UAE: Aster’s Azad Moopen donates Dh5 million to 1 Billion Meals food campaign

UAE: Aster’s Azad Moopen donates Dh5 million to 1 Billion Meals food campaign

The campaign continues to welcome donations and contributions to the endowment fund from institutions and individuals

By WAM Published: Thu 13 Apr 2023, 11:38 AM

Dr Azad Moopen, Founder, Chairman and Managing Director of Aster DM Healthcare, announced his contribution of Dh5 million over a period of five years in support of “1 Billion Meals Endowment” campaign.

Launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the campaign aims to establish the largest Ramadan sustainable food aid endowment fund, and help vulnerable communities in dozens of countries during the holy month of Ramadan.

Dr Azad Moopen's contribution to the initiative is in line with Aster DM Healthcare’s humanitarian efforts to help those in need and support the UAE’s vision and its grand initiatives to help the underprivileged and undernourished in poor communities.

As a well-known healthcare entrepreneur and philanthropist, Dr Moopen has always been at the forefront of various charitable initiatives, supporting vulnerable communities, and contributing towards a better world.

Dr Azad Moopen, Founder Chairman and Managing Director of Aster DM Healthcare, said, “The ‘1 Billion Meals Endowment’ campaign is a great initiative by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid to address the problem of global