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Sharjah 24
02-07-2025
- Business
- Sharjah 24
‘Neighbours of the Prophet' endowment hosted by Sharjah DED
A growing movement for sustainable giving This hosting is part of a series of recent engagements by prominent institutions across the emirate, inspired by the directives of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, who has been the project's foremost supporter since its inception. His backing reflects the project's rising profile as a pioneering initiative in community-based endowments. The Department's participation underscores its commitment to corporate social responsibility and its belief in the vital role of government bodies in promoting sustainable humanitarian initiatives that have a tangible impact on vulnerable segments of society in Sharjah. Active engagement and community awareness The project's booth saw positive interaction from Department staff, who expressed interest in learning more about the endowment, how to contribute, and its direct benefits in supporting empowerment programmes for the foundation's orphaned beneficiaries. Leadership voices endorse the initiative Mona bin Hadda Al Suwaidi, Director General of the Sharjah Social Empowerment Foundation, expressed deep gratitude to the Department, stating: "The hosting of the endowment booth by the Economic Development Department —one of the emirate's leading institutions—reflects its dedication to values of community giving. It also expands the project's outreach to wider segments of society. We value this generous cooperation, which supports our vision to empower orphaned youth and open new paths toward a dignified life and brighter future." In turn, Hamad Ali Abdullah Al Mahmoud, Chairman of DED, praised the Foundation's efforts and affirmed that the Neighbours of the Prophet project—backed by His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan—is a model of sustainable charitable work. "It embodies the values of compassion and solidarity that define our society. We at the Department are committed to community partnership and advancing all aspects of comprehensive, sustainable development in the emirate. We will continue to support initiatives that foster sustainable growth and provide inclusive environments for all segments of society," he added, commending the Foundation's community service and positive impact. A call for wider support The Foundation urged all public and private institutions to adopt similar initiatives that support the endowment and solidify the concept of community partnership in building a more secure and empowered future for orphans in society.
Al Etihad
03-06-2025
- General
- Al Etihad
SSEF promotes waqf project ‘Neighbours of the Prophet'
3 June 2025 10:30 SHARJAH (WAM) The Sharjah Social Empowerment Foundation (SSEF) recently conducted awareness visits to several government entities across Sharjah to promote the waqf project 'Neighbours of the Prophet' and strengthen community visits aimed to highlight the waqf initiative, which focuses on supporting and empowering orphans while ensuring sustainable charitable tours included fruitful meetings with officials and staff, where the project's goals were presented, its role in reviving the waqf tradition was emphasised, and its contribution to the foundation's broader empowerment and care programmes for beneficiaries was of the SSEF, Mona bin Hadda Al Suwaidi, said, 'We are pleased with the positive response from the entities that welcomed the project 'Neighbours of the Prophet'. We believe such engagement reflects the collective commitment needed to build strategic partnerships supporting our social mission. This project is more than just a charitable endowment; it is an extension of prophetic values in caring for fatherless children.''Through it, we seek to provide sustainable support sources that guarantee a dignified life and equal opportunities for our beneficiaries. The tour is part of a wider promotional and awareness campaign to introduce the community to the waqf project and invite individuals and organisations to contribute, recognising its profound impact on empowering young people and shaping their future.'Chairman of the Department of Municipal Affairs, Eng. Omar Khalfan Al Shamsi, underlined the importance of supporting community initiatives and praised the waqf project launched by the foundation. Al Shamsi explained that the project reflects a comprehensive developmental waqf vision consistent with Sharjah's aspirations for sustainable charity. It reinforces the role of waqf as an effective tool to support vulnerable of the Department of Municipal Affairs, Sheikh Engineer Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Qasimi, expressed his appreciation for the project and reaffirmed the department's full and ongoing support for the foundation's noble mission towards orphans, contributing to building a more stable and empowered future for Secretary-General of the Sharjah Media Council, Hessa Abdullah Al Hammadi, affirmed that hosting the project reflects the council's ongoing commitment to supporting community initiatives with sustainable impact. She highlighted that the project embodies solidarity values and represents a high humanitarian vision in caring for and empowering of Government Communication at the Sharjah Department of Town Planning and Survey, Hamad Sultan Al Owais, said that hosting the waqf initiative stems from the department's dedication to supporting community and charitable initiatives that promote solidarity and compassion among society 'Neighbours of the Prophet' project is one of the Sharjah Social Empowerment Foundation's waqf aims to provide sustainable support sources for caring for and empowering the foundation's beneficiaries in the emirate. The project's name draws inspiration from the Prophet Muhammad's (peace be upon him) saying, 'I and the one who sponsors an orphan will be in Paradise like this,' illustrating closeness to the Prophet through sponsoring orphans and meeting their needs.
