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Al Etihad
4 days ago
- Health
- Al Etihad
Awqaf Abu Dhabi Life Endowment campaign raises over Dh500m from 93,000+ contributors in 2 weeks since launch
1 June 2025 13:08 ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)The Life Endowment campaign, launched by the Endowments and Minors Funds Authority (Awqaf Abu Dhabi) in support of chronic disease patients and People of Determination, has raised Dh509 million from 93,000 contributors, two weeks after its campaign is under the slogan, 'With You For Life', and aligns with the UAE Year of Community, announced by President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al substantial sum was contributed by major contributors, individuals, companies, and institutions from both the public and private sectors, reflecting the significant momentum of the Life Endowment campaign since its launch. The support will enable the campaign to achieve its noble objectives. The endowment proceeds will be invested to enhance the sustainability of healthcare services, covering treatment costs, providing health support to patients with chronic diseases and People of support demonstrates the UAE community's commitment to philanthropy and its dedication to assisting patients who lack access to affordable treatment. It underscores a profound sense of humanitarian responsibility within the community and a commitment to meeting the medical needs of patients suffering from chronic diseases and People of Excellency Fahad Abdul Qader Al Qassim, Director General of Awqaf Abu Dhabi, stated that the Life Endowment campaign represents a milestone in the UAE's charitable giving, providing a model for supporting patients with chronic diseases and People of Determination. His Excellency emphasised that the campaign embodies the UAE community's spirit of generosity, reflecting the nation's long-standing commitment to charitable and humanitarian work, rooted in organised collective action, long-term planning, and sustainable support for Excellency AL Qassim said: 'The significant contributions received since the campaign's launch demonstrate the UAE community's unwavering commitment to supporting humanitarian initiatives. The enthusiastic response to the Life Endowment campaign exemplifies deep compassion for those suffering from chronic diseases and for People of Determination. The continued flow of generous contributions through various channels underscores the widespread culture of endowment in our society as a key catalyst of sustainability.'The Life Endowment campaign invests contributions to maximise returns, funding healthcare programmes and treatments for chronic disease patients and People of Determination. The endowment provides a sustainable income stream through investments of its assets, ensuring the financial sustainability of essential healthcare services and maximizing their social impact. The campaign aims to revive the concept of endowments as a powerful tool for community development, fostering social solidarity and broad participation. It also showcases the UAE community's leading humanitarian role and its people's unwavering commitment to positive social impact. Year of Community Continue full coverage
Gulf News
19-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Gulf News
BTS' J-Hope donates over Dh500,000 to children's hospital, Jin promises him a meal: 'I wanted to repay ARMY...'
The rapper-choreographer also got calls from band members Jimin and Jungkook Last updated: February 19, 2025 | 08:00 2 MIN READ BTS' J-Hope celebrated his 31st birthday on February 18, by making a generous donation. Ahead of his special day, reports revealed that the rapper contributed 200 million KRW (around Dh509,000) to the Seoul Asan Medical Center Children's Hospital. J-Hope said in a statement, according to Soompi, 'I hope this can be of some small help to children who are suffering even at this moment. I sincerely hope that children can dream of a healthy and hopeful future. I also wanted to repay ARMY who always sends me so much love.' He further added, 'I would like to take this opportunity to thank you once again, and I think it is truly meaningful that I will continue to donate every year starting on my birthday this year.' On Tuesday, fellow band member Jin took to Weverse to send his best wishes and promised him a meal. As translated by @btsinthemoment, he wrote, 'Happy Birthday hob-ah it's your birthday, have you eaten? If you haven't eaten yet, I'll buy you spicy raw fish soup that you like. (To be honest, it's what I like).' Meanwhile, J-Hope held a Weverse live, which was crashed by both Jimin and Jungkook, as they called to wish the rapper. Both of them are currently serving in the military. While Jungkook held a live last year, It has been a little over a year since ARMY has heard Jimin's voice, so there was undoubtedly much joy on the BTS ARMY newsfeed. BTS members J-Hope and Jin both completed their military service last year, while RM, Suga, Jimin, V, and Jungkook are expected to return later, this year. On the professional front, J-hope is gearing up to launch his highly anticipated tour at the end of February. The 'Hope on the Stage' tour will take him across major cities in Asia and North America. The first leg kicks off in Seoul, South Korea, where he will perform at the KSPO Dome on February 28, March 1, and 2, 2025. Following that, he will take the stage in Brooklyn, Chicago, Mexico City, San Antonio, Oakland, and Los Angeles. The Asian leg will commence in Manila, Philippines, on April 12 and 13, with stops in Saitama, Singapore, Jakarta, Bangkok, Macau, and Taipei. The tour will conclude in Osaka on June 1. Sign up for the Daily Briefing Get the latest news and updates straight to your inbox
