Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Mother of the Nation, has contributed Dh172 million ($46.8 million) to Abu Dhabi's recently launched endowment campaign to support patients with chronic diseases who are unable to cover the cost of medical treatment.
The National reported on Sunday how the Life Endowment campaign raised Dh115 million in its first week, given to organisers Awqaf Abu Dhabi by 33,000 contributors, including institutions and people.
“The Life Endowment campaign, which supports patients with chronic diseases, is an exceptional initiative stemming from the values of giving and generosity instilled by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan," said Sheikha Fatima.
"It reflects the UAE’s unique approach to sustainable charity and humanitarian work, which has successfully expanded its impact by reaching more beneficiaries, focusing on human development and empowerment, and ensuring continued support for essential services that directly address the needs of vulnerable populations.”
Under the slogan 'With you for Life', the campaign has been launched during the Year of Community with the aim of helping to cover treatment costs for people, while supporting the research and development of pharmaceutical drugs. It is hoped the campaign can raise Dh1 billion.
How to contribute
People and institutions can make donations in the following ways:
- Awqaf Abu Dhabi's digital donation platform
- Send the word “Life" in a text message using the e &rates network to the following numbers: 3557 to donate Dh10, 3556 to donate Dh50, 3225 to donate Dh100 and 3223 to donate Dh500
- Send the word “Life" in a text message using the du network to the following numbers: 3583 to donate Dh10, 3585 to donate Dh50, 3586 to donate Dh100 and 3587 to donate Dh500
- Send a bank transfer to the campaign account at First Abu Dhabi Bank (IBAN: AE930353417000004600004)
- The Authority of Social Contribution – Ma'an platform
- You can also donate at Ma’an and Emirates Red Crescent booths in hospitals and public places across the country.
