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Arange of fundraising projects aiming to raise more than Dh9.5 million to support cancer patients, people of determination, delivery riders, has been launched by the Authority of Social Contribution (Ma’an), as per a Khaleej Times report. The organisation is hopeful that these initiatives will bring life-changing impacts especially to individuals who need it the most.ll Whales spotted in Abu Dhabi waters
“We are an entity that operates under the Department of Community Development (DCD), so it is imperative that we address social priorities identified via the Qualityof-Life Survey. This ensures that we are targeting the right groups, therefore achieving a genuine, sustainable, and positive impact on the lives of individuals, families, and communities,” Faisal Al Hmoudi, executive director of the Social Investment Fund (SIF) said. SIF drives fundraising initiatives that support dedicated programmes focused on the environment, health, infrastructure, and education sectors, among others. SIF also collaborates with the third sector, government, and private entities to raise and deploy funding to operators who lead these projects.
Al Hmoudi underlined that Ma’an encourages community members to volunteer and contribute to Abu Dhabi’s vision of a collaborative cohesive society. “Contributors can select projects that resonate with their own beliefs and values across sectors, including health, education, environment, social and infrastructure, allowing them to become active members of society that give back to local communities,” Al Hmoudi added.
Among its several projects, Ma’an has announced a partnership with Emirates Cancer Society targeting Dh1 million in funds to deliver integrated, advanced, and high-quality healthcare, as well as explore preventive treatments for cancer patients. The ‘I Deserve a Life’ initiative focuses on cancer prevention, as well as accessibility to healthcare for patients across the emirate.
