Make-A-Wish UAE And Al Suwaidi Foundation Collaborate To Support Children With Critical Illnesses

The Make-A-Wish Foundation has partnered with the Al Suwaidi Foundation through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This collaboration aims to enhance humanitarian efforts and foster community support for children with illnesses by fulfilling their wishes. The agreement highlights the UAE's values of generosity and solidarity.

Dr. Hamed bin Mohamed bin Khalifa bin Yousef Al Suwaidi, Founder and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Al Suwaidi Foundation and the Abu Dhabi Art Society (ADAS), signed the MoU alongside Hani Al Zubaidi, CEO of the Make-A-Wish Foundation. This partnership aligns with Make-A-Wish’s "Year of Community" strategy, which focuses on building partnerships with both public and private sectors to enhance positive impacts.

Dr. Hamed Al Suwaidi expressed his gratitude to Sheikha Sheikha bint Saif bin Mohammed Al Nahyan for her humanitarian efforts. He praised her role in promoting generosity within the UAE community. He stated, "We are pleased to contribute to granting children’s wishes and bringing smiles to their faces, driven by our deep belief in the impact of humanitarian work in strengthening positive values and enhancing social cohesion."

Hani Al Zubaidi expressed his appreciation for the Al Suwaidi Foundation's support, stating, "We extend our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to the Al Suwaidi Foundation for its commitment and humanitarian spirit in supporting our mission. Their collaboration reflects the community-driven values we cherish in the UAE and demonstrates their belief in the importance of standing by children with critical illnesses and giving them hope and joy."

He further added that this partnership is a source of pride as it aligns with their vision of fostering cooperation with leading national institutions. Through this collaboration, they aim to bring more smiles to children's faces who inspire hope daily.

Promoting Generosity and Compassion

The MoU represents a significant model of integration between humanitarian organisations in the UAE. It strengthens a culture of giving that is central to the nation's values. Both parties reaffirmed their commitment to this mission, highlighting how such collaborations can bring joy to children while supporting their psychological well-being.

This initiative underscores social responsibility by supporting sick children, reflecting core values upheld by UAE society. The partnership aims not only at fulfilling children's wishes but also at enhancing social cohesion through shared humanitarian goals.

With inputs from WAM