MBRGI’s AED1.3 billion humanitarian and social projects, initiatives benefit 71 million people globally in 2019

MBRGI’s AED1.3 billion humanitarian and social projects, initiatives benefit 71 million people globally in 2019

During the first-of-its-kind virtual event, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, revealed the MBRGI "Year in Review 2019" report that highlights the key humanitarian achievements of the Foundation's diverse entities and initiatives throughout last year.. Commending the Foundation's achievements, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said, "I would like to thank the hundreds of full-time employees working together with over 120,000 volunteers to carry out our humanitarian initiatives across the world.". More than 30 entities and initiatives under the umbrella of MBRGI carry out hundreds of projects and programmes to improve lives across five main pillars of Humanitarian Aid & Relief, Spreading Education & Knowledge, Healthcare & Disease Control, Innovation & Entrepreneurship, and Empowering Communities.. The five main pillars In 2019, Dh1.3 billion was spent on various humanitarian, relief, development and social initiatives and projects that benefitted 71 million people across 108 countries, compared to 70 million beneficiaries in 86 countries in 2018.. Humanitarian Aid & Relief In 2019, around Dh262 million went towards Humanitarian Aid & Relief projects and programmes that touched the lives of more than 17 million people around the world, of whom 9 million