ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)
The Erth Zayed Philanthropies Forum, a vehicle that aims to consolidate many of the UAE's global philanthropic efforts, was held in Abu Dhabi on Monday and Tuesday.
The newly established philanthropic entity was launched under the patronage of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and the opening was attended by His Highness Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in his capacity as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Erth Zayed Philanthropies, on Monday.
The Erth Zayed Philanthropies Forum brought together philanthropic entities that are part of Erth Zayed, including Zayed Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation, Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation, Emirates Foundation, Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund, Sandooq Al Watan, Clean Rivers, the Global Institute for Disease Elimination, Zayed Sustainability Prize, Khalifa Award for Education, Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation, the Mohamed bin Zayed Award for Best Teacher, and the International Fund for Houbara Conservation.
The forum was attended by several members of the Board of Trustees of Erth Zayed Philanthropies, led by His Highness Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed.
The Board of Trustees is comprised of His Excellency Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Sheikh Zayed bin Hamad Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Founder's Office; Dr Ahmed Mubarak Al Mazrouei, Chairman of the President's Office for Strategic Affairs and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Office; Shamma bint Suhail Al Mazrui, Minister of Community Development and member of the International Humanitarian and Philanthropic Council; Rashid Saeed Al Ameri, Advisor at the President's Office for Strategic Affairs; Sultan Mohammed Al Shamsi, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Development Affairs and International Organisations and member of the International Humanitarian and Philanthropic Council; and Saeed Rashid Al Zaabi, Advisor to the Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes' Affairs.
Members of the Board of Trustees visited the forum exhibition, which highlighted the contributions of the foundations that are part of Erth Zayed Philanthropies, underscoring the UAE's global philanthropic leadership and impact, and highlighting the nation's commitment to addressing global challenges.
The forum also seeks to emphasise the importance of fostering collaboration between entities and advancing partnerships to drive scalable solutions, thereby reinforcing Erth Zayed's role as a catalyst for meaningful and lasting change.
In encouraging effective collaboration between entities, Erth Zayed Philanthropies will focus on ensuring that efforts are aligned with evolving global priorities and that outcomes prioritise improving lives and livelihoods locally, regionally, and globally.
On the occasion of the inaugural Erth Zayed Philanthropies Forum, His Highness Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed stated, "Erth Zayed Philanthropies will seek to enhance the reach and effectiveness of the UAE's philanthropic activities, but it cannot do so alone. The first Erth Zayed Philanthropies Forum highlights the importance of working together, and it is our steadfast belief that collaboration is the tool that will deliver compounded impact."
"By uniting under the umbrella of Erth Zayed, we are charting a new path that honours the legacy of our Founding Father and enriches the humanitarian legacy of the UAE, ensuring its future growth. Together, we can make a lasting difference for communities near and far."