Organised annually throughout the holy month of Ramadan, the Dubai Police Iftar Cannon will this year celebrate contributors towards the Mothers’ Endowment campaign, launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, to honour mothers by establishing a AED1 billion endowment fund to support the education of millions of people around the world.
Celebrating contributors to the campaign aligns with Dubai Police commitment to support humanitarian and charity initiatives in the UAE, evident by its support for the “1 Billion Meals Endowment”, “1 Billion Meals” and “100 Million Meals” campaigns which ran over the past years.
During its daily live broadcast on Sama Dubai TV, the Dubai Police Iftar Cannon segment will announce the name of one of the contributors of AED1 million or more, to encourage more individuals and institutions to join the efforts to provide education for underprivileged individuals.
The move is also particularly significant due to the association of the Iftar cannon with the values and historical heritage associated with the holy month of Ramadan, which makes it a further inspiration for to follow in the footsteps of those celebrated for their contributions.
Promoting the culture of giving
Lieutenant-General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police, underscores the significance of the Mothers’ Endowment campaign, initiated by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, as the highest form of appreciation for mothers. He emphasizes the campaign's reflection of the nation's commitment to education's pivotal role in development and life.
Al Marri highlights Dubai Police's role in honoring contributors to the Mothers’ Endowment, presenting them as philanthropic role models and supporting global humanitarian missions, including the 1 Billion Meals Endowment, 1 Billion Meals, and 100 Million Meals campaigns. This reflects Dubai Police's dedication to backing UAE's charitable initiatives aiding those in need worldwide.
Sustainable opportunities
Coinciding with the holy month of Ramadan, the Mothers’ Endowment campaign allows contributors to make donations in their mothers’ names to honour them. It also aims to empower underprivileged individuals by providing education and training opportunities that builds their capabilities and skills and allows them to improve their quality of life and be ready for the job market.
Donation channels
The Mothers’ Endowment campaign welcomes donations and contributions to the endowment fund from institutions and individuals across six main channels including the campaign’s website (mothersfund.ae), as well as a dedicated call centre via the toll-free number (800 9999). Donations are also possible via bank transfers in the UAE dirham to the campaign bank account number with Emirates Islamic Bank (AE790340003708472909201). Donations via SMS are possible by sending the word “Mother” to the following numbers (1034, 1035, 1036, 1038) for Etisalat by e& users. Other possible platforms for donating to the campaign are the DubaiNow app by clicking the “Donations” tab, and Dubai’s community contributions platform Jood.
News Source: Emirates News Agency
