Abu dhabi: Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has approved a significant contribution of AED100 million from Erth Zayed Philanthropies to the Mother of the Nation Endowment for Orphans. This initiative, launched by the Endowments and Minors' Funds Authority - Awqaf Abu Dhabi, operates under the patronage of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
According to Emirates News Agency, this initiative is a testament to the enduring culture of giving inspired by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. The UAE aims to reinforce its position as a leader in humanitarian efforts through this substantial contribution.
Sheikh Theyab emphasized that the endowment reflects the values upheld by Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak. It aligns with the vision of fostering a culture of sustainable giving that ensures opportunities for future generations. He reiterated the collective responsibility to support orphans across the UAE, focusing on their education, healthcare, and empowerment to help them contribute to the nation's progress.
The initiative's primary goal is to establish a sustainable endowment platform dedicated to orphan care, ensuring long-term access to essential services that improve quality of life and future opportunities for orphans in the UAE.
Funds from this initiative will be managed through Awqaf Abu Dhabi, ensuring that resources are allocated to programmes with measurable social impact. This reflects the UAE's commitment to using endowments as a means of sustainable development and community solidarity.
The contribution highlights Erth Zayed Philanthropies' mission to support national initiatives, particularly those focused on family and childhood, and to foster community partnerships in aid of vulnerable societal groups.
