Page 173 - UAE Foreign Aid Report 2022

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UAE Donors

02 Social Services

In 2022, as in previous years, the Mohammed bin million (USD 1.4 million), amounting to roughly 32%
Rashid Al Maktoum Humanitarian and Charity of the sector’s budget. These funds were meticulously
Establishment placed a significant emphasis on the utilized to ensure that the underprivileged and
Social Services Sector, marking it as the second- vulnerable were provided with meals to break their fast,
highest beneficiary of their international aid. Spanning marking their first meal of the day after enduring long
a wide range of endeavors, from social welfare services hours of fasting during the Holy Month of Ramadan.
to the construction of religious sites, and inclusive of Beyond this, the Establishment demonstrated its
seasonal programmes, the sector was provided with unwavering commitment to community upliftment by
AED 16.1 million (USD 4.4 million) in funding. This sum allocating substantial resources towards social welfare
equated to 18% of the Establishment’s total foreign and various basic social services. A collective sum
aid disbursements for the year. The scope of this of AED 4.6 million (USD 1.2 million) was channeled
aid touched 22 countries, with 10 being categorized into an array of transformative projects. This funding,
as Less Developed Countries (LDCs). Among these, representing nearly 30% of the sector’s total, catered
Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Afghanistan stood out as to initiatives ranging from building and equipping
the primary beneficiaries, jointly receiving 60% of the homes to shouldering the operational expenses of
sector’s entire fund. an orphanage and its affiliated school. Furthermore,
The Establishment’s enduring commitment to seasonal resources were judiciously used to offer indispensable
programmes, especially during the Holy Month of medical support to those in need and to procure critical
Ramadan, was conspicuously evident. As the most medical supplies, highlighting the Establishment’s
generously funded subsector within the Social Services comprehensive approach to fostering positive change
Sector, seasonal programmes were allocated AED 5.2 in communities.

03 Health

In 2022, the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum its involvement in the noble “Heart Campaign,” which
Humanitarian and Charity Establishment reemphasized was effectively implemented in Egypt, Mauritania,
its commitment to global health, marking it as a crucial Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan. These endeavors showcased
priority sector. The organization allocated AED 10.4 the organization’s commitment to fostering better
million (USD 2.8 million) in grant funding, benefiting health outcomes in diverse geographic contexts.
six diverse nations. Delving into the specifics, medical In addition to direct medical interventions, the
services secured the lion’s share of this grant with an Establishment’s vision also encompassed bolstering
expenditure of AED 6.6 million (USD 1.8 million). The the foundational health infrastructure. This was
Establishment’s comprehensive approach in this regard manifested in the financial support for building a
is commendable, evident in its multifaceted initiatives. hospital in the Philippines and an impressive portfolio
For instance, a significant collaboration was undertaken of 11 health facilities in Tajikistan — encompassing six
with the Noor Dubai Foundation, aiding its visionary eye clinics and five hospitals. Notably, within the initiative
operations project in Ghana. Simultaneously, Tajikistan in Tajikistan, there was a distinct focus on vulnerable
received pivotal support in the form of medical aid, populations, exemplified by the construction of a clinic
medical supplies, equipment, and vital medications. and a specialized medical facility exclusively dedicated
Kyrgyzstan, too, felt the Establishment’s impactful to the healthcare needs of women and children. This
presence, as funds were earmarked for the seamless targeted approach underscores the Establishment’s
operations of a local hospital and clinic. dedication to addressing nuanced health challenges in
The Establishment’s efforts were further exemplified by the global arena.