Residents urged to back Mothers’ Endowment campaign

DUBAI: Sheikh Abdullah Bin Bayyah, Chairman of the UAE Fatwa Council and Head of the Abu Dhabi Forum for Peace, called upon community members and institutions to support the Mothers’ Endowment campaign, launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, to honour mothers by establishing a Dhs1 billion endowment fund to support the education of millions of individuals across underprivileged communities.

Organised by the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI) and coinciding with the holy month of Ramadan, the Mothers’ Endowment campaign allows individuals to donate in their mothers’ names to honour them. Proceeds of the campaign will go towards launching educational projects in underprivileged communities, in partnership with humanitarian organisations.

Sheikh Bin Bayyah highlighted the UAE’S continuous charity efforts that have become an established practice for which the nation’s leadership has become known. The Mothers’ Endowment campaign is yet another welcome addition to a series of humanitarian initiatives that set the UAE apart, following the massive success of previous campaigns launched by Sheikh Mohammed, the latest of which was the ‘1 Billion Meals Endowment’.

Sheikh Bin Bayyah congratulated the UAE’S leadership, represented by President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai; His Highness Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, alongside their Highnesses members of The Federal Supreme Council the Rulers of the Emirates, the UAE people and the Islamic nation, on the advent of Ramadan.

“Endowment is defined in various ways by scholars, but all definitions share the same concept of seting aside assets that can be invested, and using the proceeds for charitable purposes. This gave rise to endowment institutions that continue to be a unique model of sustainable giving and ongoing rewards,” he said.

Sheikh Bin Bayyah highlighted the role of endowments in bolstering solidarity and cooperation among community members and sustaining those in need. Endowments in Islam are considered ongoing charities that people continue to be rewarded from, even ater the donator’s demise. Islam offers several rulings that regulate, protect and ensure the effectiveness of endowments.

DUBAI: ORO24 Developments announced its contribution of Dhs10 million towards the Mothers’ Endowment campaign, launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, to honour mothers by establishing a Dhs1 billion endowment fund that will provide education to millions around the world.

Organised by the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives and coinciding with the holy month of Ramadan, the campaign allows contributors to make donations in their mothers’ names to honour them, highlighting the role of mother sin supporting their children’ s education. the campaign also establishes the values of honouring parents, kindness, compassion and solidarity, while solidifying the UAE’S humanitarian role.

Pledging a contribution of Dhs10 million over a period of 5 years, ORO24 joins a long list of leading businesses, institutions and individuals supporting the campaign in solidarity with underprivileged populations around the world. at if rah man, founder and Chairman of ORO24 Developments, said, “The Mothers’ Endowment campaign to support education globally reflects the UAE leadership rooted belief that human development and community empowerment are key catalysts of positive change that benefits all of humanity. The UAE’S commitment to its humanitarian role of extending aid to the most vulnerable communities continues to help millions across the world every day.” “Our contribution to the endowment fund reflects our appreciation of the values and nobility of the UAE community, and our commitment to supporting charity and humanitarian efforts launched here. It is an honor to be part of this remarkable response to the campaign,” he added.

“I believe blessings from my mother are a big reason behind whatever I am today, this is my tribute to my mother and all the mothers of the world. It is an honor to contribute to the endowment fund established under this campaign, as we affirm our commitment to MBRGI’S global projects and initiatives, especially the Mothers’ Endowment. This initiative focuses on education, which we believe is the real guarantee of progress and prosperity,” he noted.

With its focus on empowering underprivileged communities and individuals by providing education and training opportunities, them others’ endowment campaign seeks to promote and revive the concept of endowments as a key development tool that ensures sustainable giving and supports the global efforts to realize Sustainable Development Goals.

The Mothers’ Endowment campaign welcomes donations and contributions to the endowment fund from institutions and individuals across six main channels including the campaign’s website (Mothersfund.ae), as well as a dedicated call center via the toll-free number (800 9999).