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ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)
The Life Endowment campaign, launched by the Endowments and Minors’ Funds Authority (Awqaf Abu Dhabi) in support of patients with chronic diseases, has raised Dh115 million from 33,000 contributors, one week after its launch.
Under the slogan With You For Life, the campaign aligns with the UAE Year of Community, announced by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE.
The generous support from institutions and individuals significantly advances the campaign's goals of enhancing the sustainability of healthcare services and covering treatment costs for those most in need.
The endowment will invest its funds to provide sustainable healthcare solutions and support for patients.
This remarkable response underscores the UAE community's deeply ingrained culture of giving and the nation's commitment to prioritising health as the foundation of a strong society capable of driving sustainable development.
This campaign demonstrates the UAE's dedication to advancing healthcare and building a healthier future for all.
Director General of Awqaf Abu Dhabi, His Excellency Fahad Abdul Qader Al Qassim, said, “The broad participation in this campaign – from major philanthropists and business leaders to individuals, companies, and public and private sector institutions – demonstrates that giving is a core value in our community. The campaign's success just one week after launch highlights the UAE's strong commitment to ensuring that patients in need can access world-class, sustainable healthcare, enabling them to return to their lives and embrace the future with confidence.”
“This outpouring of support reflects a deep understanding of endowment’s power to uplift those most vulnerable, particularly by providing access to sustainable healthcare. This same commitment has driven the success of countless humanitarian and charitable campaigns over the decades. We are confident that this remarkable momentum will continue, fueled by the unwavering generosity of the UAE community.”
The Life Endowment campaign invests contributions to maximise returns, funding healthcare programmes and treatments for chronic disease patients most in need.
The endowment provides a sustainable income stream through investments of its assets, ensuring the financial sustainability of essential healthcare services and maximising their social impact.
Moreover, the campaign aims to revive the concept of endowments as a powerful tool for community development, fostering social solidarity and broad participation.
It also showcases the UAE community's leading humanitarian role and its people's unwavering commitment to positive social impact.
