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Aid Allocation Overview

The Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation stands out allocation: 45% targeted global development projects,
as a prominent pillar among the UAE’s philanthropic 32% was channeled towards charitable initiatives,
entities, playing a pivotal role in global humanitarian and 22% was dedicated to pressing humanitarian and
and development efforts. In 2022 alone, the Khalifa emergency relief endeavors.
Foundation disbursed AED 92.8 million (USD 25.3 This direct engagement was most evident in Uzbekistan,
million) in international aid, extending its reach to 28 Sudan, and Lebanon in 2022, which collectively drew
countries. Significantly, Least Developed Countries more than 40% of the total funds, emphasizing the
(LDCs) were at the forefront of the Khalifa Foundation’s depth of the Foundation’s commitment to these
priorities, with 10 LDCs benefitting from AED 23.7 regions.
million (USD 6.5 million) – a reflection of its commitment Aligning its initiatives with the 2030 Development
to address the unique challenges faced by the world’s Agenda, the Khalifa Foundation demonstrated its
most vulnerable nations. support for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs),
A discerning strategy in aid distribution saw six lower- contributing to seven out of the 17 SDGs. Notably, SDGs
middle income countries receiving a significant share, 3 (Good Health and Well-being), 11 (Sustainable Cities
with AED 37.6 million (USD 10.2 million), accounting and Communities), and 1 (No Poverty) were the primary
for more than 40% of the total disbursement. focus areas, collectively commanding a remarkable
Reflecting its commitment to fostering direct, 75% of the Foundation’s SDG-oriented funding.
meaningful impacts, the Khalifa Foundation, in Looking at a broader timeframe, from 2018 to 2022,
alignment with its tradition over the past four years, the Khalifa Foundation’s unwavering dedication to
adopted a hands-on implementation strategy. It directly fostering global change is evident in the AED 682.5
collaborated with recipient countries, ensuring that aid million (USD 185.8 million) it has disbursed in grants.
is precisely tailored to their unique needs. A breakdown This foreign aid stands as a testament to its enduring
of the 2022 disbursements reveals a well-thought-out vision of a more equitable and compassionate world.

Allocation Insights

01 Health

For three consecutive years, from 2019-2022, the health commencement of constructing a brand-new hospital,
sector is Khalifa Foundation’s most funded sector, generously supported by the Khalifa Foundation’s
underscoring its commitment to bettering global health grant funding.
outcomes. In 2022, this dedication was reflected in the Apart from infrastructure, the Foundation demonstrated
allocation of AED 27.7 million (USD 7.5 million) to health a holistic approach by looking into the nuances of
projects, a significant figure accounting for nearly 30% health care delivery. The medical services subsector
of the Foundation’s entire foreign aid for the year. This received significant support, with funds allocated for
contribution made a difference in seven countries, with essential projects such as the procurement of critical
four of them identified as Least Developed Countries medical equipment, hospital beds, vital medical
(LDCs). Among the beneficiaries, Uzbekistan, Yemen, supplies, and medicines. Additionally, the Khalifa
and Seychelles - a Small Island Developing State (SIDS) Foundation’s comprehensive perspective on healthcare
- stood out as the principal recipients. was further illustrated in its support for the operational
Delving into the specifics of this support, a substantial facets of healthcare institutions. In 2022, its funding
70% of the health sector funding, equating to AED not only facilitated the maintenance, equipping, and
18.5 million (USD 5.0 million), was channeled toward day-to-day operations of hospitals but also generously
fortifying basic health infrastructure. Emblematic of covered doctors’ salaries. Recognizing the importance
this commitment, in Somalia, the Khalifa Foundation of a conducive environment for healthcare workers,
continued to pour resources into the ongoing the Khalifa Foundation also financed the construction
construction of two pivotal hospitals in Hargeisa and of a residential building for hospital staff, fostering a
Burao, ensuring that these establishments would stand nurturing atmosphere and, by extension, enhancing
as beacons of healthcare in the region. Simultaneously, healthcare delivery.
the city of Nukus in Uzbekistan witnessed the