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Foreign Aid Report 2022

Aid Allocation Overview

In 2022, the Emirates Charitable Association scaled total funding was earmarked for partnerships with these
up its philanthropic efforts, disbursing AED 33.2 local entities, enhancing the effectiveness and reach
million (USD 9.0 million) in international aid, marking of the Association’s projects. The remaining 36% was
a 24% increase from the previous year’s contributions. directly administered by the Association itself, ensuring
The organization showcased a targeted approach controlled and focused deployment of resources.
by channeling 57% of its total funding to four Least
Developed Countries (LDCs), while the remaining 43% Geographically, Uganda, Indonesia, and Bangladesh
was judiciously allocated to two lower-middle-income were the primary beneficiaries in 2022, collectively
nations. receiving an impressive 88% of the Association’s
total foreign aid. From a global development and
Operating exclusively through a grant-based model, sustainability standpoint, the Association’s projects
the Association strategically prioritized charitable supported five of the United Nations 17 Sustainable
activities, designating over 85% of its international aid Development Goals (SDGs), with particular emphasis
budget towards this category. Developmental projects on SDG 1 (No Poverty), and SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities
received 14% of the funding, leaving a smaller but and Communities).
crucial segment for humanitarian assistance.
Cumulatively, between the years 2021 and 2022, the
In terms of implementation, the Association wisely Association’s total foreign aid expenditure reached
leveraged the specialized skills and local knowledge an impactful AED 59.8 million (USD 16.3 million),
of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and civil underlining its commitment and growing role in global
society organizations (CSOs). A significant 64% of the philanthropy.

Allocation Insights

01 Social Services

In 2022, the Emirates Charitable Association reaffirmed impactful projects, emphasizing holistic social welfare
its dedication to fostering global community well- and community support. In Uganda, the Association’s
being by prioritizing the Social Services Sector in its endeavors led to the establishment and outfitting of 22
international aid initiatives. With a significant budget orphanages, creating safe havens for the vulnerable.
allocation of AED 29.7 million (USD 8.1 million), Furthermore, the Association’s Productive Families
constituting nearly 90% of the association’s entire Support Program in Uganda manifested in tangible
aid disbursements, Emirates Charitable Association support for local families: 188 families were empowered
demonstrated its commitment to diverse societal with beehive-related livelihoods, 90 families received
needs. This outreach included varied projects, saplings to kickstart agricultural pursuits, and five
ranging from essential social welfare services to families were provided sewing machines, enabling self-
the more specialized construction of religious sites, sufficiency and potential entrepreneurship. Meanwhile,
encompassing seasonal programmes that spanned six in Indonesia, the Association’s commitment extended
nations. Notably, Uganda and Indonesia emerged as beyond standard social welfare projects. There, the
primary beneficiaries of these endeavours. establishment of two comprehensive complexes
dedicated to social services further solidified the
A majority of the sector’s funding, over 60%, was Association’s profound impact on the community’s
directed towards the establishment of religious sites. fabric.
The remaining funds were strategically channeled into