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4/15/24, 11:16 AM Watani Al Emarat earns community acceptance for its Ramadan initiatives | Web Release
Foundation For Women and Children at Al Khawaneej Majlis, ‘Pursuing Noble Goals’, which was held

at Al Khawaneej Majlis, and ‘Intrusive Customs in the UAE’, held in partnership with Dubai Police

Hemaya Schools at Al Mizhar Majlis.

The Foundation was committed to inclusivity across its initiatives, reaching out to diverse societal

segments. It organised 13 lectures for prisoners in punitive and correctional institutions nationwide,

presenting in multiple languages such as Arabic, English, and Filipino. These lectures covered topics

including ‘Ramadan and Positive Change,’ ‘Safeguarding Ramadan,’ ‘Moral Aspects of Fasting,’

‘Prayers and Giving,’ among others.

Recognising the significant role of Ramadan councils in disseminating the values of traditions and

invoking the principles passed down by forefathers, the Foundation actively participated in two

Ramadan councils organised by the Ministry of Interior. These included ‘The UAE Community:

Authentic Roots and Global Prospects’ held at Majlis Ahmed bin Sanad in Dubai, and ‘Emirati Values’

conducted at Majlis Amna Alzaabi in Ras Al Khaimah.

Volunteering Opportunities

Through the ‘Day for Dubai’ volunteering initiative, Watani Al Emarat aimed to foster the spirit of

volunteering and effective societal contribution by offering diverse and engaging volunteering

opportunities throughout the holy month of Ramadan. These included activities such as distributing
food and Iftar meals to people those are fasting, aiming to promote social communication and a

positive spirit during the holy month. Additionally, the Foundation collaborated with The Islamic

Affairs and Charitable Activities Department in Dubai to organise the ‘Ramadan Dubai’ Iftar event in

conjunction with Zayed Humanitarian Day, providing meals to 4,000 fasting individuals from 75

nationalities. Throughout the holy month of Ramadan, the Foundation supervised eight distribution

sites for Iftar meals in collaboration with Dubai Charity Association and Beit al Khair Society.

The Foundation aims to attract more volunteers and encourage a sense of social responsibility among

community members, with the goal of establishing a cohesive and socially interconnected society. This

year, the Foundation attracted 873 volunteers, who covered 38,400 hours to serve the community in

various Ramadan initiatives. Additionally, it supported the ‘Cook of Thousand Meals’ initiative that

implemented by the UAE Food Bank, by involving 45 volunteers to ensure the program’s success and

achieve its key objectives.

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