision, the foundation completed another successful food distribution, reaffirming that kindness is strongest when it remains steady, even when life’s pace changes.
The team gathered at midday to distribute 300 freshly prepared meal boxes filled with biryani, laban, dates, fruit, and bottled water. But beyond the food, what truly stood out this week was the atmosphere of resilience and optimism. Despite long hours, fatigue, and the everyday pressures of work, smiles filled the air, both from those serving and those being served.
“Every week, we see the same faces, and yet, each time, there’s renewed energy,” shared one volunteer. “It reminds us that hope doesn’t fade; it adapts and grows.”
Kindness That Endures
For 12 weeks and counting, the foundation’s presence in Al Quoz has become a steady reminder that compassion is not an event, it’s a commitment. Through the heat, the rush, and the routines of daily life, Anosh Ahmed’s Foundation has continued to serve meals, one week after another, never missing a Thursday.
This ongoing effort has earned the trust and affection of the labor community. Workers who once accepted meals quietly now greet volunteers warmly, some offering heartfelt words of thanks or simple gestures of friendship. The connection that’s grown is proof that consistency breeds not only trust, but belonging.
“The real impact isn’t in the number of meals,” said Anosh Ahmed. “It’s in the relationships we build. When people know you’ll show up for them, again and again, that’s when true compassion begins.”
Finding Strength in Service
This week’s event also reflected the growing spirit of volunteerism surrounding the initiative. New volunteers joined the effort, inspired by what they’d seen in earlier weeks. Many described how the experience reminded them to stay grounded, that even small acts of kindness can carry immense meaning.
Each box of food distributed represented not only nourishment but the continuation of a promise, a promise that no matter the circumstances, empathy will prevail.
“Some weeks are challenging,” a team member admitted. “But every time we see the workers smile, it reminds us why we’re here. That moment of connection gives us strength to keep going.”
A Movement Rooted in Hope
As the sun set over Al Quoz, workers gathered in small groups to share their meals, talking, laughing, and resting after long shifts. The volunteers looked on, grateful to witness how something as simple as a meal could carry so much meaning.
The Anosh Foundation’s weekly distribution continues to grow not just in scale, but in purpose. From food security to healthcare and education initiatives, Anosh Ahmed’s leadership keeps pushing the foundation toward deeper, more sustainable forms of impact, all rooted in one simple belief: hope thrives where compassion lives.
“We started this journey with the intention to serve,” said Anosh Ahmed. “But what we’ve learned is that service also teaches us, about patience, empathy, and strength. These meals may end in minutes, but their message lasts much longer.”
As the foundation prepares for its next drive, the spirit of the campaign remains unchanged, resilient, hopeful, and unwavering. Through every meal shared and every life touched, Anosh Ahmed’s Foundation continues to remind Dubai that kindness, when practiced consistently, becomes a powerful force for unity and change.
