Dubai: Emirati businessman Gheyath Mohammad Gheyath, owner of the GINCO Group, announced a contribution of AED7 million towards the Fathers' Endowment campaign, launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, to honour fathers in the UAE.
According to Emirates News Agency, the campaign aims to establish an AED1 billion sustainable endowment fund to provide treatment and healthcare for the poor and needy. This initiative is part of the community's strong response to the Fathers' Endowment campaign, which is managed by the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI).
Coinciding with Ramadan, the campaign promotes a unique approach to philanthropy, fostering community-wide participation to establish sustainable giving through endowments. This ensures ongoing support for essential services, particularly healthcare, for those in need.
Gheyath stated that the campaign, launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, generates significant momentum for charitable giving. It provides individuals, institutions, and philanthropists with an opportunity to fulfill their social responsibilities and support the UAE's humanitarian initiatives, whose substantial annual impact is felt across communities worldwide.
He further emphasized that the campaign serves the noble goal of ensuring access to healthcare for the poor, needy, and vulnerable. This access is vital for protecting and improving lives, empowering communities, and promoting development. The campaign offers a crucial opportunity to contribute to the sustainable funding of healthcare, directly addressing a fundamental human need.
The Fathers' Endowment campaign continues to welcome donations and contributions to the endowment fund from institutions and individuals across several channels, including the campaign's website (Fathersfund.ae), as well as a dedicated call centre via the toll-free number (800 4999).
Donations are also possible via bank transfers in the UAE dirham to the campaign bank account number with Emirates Islamic Bank (IBAN: AE020340003518492868201). In addition, donating via SMS is available by sending the word "Father" to specific numbers for different donation amounts for Etisalat by eand and du users.
Other platforms for donating include the DubaiNow app under the "Donations" tab, and Dubai's community contributions platform Jood (Jood.ae).