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Foreign Aid Report 2022

Aid Allocation Overview

The Ahmed bin Zayed Al Nahyan Charitable and Aligning with global imperatives, the Foundation has
Humanitarian Foundation embodies the UAE’s championed five of the 17 United Nations Sustainable
unwavering commitment to advancing global Development Goals (SDGs). It has concentrated its
development and well-being. In 2022, the Foundation efforts primarily on SDGs 17 (Partnerships for the
allocated AED 2.1 million (USD 0.6 million) to support Goals), 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation, and 1 (No
initiatives across 14 developing nations. Of this Poverty), highlighting its comprehensive approach to
allocation, nearly 30% directly benefited nine Least addressing the multifaceted challenges that societies
Developed Countries (LDCs). Egypt, Mauritania, and face globally.
Niger stood out as the top aid recipients.
The Foundation’s hands-on approach to foreign Over the span of five years, the Ahmed bin Zayed Al
aid is evident in its direct involvement in project Nahyan Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation
implementation over the past four years. A deep dive has disbursed a total of AED 43.7 million (USD 11.9
into its financial contributions presents a focus on million) in grant funding, affirming its impactful role in
sustainable development, as 67% of the funds were international aid and development.
channeled towards development programs. Charitable
endeavors received 23% of the aid funding, with the
remaining funds dedicated to humanitarian assistance.

Allocation Insights

01 Social Services

The Ahmed bin Zayed Al Nahyan Charitable and countries, prominently featuring eight Least Developed
Humanitarian Foundation, in 2022, primarily directed Countries (LDCs). Central to this program was the act of
its financial support towards the Social Services providing meals to those observing the sacred fasting
Sector, emphasizing its commitment to enhancing hours, ensuring that they could break their fast with
the well-being of global communities through its nourishment and gratitude. This initiative, more than
seasonal programmes. Particularly noteworthy is just an act of charity, is a reflection of the Foundation’s
the Foundation’s reverence for the Holy Month dedication to fostering community spirit, unity, and
of Ramadan. Upholding a cherished tradition, the compassion on a global scale.
Foundation extended its benevolent reach to 10

02 Basic Drinking Water Supply

In 2022, the Ahmed bin Zayed Al Nahyan Charitable and Mauritania and Niger were beneficiaries of this initiative,
Humanitarian Foundation underscored its commitment where the Foundation championed the drilling and
to addressing one of humanity’s most fundamental construction of water wells, ensuring communities had
needs: access to clean drinking water. Recognizing access to safe and clean water sources. Additionally,
the profound implications of water access on health, in Egypt, the Foundation’s endeavors went beyond just
livelihood, and overall quality of life, the Foundation well construction. It also took on the crucial task of
centered its efforts on the Basic Drinking Water Supply funding the maintenance of water system connections
Sector. to households. This not only ensured the availability
of potable water but also its consistent and efficient
delivery, underpinning the Foundation’s holistic
approach to water security and community well-being.