Sharjah foundation calls on community to support 20,000 orphans in Gaza
The 'For Gaza' initiative will ensure children have access to education, healthcare, psychological aid and essential needs until they reach 18 years of age. It will be run in partnership with the Palestinian Taawon Welfare Association to directly deliver aid to those in need.
Launched in February, the campaign will collect Zakat and charitable donations during the Holy Month of Ramadan.
Donations can range between AED 625 to AED 75,000. A donation of $167 (approximately AED 625) supports one orphan for a month, while $2,000 (approximately AED 7,500) sponsors an orphan for a year.
A contribution of $10,000 (approximately AED 37,500) provides care and support for an orphan for five years, whereas $20,000 (approximately AED 75,000) secures the care and well-being of an orphan for 10 years.
Alya Obaid Al Musaiebi, Director of TBHF, emphasised that every donation, no matter the amount, can impact the lives of children in Gaza.
Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, wife of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah and Chairperson of The Big Heart Foundation (TBHF),
emphasised that uniting communities to save children affected by war is not merely a passing act of kindness or temporary aid. Rather, it is an investment in humanity's shared future.
"Children who endure the severe horrors and atrocities of war will carry lasting scars that may never fade.
"This is where the world must step in—not only to provide material aid but to counter these traumatic memories with love, care, and protection, demonstrating to them that there are people who will never abandon them."
Contributions can be made through bank transfers via Sharjah Islamic Bank (Account: 0011-430430-002), cheque payments to The Big Heart Foundation headquarters, cash donations at TBHF offices, online contributions, or SMS donations via +971505350152.
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