UAE: Fathers’ Endowment campaign raises Dh3.3 billion through 160,560 contributors

Dubai: The Fathers’ Endowment campaign, launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has raised Dh3.304 billion in contributions.

This fundraising initiative was designed to honour fathers in the UAE and create a sustainable endowment fund aimed at providing treatment and healthcare to those in need. It aims to improve their quality of life and overall well-being. The campaign has recorded more than 160,560 contributors, including individuals, businesses, and organisations from both the public and private sectors.

Record-breaking results

Mohammad Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs and Secretary-General of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI) said that the record-breaking results demonstrate the profound impact of Sheikh Mohammed’s Ramadan campaigns.

“The Fathers’ Endowment campaign, which honours fathers by creating a sustainable endowment fund dedicated to providing treatment and healthcare for the poor and needy, supports vulnerable populations in a critical area directly impacting their quality of life, stability, and ability to contribute to their communities’ development. This initiative will effectively address the medical and health needs of these communities and offer new hope.”

Al Gergawi emphasised that the comprehensive community engagement with the campaign demonstrates that noble values of charity and a culture of giving are deeply rooted in Emirati society, adding that the UAE has become synonymous with spreading goodwill, alleviating suffering worldwide, and empowering millions to improve their quality of life.

Operating under MBRGI’s umbrella, the Fathers’ Endowment honours fathers by allowing individuals to donate in their name, promoting the noble values of honouring parents, compassion and solidarity.

Donation channels

The campaign continues to welcome donations and contributions to the endowment fund from institutions and individuals across six main channels including the campaign’s website (Fathersfund.ae), as well as a dedicated call center via the toll-free number (800 4999). Donations are also possible via bank transfers in the UAE dirham to the campaign bank account number with Emirates Islamic Bank. Donations via SMS are possible by sending the word ‘Father’ to the following numbers (1034 to donate Dh10, 1035 to donate Dh50, 1036 to donate Dh100 and 1038 to donate Dh500) for Etisalat by e& and du users. Other possible platforms for donating to the campaign are the DubaiNow app by clicking the ‘Donations’ tab, and Dubai’s community contributions platform Jood (Jood.ae).