DEWA contributes AED 20m to Fathers’ Endowment campaign

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) announced a contribution of AED 20 million to the Fathers' Endowment campaign, launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and the Ruler of Dubai.

The campaign honours fathers in the UAE by establishing a sustainable endowment fund to provide treatment and healthcare for those in need and is an initiative of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI), aims to honour fathers by allowing individuals to donate in their name.

The campaign promotes the values of honouring parents, compassion, and solidarity and helps strengthen the UAE's position as a leader in charitable and humanitarian work, while further establishing the concept of charitable endowments.

The campaign also aims to promote the concept of charitable endowment and create a community-wide movement that supports its noble aims.

MD and CEO of DEWA, Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, underscored DEWA's unwavering commitment to supporting the annual Ramadan humanitarian initiatives of Sheikh Mohammed. He noted that these initiatives provide vital aid to underserved communities around the globe.

Al Tayer said, "DEWA's participation in the campaign reflects our deep commitment to social responsibility and our dedication to supporting those less fortunate, in accordance with our Islamic values. We are proud to contribute to the UAE's enduring culture of generosity."

The campaign continues to welcome donations and contributions to the endowment fund from institutions and individuals across six main channels, including the campaign's website (Fathersfund.ae), as well as a dedicated call centre via the toll-free number (800 4999).