The UAE’s humanitarian campaign to distribute 100 million meals to the needy has been an outstanding victory of humanity from the UAE. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, announced that the UAE’s Ramadan campaign has secured 216 million meals, more than double its target, to distribute to 30 countries.
The 100 Million Meals campaign which was launched at the beginning of the holy month, concluded on Saturday, 8 April, 2021 after drawing massive donations from 385,000 individuals, companies, businessmen and philanthropists across 51 countries through various donation channels and charity auctions.
Distribution of food parcels will continue over the next three months to reach beneficiaries in the 30 targeted countries. Every Dhs1 donated helped provide one meal in beneficiary countries. Funds raised will help distribute food parcels, equivalent to 216 million meals, to people in need across the Middle East, Africa, Asia, Europe and South America.
The campaign’s organizer Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI) is teaming up with 12 food banks and nine humanitarian and charitable organizations to deliver food aid to the doorstep of underserved homes in targeted countries.
The Ramadan campaign was launched to create a food safety net for disadvantaged communities and provide a chance of a dignified life, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated unemployment and poverty in developing nations. The campaign is part of UAE’s contribution to global efforts to combat world hunger and malnutrition.
Mohammad Bin Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs and Secretary-General of MBRGI, said the overwhelming success of the ‘100 Million Meals’ campaign reflects the deep connection of the UAE community and institutions with the humanitarian and relief initiatives launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
The campaign brought together all segments of the society from the art community and car enthusiasts to prominent businessmen, government and private entities, and members of the public from inside and outside the UAE.