The food went to those most in need. Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department
The food went to those most in need. Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department
The food went to those most in need. Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department
The food went to those most in need. Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department

UAE

Ramadan: Two million meals distributed in Dubai and the Northern Emirates

Religious and charitable groups were involved in the effort, led by the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department

The National

May 17, 2021

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Religious and charitable groups in the UAE distributed more than two million meals in Dubai and the Northern Emirates during Ramadan.

The Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department led the initiative in 20 districts and at 137 distribution points.

Hamad Al Shaibani, director general of IACAD, said the initiative reflected community cohesion during the holy month.

It was undertaken in co-operation with several groups, including Dubai Charitable Society; Beit Al Khair Society; Dar Al Ber Society; Mohammed Bin Rashid Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation; Emirates Red Crescent Authority – Dubai; Khalifa bin Zayed Charitable and Humanitarian Works Foundation and Watani Al Emarat Foundation.

Organisers followed safety measures to curb the Covid-19 pandemic.

Meanwhile, the UAE's humanitarian campaign to distribute 100 million meals to the needy reached double its target, with enough funds raised to provide 216 million meals around the world.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, praised the UAE and its people for supporting the campaign, which was launched before Ramadan.

The 100 Million Meals campaign - in pictures

The 100 Million Meals campaign raised enough funds to provide 216 million meals around the world.
The 100 Million Meals campaign raised enough funds to provide 216 million meals around the world.
As part of the campaign, 12 food banks and nine humanitarian organisations are distributing the food parcels in 30 countries
As part of the campaign, 12 food banks and nine humanitarian organisations are distributing the food parcels in 30 countries
Twenty per cent of the parcels have been allocated to people in need in Palestine and refugees in Jordan and Bangladesh.
Twenty per cent of the parcels have been allocated to people in need in Palestine and refugees in Jordan and Bangladesh.
Charity auctions played an important role in helping raise money for the campaign.
Charity auctions played an important role in helping raise money for the campaign.
The 100 Million Meals campaign will benefit people in 30 countries.
The 100 Million Meals campaign will benefit people in 30 countries.
Mohammed bin Rashid Global Initiatives partnered with several humanitarian organisations to deliver food parcels to people’s doorsteps. UAE Government Media Office
Mohammed bin Rashid Global Initiatives partnered with several humanitarian organisations to deliver food parcels to people’s doorsteps. UAE Government Media Office
Groups involved include the World Food Programme, the Food Banking Regional Network and Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Humanitarian and Charity Establishment.
Groups involved include the World Food Programme, the Food Banking Regional Network and Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Humanitarian and Charity Establishment.
Food aid will reach beneficiaries in countries across the Middle East, Africa, Asia, Europe and South America.
Food aid will reach beneficiaries in countries across the Middle East, Africa, Asia, Europe and South America.
MBRGI partnered with several humanitarian organisations to deliver food parcels.
MBRGI partnered with several humanitarian organisations to deliver food parcels.
Charity auctions also played an important role in helping raise funds for the campaign.
Charity auctions also played an important role in helping raise funds for the campaign.
The ‘Most Noble Numbers’ charity auction auctioned off a prestigious single-digit car plate, AA9, for Dh38 million.
The ‘Most Noble Numbers’ charity auction auctioned off a prestigious single-digit car plate, AA9, for Dh38 million.
An international charity art auction was organised for the campaign.
An international charity art auction was organised for the campaign.
A total of 385,000 donors from 51 countries supported the humanitarian drive. Money for 20 million meals was secured through text message and website donations, while cash for 70 million meals was raised from private-sector contributions.
A total of 385,000 donors from 51 countries supported the humanitarian drive. Money for 20 million meals was secured through text message and website donations, while cash for 70 million meals was raised from private-sector contributions.
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