The UAE announced today the launch of the Mohamed bin Zayed Foundation for Humanity, coinciding with Zayed Humanitarian Day. The newly launched foundation aims to advance human potential, support global health priorities and expand opportunities for the most vulnerable communities worldwide.
The foundation will also focus on advancing sustainable efforts in global health and inclusive development by investing in innovative solutions that empower individuals and communities, driving prosperity and progress.
“The Mohamed bin Zayed Foundation for Humanity reflects the UAE’s determination to build a more equitable world by catalyzing innovation, seeking out new solutions, and building partnerships that can uplift and enable communities worldwide. The foundation is a new chapter in this legacy of progress, representing a further commitment to delivering sustainable change where it is needed most,” stated His Highness Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs, Chairman of the International Humanitarian and Philanthropic Council, and Chair of Erth Zayed Philanthropies.
UAE President reviews foundation’s vision and strategy
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan reviewed the vision and strategy of the new foundation. His Highness received a delegation from the foundation at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi, in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
During the meeting, the UAE President was briefed on the foundation’s mission, which is rooted in his steadfast commitment to supporting charitable and humanitarian initiatives that improve quality of life and contribute to building a better world for all.
His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, had earlier issued a decree establishing the Mohamed bin Zayed Foundation for Humanity to coincide with Zayed Humanitarian Day, observed annually on the 19th of Ramadan. This day commemorates the lasting legacy of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan in humanitarian and charitable work.
Foundation to implementing humanitarian initiatives locally and globally
The Mohamed bin Zayed Foundation for Humanity enjoys independent legal, financial and administrative status, allowing it to operate effectively in fulfilling its objectives. It will work alongside national institutions to advance sustainable development goals, including within global health. The foundation’s key areas of focus will include implementing humanitarian and development initiatives and promoting a culture of philanthropy at both local and international levels.
Marking the occasion, Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan stated that the foundation will play a vital role in advancing the UAE President’s vision of empowering individuals and communities, supporting global development and providing relief to those affected by crises worldwide. He emphasized that the foundation will implement impactful humanitarian and development programs that bring sustainable benefits to the most vulnerable communities, addressing both social and economic challenges.
He also noted that the establishment of the foundation is a continuation of the enduring humanitarian legacy of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, whose commitment to extending aid and support to those in need remains a guiding principle of the UAE’s global humanitarian efforts.
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Foundation targets reaching over 500 million people
Over the next five years, the Mohamed bin Zayed Foundation for Humanity aims to reach over 500 million people across more than 50 countries, spanning Asia, Africa and the Middle East. The foundation will build on existing charitable initiatives led by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to empower communities, ensure access to healthcare, and promote economic growth and stability.
The foundation will also advance and scale the successful work of Reaching the Last Mile, which previously oversaw the global health philanthropy of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. This includes ambitious, multi-year commitments towards ending polio, malaria and neglected tropical diseases, which will now form part of the foundation’s initiatives. Moving forward, these commitments will be integrated into the foundation’s broader mission.
The new foundation will operate under the umbrella of Erth Zayed Philanthropies, which oversees the strategic direction of charitable efforts associated with the nation’s leadership. It supervises various philanthropic institutions and awards across different sectors, aiming to create a meaningful impact in communities most in need worldwide.
