Sharjah council backs SSEF endowment to empower orphans
In this context, Mona bin Hadda Al Suwaidi, Director General of the Foundation, praised the collaboration with the Consultative Council, stating:
The endowment project carries a noble humanitarian message. Through it, we seek to revive the Prophetic tradition of charitable endowment (waqf) and to empower a cherished group in our society by ensuring the sustainability of their support. This is achieved through a series of endowments whose returns directly benefit the care and empowerment programmes provided by the Foundation.'
She added:
'Our presence here is part of our efforts to promote "Prophet's Neighbours" across the UAE, starting from Sharjah. We aim to establish an endowment as a sustainable development tool that guarantees continued support for beneficiaries. We extend our gratitude to the Consultative Council for its generous hosting and constructive engagement with our message. This reflects societal awareness of the importance of support and meaningful participation, reinforcing solidarity and cooperation within the community and enhancing its unity.'
Al Suwaidi concluded:
'We sincerely invite every individual in our community to contribute to the Prophet's Neighbours Endowment project. It is a profound opportunity to leave a lasting legacy and engage in ongoing charity that will directly impact our beneficiaries. Your contributions help build a secure future for those who have lost their providers and revive the practice of endowment advocated by our beloved Prophet. Every contribution brings you closer, God willing, to being neighbours of the Prophet in Paradise.'
On his part, Ahmed Saeed Al Jarwan, Secretary-General of the Sharjah Consultative Council, emphasised the importance of hosting impactful community initiatives with lasting humanitarian value. He pointed out that the project, launched by the Sharjah Social Empowerment Foundation, serves as a pioneering model of institutional charity work and reflects a civilised vision focused on empowering orphans and securing their future through sustainable endowment resources.
Al Jarwan confirmed that the Consultative Council is committed to supporting initiatives that enhance social solidarity and promote collaboration between governmental and community institutions. He stated that this cooperation with the Foundation aligns with the Sharjah emirate's approach to nurturing and empowering individuals both materially and morally, in an environment that upholds their dignity and ensures their growth and integration.
He added that the Council remains open to every developmental and humanitarian initiative that benefits society and aligns with the high directives of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, which call for strengthening responsible community action and promoting endowment as a developmental tool to secure sustainability and goodness for future generations.
The Foundation is adopting a promotional strategy involving field visits to introduce the project at various government and private entities and across national events. The goal is to convey the project's message to the widest possible segment of society and enhance community involvement in supporting orphans who lack parental care.
It is worth noting that Prophet's Neighbours is an endowment initiative launched by the Foundation to empower its beneficiaries and ensure the sustainability of their support through charitable endowments. All returns are fully allocated to programmes that empower orphans and meet their comprehensive needs, providing them with a stable environment and fair opportunities for growth and success.
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