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In 2023, MBRGI boosted operational efficiency and resource optimisation,

increasing the number of beneficiaries to 111 million people and its spending
to Dh1.8 billion compared to Dh1.4 billion in 2022. Its projects attracted
160,547 volunteers joining hands with its 1,028 employees, compared to
150,266 volunteers in 2022.

To inspire and encourage active participation in humanitarian and charity
work, MBRGI presented awards and prizes with a total value of Dh25.1 million
during 2023, compared to Dh18.4 million in 2022.

MBRGI operates over 30 institutions and initiatives that implement its
programmes across five key pillars: Humanitarian Aid & Relief, Healthcare &
Disease Control, Spreading Education & Knowledge, Innovation &
Entrepreneurship and Empowering Communities.

Humanitarian Aid & Relief
In 2023, MBRGI's efforts under the Humanitarian Aid & Relief pillar reached
around 34.4 million people, up 4.2 million people from the number of

beneficiaries in 2022. Spending under this pillar amounted to around Dh1.1
billion, up Dh190 million compared to 2022.

In collaboration with regional and international organisations, MBRGI
launched several initiatives and campaigns around the world, with a focus on

underserved communities facing the challenging realities of poverty, natural
disasters, and conflicts.

Campaigns and initiatives launched under this pillar included the "1 Billion

Meals Endowment" campaign, which aimed to establish the largest
sustainable food endowment fund that would help eliminate hunger, in line
with the Sustainable Development Goals. A massive success, the campaign
raised a record Dh1.075 billion from 180,000 contributors, including His
Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid's personal contribution of real estate

assets and monetary donations worth Dh250 million.

Other initiatives included "Bridges of Goodness" campaign to provide and

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