Sheikh Mohammad Launches ‘100 Million Meals Campaign’

Kindness is crucial for the United Arab Emirates, as well as tolerance to all religions and nationalities and as the holy month of Ramadan approaches, the UAE aims to further emphasize these virtues.

HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai has announced the launch of ‘100 million meals campaign’ – the largest campaign of its kind in the region.

 The ’10 million meals’ community campaign launched by Sheikh Mohammed last year which was set to run during the entire month of Ramadan. Will follow this year

This year’s campaign will raise 100 million dirhams to provide 100 million meals for disadvantaged individuals and families. Sheikh Mohammed announced the launch via his official social media channels.

 

 

 

 

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Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said, "providing food during the holy month of Ramadan is the best we can give from the UAE to humanity."

He added, "the COVID-19 pandemic has pushed many populations into an economic despair and pushed us, at the same time, to be more compassion and giving."

Urging the public to do their part, Sheikh Mohammed said, "we will work with humanitarian organizations, companies, entities and humanitarians to join us in securing 100 million meals to bring a sense of safety to underserved homes across the world."

The campaign is part of UAE’s response to global efforts to combat world hunger, a major challenge that has been exacerbated by outbreak of COVID-19 that has pushed millions of disadvantaged populations to greater insecurity, poverty and unemployment. The campaign also aims to support the international community in achieving the second of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals to end hunger by 2030.

This is a great initiative, that sheds light on major humanitarian issues that have existed due to Covid-19.