Brief
Dubai Student Azura Lal Launches Second-Year Clothing Waste Drive
Azura Lal’s second‑year clothing‑reuse campaign runs for five weeks, targeting over 200 kg of donations from students and teachers.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Grade‑11 student Azura Lal of Ambassador International Academy is running the second edition of her clothing‑reuse drive in Dubai, extending the collection period to five weeks after a two‑week pilot last year.
What happened
The inaugural drive, held over two weeks, attracted more than 60 student and teacher donors and gathered over 200 kg of clothing and other items in good condition. This year, Lal has lengthened the collection window to five weeks, hoping to surpass the previous total.
What the reports add
According to Gulf News, the initiative began when Lal noticed large amounts of discarded clothing at the end of the academic year and wondered how usable items could be redirected. She consulted teachers, secured support from local organisations, and organised the first drive. The article notes that the project also produced gift baskets for school nannies during its first edition.
What was said
"What inspired me most was the realisation that an everyday habit could hold a bigger opportunity for change," Lal told Gulf News. She added, "Seeing an individual thought grow into a collective effort showed me that you do not need to wait until you have the resources or influence to make a difference." On balancing schoolwork, she said, "When you are genuinely committed to something, you find a way to make time for it," and emphasized that commitment is about effort, not unlimited time.
How it came about
Lal’s project emerged from her observation of waste in her school environment and the encouragement of teachers who helped her reach out to community organisations. The drive aligns with broader sustainability efforts highlighted in recent Felo News coverage, such as the Dubai RTA’s student sustainability awards and the city’s tree‑planting target for 2040.
Key facts
- Azura Lal is a Grade‑11 student at Ambassador International Academy. (gulfnews.com)
- The first drive collected over 200 kg of clothing from more than 60 donors. (gulfnews.com)
- The second‑year drive runs for five weeks, longer than the initial two‑week period. (gulfnews.com)
- Lal aims to make the initiative circular by using proceeds and donated items to benefit the community. (gulfnews.com)
Sources
- [1] gulfnews.com — originally reported as “How this Dubai student transforms clothing waste into sustainable giving”
