Family business contributes Dh40 million in support of Life Endowment campaign
ABU DHABI (WAM) A UAE family business has contributed Dh40 million to the Life Endowment campaign launched by the Endowments and Minors Funds Authority (Awqaf Abu Dhabi) under the slogan 'With You For Life.'This contribution is part of a community wide show of support to the campaign by individuals, institutions and business leaders, reflecting the culture of compassion and solidarity deeply rooted in UAE society.The Life Endowment campaign aims to enhance the sustainability of healthcare services and provide long-term funding to treat patients with chronic illnesses and People of Determination, while supporting the healthcare system to strengthen its capacity to navigate future challenges.The campaign further aims to maximise the returns of the endowment and direct them toward healthcare programmes that improve quality of life and help build a healthy, sustainable society.The campaign also seeks to promote the concept of endowment as a development tool that supports social solidarity. It highlights the UAE's pioneering role in supporting charitable and humanitarian initiatives.The Life Endowment campaign in support of chronic disease patients has dedicated several channels to receive contributions from individuals and institutions:Digital donation platform by Awqaf Abu Dhabi:
https://contribute.adawqaf.gov.ae/healthcare. Bank transfers to the Campaign's account:(IBAN Number: AE930353417000004600004) at First Abu Dhabi Bank.SMS to dedicated e& UAE numbers, as follows: SMS 'Life' to 3557 to donate Dh10, to 3556 to donate Dh50, to 3225 to donate Dh100 and to 3223 to donate Dh500.SMS to dedicated du numbers, as follows: SMS 'Life' to 3583 to donate Dh10, to 3585 to donate Dh50, to 3586 to donate Dh100 and to 3587 to donate Dh500.
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