West Zone Group Pledges AED 130 Million To Mothers’ Endowment Campaign
In a significant philanthropic gesture, the West Zone Group has pledged AED 130 million towards the establishment of an endowment building. This initiative is in support of the Mothers’ Endowment campaign, inaugurated by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. The announcement was made in the esteemed presence of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI).
The campaign's objective is to create an AED 1 billion endowment fund dedicated to fostering educational opportunities globally. This move not only aims to honor mothers but also to revive the tradition of endowments as a developmental tool, promoting values such as kindness, compassion, and solidarity within society. It underscores the pivotal role mothers play in nurturing families and emphasizes education's importance.
Under an agreement with MBRGI, West Zone Group will develop this endowment building, with its proceeds earmarked for educational projects. This contribution is a testament to the community's overwhelming support for the Mothers’ Endowment campaign, reflecting a collective effort to achieve its noble goals.
Mohammed Al Gergawi, Secretary General of MBRGI, highlighted that this campaign mirrors Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid's vision of providing essential life elements, starting with education, to underprivileged communities worldwide. He lauded the extensive support from across the UAE since the campaign's inception.
Naresh Bhawnani, Founder and Chairman of West Zone Group, expressed pride in contributing to a cause that aligns with the UAE's humanitarian vision. He emphasized education as fundamental to societal development and improvement.
The Mothers’ Endowment campaign offers various channels for contributions, including its website (Mothersfund.ae), a dedicated call centre (800 9999), bank transfers to Emirates Islamic Bank (AE790340003708472909201), SMS donations for Etisalat by e& users (1034, 1035, 1036, 1038), the DubaiNow app under the ‘Donations’ tab, and through Jood (Jood.ae), Dubai’s community contributions platform.
This initiative not only honors mothers but also leverages education as a means to empower underprivileged communities globally. It stands as a testament to the UAE's commitment to leading humanitarian causes and fostering a culture of philanthropy and educational support.
With inputs from WAM
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