Emirates Red Crescent Impact
Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) has announced that their humanitarian programs, relief operations, development projects, orphan sponsorships, and reconstruction programs both within and outside the UAE have benefitted over 228 million people in 128 countries. The total value of these programs over the past 15 years is AED10,888,940,285.
According to the report, ERC's local programs, activities, and projects across several vital sectors have reached AED1,451,371,717, benefiting 2,409,741 people. Meanwhile, the value of the UAE's programs abroad reached AED7,064,991,394, benefiting 214,445,069 beneficiaries.
The value of sponsorship programs inside and outside the UAE reached AED2,372,577,174, benefiting 11,981,024 beneficiaries, including orphans, their families, people of determination, and students. ERC's volunteers reached 26,706, with their volunteer hours reaching 2,441,991.
ERC Chairman, Dr. Hamdan Al Mazrouei, attributed the authority's success to the support of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan; His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai; and H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Dhafra Region and ERC Chairman.
Al Mazrouei stated that the ERC has significantly mitigated human suffering in troubled regions and provided essential care and support to those affected. This achievement reflects the strong commitment of the UAE's leadership to humanitarian causes and the authority's tireless charitable efforts.
ERC has become a key player in the humanitarian field, providing vital relief efforts to disaster and affected regions. Several factors have contributed to this success, including the support of the country's leadership, which resulted in the implementation of critical development projects.
The programs and initiatives implemented within the country during the 15 years included humanitarian aid valued at AED402,858,717, benefiting 512,816 individuals. The value of medical aid was AED338,274,404, benefiting 86,256 cases and educational assistance of AED374,632,191, helping 475,000 students across different levels.
ERC's achievements highlight the UAE's commitment to making a difference in the world and alleviating the suffering of those in need. To learn more about the Emirates Red Crescent and their efforts, visit their official website at https://www.emiratesrc.ae/en.
Source: Emirates News Agency (WAM) - https://www.wam.ae/en/details/1395303056177
