Record-breaking Fundraising Expedition by Fathers' Endowment Campaign Reaches AED 3.7 Billion in Shortest Time Ever
The UAE's Fathers' Endowment campaign, launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has successfully raised AED 3.72 billion, surpassing its initial goal of AED 1.86 billion. This impressive feat underscores the country's dedication to enhancing healthcare services for underserved communities and its pivotal role in improving lives both locally and globally.
Announced on February 21, 2025, the campaign garnered support from over 277,000 contributors, including major private sector donors. Key events like the Most Noble Number charity auctions in Abu Dhabi and Dubai raised a total of AED 167.4 million for the campaign.
Azizi Developments pledged AED 3 billion, setting a record for the largest individual private sector donation in UAE history. The funds will be used for various projects, such as the development of hospitals, research facilities, and the provision of critical medical supplies.
The success of the Fathers' Endowment campaign is an extension of Sheikh Mohammed's ongoing efforts to honor fathers and provide sustainable healthcare for the less fortunate. It is one of the many successful humanitarian initiatives led by the Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
Recent humanitarian initiatives led by Sheikh Mohammed include the "Endowment of Dates" initiative, launched by the Mohammed bin Rashid Global Centre for Endowment Consultancy (MBRGCEC) in collaboration with the Hamdan bin Mohammed Heritage Centre. This initiative encourages local farm owners in the UAE to donate a portion of their date harvest as ongoing charity (sadaqah jariyah), supporting deserving families and promoting food security and social solidarity.
Another initiative reflecting Sheikh Mohammed's vision is the strategic partnership between the Dubai Land Department and the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department to support the construction and operation of mosques in real estate development areas in Dubai. This public-private collaboration aims to make mosques centers of cultural and humanitarian influence, reinforcing community values and empowering families.
Sheikh Mohammed launched the "Father's Endowment" humanitarian initiative during Ramadan, demonstrating ongoing engagement in Ramadan-specific charity efforts. The campaign aims to establish a sustainable endowment fund for enhancing healthcare services for underserved communities.
The Fathers' Endowment campaign highlights the UAE's commitment to sustainable philanthropy and humanitarian causes. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum expressed gratitude for the generous support of the campaign, and the success is an extraordinary display of community solidarity. The UAE's standing as a leader in humanitarian efforts and sustainable development is reinforced by this remarkable achievement.
- The success of the Fathers' Endowment campaign, a testament to community solidarity, has opened new avenues for health and wellness development, including the construction of hospitals, research facilities, and provision of medical supplies, all funded by the generous contributions of over 277,000 supporters, including Azizi Developments' historic AED 3 billion pledge.
- Sheikh Mohammed's humanitarian initiatives extend beyond the Fathers' Endowment campaign, with efforts like the "Endowment of Dates" and the mosque construction partnership with the Dubai Land Department, aiming to promote food security, social solidarity, and cultural influence.
- The Fathers' Endowment campaign, initiated during Ramadan, is part of Sheikh Mohammed's ongoing commitment to providing sustainable healthcare for underserved communities, reflecting his vision for a united and caring health-and-wellness-focused society.
- The UAE's humanitarian efforts under the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, evident in initiatives like the Fathers' Endowment campaign, have not only surpassed financial goals but also set new standards for sustainable philanthropy and development in the realm of health and research, globally positioning the UAE as a leader in humanitarian and sustainable development causes.
