Ramadan in UAE: Union Coop contributes Dh10 million towards 1 Billion Meals drive

Union Cooperative Society announced its contribution of Dh10 million towards the “1 Billion Meals Endowment” campaign, launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to establish the largest Ramadan sustainable food aid endowment fund.

Union Coop pledged to contribute Dh10 million over a period of 5 years to support the campaign, organised by Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, and its objectives of providing a food safety net for underprivileged communities in countries struggling with food insecurity, as well as supporting vulnerable groups including victims of natural disasters and conflicts around the world.

Union Coop’s contribution to the campaign is part of a wide response from individuals, institutions and businesses, and a testament to the values of giving, generosity and solidarity deep-rooted in the UAE community.

Majid Hamad Rahma Al Shamsi, Chairman of Union Cooperative Society said: “It is an honour to contribute to “1 Billion Meals Endowment” campaign and its food aid endowment fund, which highlights the UAE’s leading role in global humanitarian and charity efforts and as a key contributor to sustainable development around the world. The UAE has established its position as a role model responding and extending help during global crises.”

The “1 Billion Meals Endowment” campaign aims to fight hunger, eradicate its causes and limit its repercussions through clear programmes and targeted measures that support the world’s most vulnerable populations.

Donation channels

• Dubai: 1 Billion Meals drive gets Dh20 million contribution from MBR Humanitarian and Charity Establishment