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Ramadan is a time for reflection and charity. It is good practice to give back to the less fortunate. During the holy month, there are a lot of people donating Iftars, clothes, money, and other basic necessities to those in need. It is common practice in the UAE to give Iftar meals. These meals are usually given at mosques and other public places. A lot of private and public organizations give away meal boxes with dates and water just before Iftar time.
In the UAE, there are a lot of government organizations which organize charitable events and programs during Ramadan. Everyone can get involved in giving back during Ramadan, not just those who observe the holy month. Here are some charities you can get involved with:
Every year, RCA runs a charity campaign. They give away free Iftar meals, Zakat Al Fitr, and clothing for families in the UAE and other countries. If you wish to donate, you can find Red Crescent Society counters in malls, mosques, and hospitals.
Location: Malls, hospitals, mosques in the UAE / Main office: Abu Dhabi, Al Nahyan Camp, PO Box: 633 111, Abu Dhabi – United Arab Emirates
Contact Number: 800RED – 800733
Aside from food, you can also donate money and clothes to charitable organizations. You will find donation boxes scattered all around the UAE. These registered charities will then distribute these clothes to the less fortunate.
Most organizations set up tents in supermarkets to receive donations during Ramadan. However, take note that raising funds for a certain cause is illegal unless approved by the General Authority of Islamic Affairs and Endowments or the Islamic Affairs & Charitable Activities Department. After getting the appropriate approvals, you can raise funds in collaboration with a licensed charity organization.
Dubai Cares is playing a key role in helping achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4, which aims to ensure inclusive and quality education for all and promote lifelong learning by 2030. They do this by supporting programs in early childhood development, access to quality primary and secondary education, technical and vocational education and training for youth as well as a particular focus on education in emergencies and protracted crises.
Dubai Cares has been working towards providing children and young people in developing countries with access to quality education.
Location: Dubai Healthcare City, District 7, Building 16, level 4, Dubai, UAE
Contact Number: +971 4 450 4550
Mohammed Bin Rashid Global Centre for Awqaf and Endowment is a global consulting foundation launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum in 2016.
The Centre encourages Awqaf and Endowment to fulfil the social needs of people and serve humanity. The Centre offers its services to individuals, and local, regional, and international foundations free of charge in order to achieve Dubai’s global vision for Awqaf and endowments.
Locations:
Abu Dhabi: Emirates Foundation, Mezzanine Floor, Al Mamoura Building 4th & 15th Streets.
Dubai: Emirates Foundation, Hamdan Innovation Center, Business Village B
Ras Al-Khaimah: Corniche Al Qawasim, Square Building, 2nd Floor
Contact Number: + 971 2 404 2994
The Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum launched UAE Water Aid (Suqia), a campaign which aims to provide drinking water for five million people around the globe. The campaign activities include drilling wells and providing water pumps and water purification equipment.
Location: UAE Water Aid Foundation (Suqia UAE) Office, Ground Floor, DEWA Head Office, Al Garhoud, Dubai, UAE
Contact Number: +971-4-6019999 / Fax: +971-4-6019995
Emirates Foundation is an independent organization set up by the Government of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi to facilitate public-private funded initiatives to improve the welfare of youth across the UAE.
Locations:
Abu Dhabi: Emirates Foundation, Mezzanine Floor, Al Mamoura Building 4th & 15th Streets.
Dubai: Emirates Foundation, Hamdan Innovation Center, Business Village B
Ras Al-Khaimah: Corniche Al Qawasim, Square Building, 2nd Floor
Contact Number: + 971 2 404 2994
The International Humanitarian City (IHC) was founded in 2003 by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai, through the merger of Dubai Aid City (DAC) and Dubai Humanitarian City (DHC). It is the one and only non-profit, independent, humanitarian free-zone authority hosting a community of members comprised of UN organisations, international non-governmental organisations, intergovernmental organisations, and commercial companies.
IHC is the largest humanitarian hub in the world with the most diverse members. It plays a pivotal role in facilitating first responses to crises at a global level efficiently. Based in Dubai, IHC has a strategic location allowing rapid relief to be within reach in all corners of the world.
Location: International Humanitarian City, P.O. Box 506030, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Contact Number: +971 4 3680202
Emirates Charity Portal is a pioneer project in the global charity sector. It is the first system in the world that connects charities under one umbrella of an integrated system using a Cloud, and links them to each other under the supervision of the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department in Dubai.
The portal offers an integrated administrative system that combines the latest technological solutions to harness in developing the charity work. Emirates Charity Portal provides a unified, secured and trusted electronic payments gateway through the portal and smartphones.
Location: United Arab Emirates / Dubai / Deira, Mamzar / near Arab youth club – behind the Dubai Club for bowling
Contact Number: +97146087777 / 800600
Sharjah Charity International is a charitable foundation based in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. It aims to contribute to the development of community culture as a whole.
Location: Sheikh Rashid Bin Saqr Al Qasimi Street, Samnan, Sharjah
Contact Number: 80014
Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services (SCHS) is a local non-profit organization founded in 1979 as a branch of the Arab Family Organization in the Gulf region, aiming to advance the Arab family and develop the social services it needs. SCHS was authorized under decree number 6/1981 issued by the Government of Sharjah on March 11, 1981.
Today, under the umbrella of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs in Sharjah, SCHS serves more than three thousand people with disabilities annually, from different nationalities and age groups.
Success for SCHS aims at changing our society’s attitude towards persons with disabilities and affecting government policies in disability related issues. It also aspires to pave the way to a bright future for both mentally and physically challenged children, giving them confidence and a chance to live in an equal opportunity society.
Location: 5796 Al yarmuk, Sharjah, UAE
Contact Number: +971 6 5671117 / +971 6 5660667
The Human Appeal International (HAI) was founded in 1984 following an Amiri decree from H.H Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al-Nuaimi, the Ruler of Ajman-Member of UAE Supreme Council. HAI is considered a pioneering institution in the charitable and humanitarian field. It effectively contributes to developing the quality of life of those in needs, with the aim of achieving sustainable development and a healthy decent life for all.
Location: Human Appeal Int., Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Street, Near Istanbul Supermarket, Al Rashidiya 3, Ajman
Contact Number: 800 5 666
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I also need charity fr my brothers and sister at this season of Ramadan with hardest time
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