Sharjah: Bee’ah, Sharjah’s environmental management company, has contributed Dh500,000 to The Big Heart Foundation’s (TBHF) relief efforts for Rohingya refugees.
The announcement follows the recent visit of Khaled Al Huraimel, Group CEO of Bee’ah, to Bangladesh as part of a UAE delegation led by TBHF.
Under the patronage of Shaikha Jawaher Bint Mohammad Al Qasimi, wife of His Highness Dr Shaikh Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah and Chairperson of TBHF, the foundation has been relentless in its efforts to alleviate the sufferings of the Rohingya people. Organised by TBHF in collaboration with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the visit was instrumental in raising awareness of the plight of those affected in the crisis.
Mariam Al Hammadi, Director of TBHF, commented: “More than 300,000 Rohingya children have fled in terror after a dramatic rise in violence in Myanmar over the past few months. The next step for the foundation and all our advocates is to support these children and their families to survive these crises and provide them with the protection and services which allow them to live in safety and dignity. We thank Bee’ah for their willingness to highlight the issues through their platforms and their generous contribution will help us make an even greater impact.
Al Huraimel said that the Bangladesh visit enlightened them on the dire straits of the Rohingya people and reminded us of the urgency of assisting them in this time of crisis. “we are privileged to bring relief, hope and positive change to the lives of those in need,” he said.
The TBHF will be using contributions to provide emergency shelters and access to latrines and clean water. Dedicated to saving lives, protecting rights and building a better future for forcibly displaced communities and stateless people around the world, the foundation has had a tangible impact on some of the most pressing global issues. Last year, Bee’ah contributed to TBHF’s efforts to provide relief assistance to Syrian refugees.
