‘Silent auction’ to benefit needy girls

Luxury diamond jewellery set to be auctioned for Girl Child Fund

Underprivileged girls across the region are set to benefit from a charity auction being organised by The Big Heart Foundation (TBHF), the Sharjah-based global humanitarian organisation.

The foundation has partnered with renowned French jewellery brand Boucheron to conduct a sealed-bid silent auction for a luxury piece of jewellery, with the proceeds of the sale going to its recently launched Girl Child Fund.

Being held between July and September, the silent auction will see a unique Boucheron Ava Nod necklace go under the hammer.

Crafted from white gold, inlaid with diamonds and weighing a premium 58.79 carats, the piece exemplifies the very best in exquisite jewellery design from Boucheron, a prestigious jewellery and watchmaking company that has been operating in France for almost 160 years.

Launched by Shaikha Jawaher Bint Mohammad Al Qasimi, wife of His Highness Dr Shaikh Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council, Ruler of Sharjah and Chairperson of TBHF, the Girl Child Fund aims to improve access to education and health care for young women around the world, and combat issues that negatively impact childhood, such as child marriage and child trafficking.

The fund also aims to unite international efforts and implement strict policies that protect girls and address the specific challenges they face.

“The silent auction organised by TBHF in partnership with Boucheron underscores the strong ties between humanitarian institutions in the UAE and local and international private corporations. Highlighting the values of selflessness, generosity and giving, our partnership aims to support vulnerable girls and those who are most in need,” said Mariam Al Hammadi, director of the TBHF.