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02 Basic Drinking Water Supply

In 2022, the Emirates Charitable Association continued Benin, the local communities witnessed the construction
its support towards the basic drinking water supply of 16 vital water wells. India, another key beneficiary,
sector, directing a dedicated fund of AED 2.2 million saw the addition of 69 water wells, coupled with the
(USD 0.6 million) across six countries. Notably, installation of nine water pumps. Meanwhile, Indonesia
Bangladesh emerged as the principal beneficiary was provided with 149 water coolers, catering to its
of these efforts, receiving over half of the sector’s unique geographical and climatic conditions. Lastly,
funding. This concentrated support in Bangladesh Mali and Uganda also experienced a boost in their
culminated in the installation of 402 water pumps and water infrastructure, benefiting from the construction
the strategic drilling and establishment of 234 water of 8 and 68 water wells, respectively. Through these
wells, substantially enhancing the region’s water initiatives, the Emirates Charitable Association not
accessibility. only ensured improved water accessibility but also
potentially transformed the health and well-being of
The Association’s commitment to ensuring clean countless individuals in these regions.
drinking water extended to other countries as well. In

03 Education

The Emirates Charitable Association demonstrated its spaces conducive to learning but also signified the
commitment to global education in 2022 by investing Association’s belief in education as a cornerstone for
in infrastructural projects across five countries. sustainable development. By bolstering educational
Recognizing that a conducive learning environment infrastructure, the Emirates Charitable Association has
plays a pivotal role in the academic and holistic not only created immediate opportunities for students
development of students, the Association funded the but has also laid down a foundation for long-term
construction and fully equipping 44 classrooms. This positive change in these communities.
initiative not only provided thousands of students with