Zayed Humanitarian Legacy Initiative priorities discussed – GulfToday – Gulf Today

Zayed Humanitarian Legacy Initiative priorities discussed – GulfToday – Gulf Today

The International Humanitarian and Philanthropy Council convenes to implement the Dhs20 billion Zayed Humanitarian Legacy Initiative. WAM

The Zayed Humanitarian Legacy Initiative will allocate Dhs20 billion ($5.45 billion) over 10 years in support of institutions and projects working to deliver aid, address inequality, and advance sustainable development solutions, the International Humanitarian and Philanthropy Council said on Friday.

The Council, chaired by Sheikh Theyab Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs, met on Thursday to discuss the structure and immediate funding priorities of the initiative, which was announced by President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan to mark Zayed Humanitarian Day.

The initiative, which commemorates the 20th anniversary of the passing of the UAE’s Founding Father, Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, represents a major new commitment to accelerate progress towards global development goals, with an emphasis on support for low- and middle-income communities around the world. Its areas of focus will include education, health, environment, food security, and humanitarian aid response, among other critical priorities.

Sheikh Theyab Bin Mohamed said: “Under the leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan and oversight of His Highness Sheikh