DUBAI (ALETIHAD)
Emirati businessman Abdul Rahim Mohammed Belghozooz Al Zarooni announced a contribution of AED 2 million to the Mothers’ Endowment campaign, launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to honour mothers by establishing an AED 1 billion endowment fund that supports the education of millions around the world.
Organised by Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives and coinciding with the holy month of Ramadan, the campaign allows contributors to make donations in honour of their mothers. Proceeds will go towards implementing education projects in underprivileged communities in partnership with humanitarian organisations.
Generous initiative
Abdul Rahim Al Zarooni said: “We have come to expect the launch of inspiring humanitarian initiatives by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum during the holy month of Ramadan to help those in need worldwide. This year’s Mothers’ Endowment campaign embodies a deep appreciation for mothers by making donations in honour of them to establish an endowment fund.”
“This campaign is particularly important because it addresses a major global challenge, where difficult life conditions prevent children from receiving education. The planned endowment fund will be key in empowering these groups to improve their reality through education. This is the best thanks we can give our mothers,” he added.
Evolving
The Mothers’ Endowment campaign shows how successful Ramadan campaigns launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum have evolved to address key priorities and communities’ most pressing needs, which drives development and empowers individuals.
The campaign promotes the values of honouring parents, kindness, compassion and solidarity while solidifying the UAE’s leading humanitarian role.
Donation channels
The Mothers’ Endowment campaign continues to welcome donations and contributions to the endowment fund from institutions and individuals across six main channels, including the campaign’s website (Mothersfund. ae) and a dedicated call centre via the toll-free number (800 9999). Donations are also possible via bank transfers in the UAE dirham to the campaign bank account number with Emirates Islamic Bank (AE790340003708472909201). Donations via SMS are possible by sending the word “Mother” to the following numbers (1034, 1035, 1036, 1038) for Etisalat by e& users. Other potential platforms for donating to the campaign are the DubaiNow app, which allows users to click on the “Donations” tab, and Dubai’s community contributions platform Jood (Jood. ae).