New philanthropic entity to unify UAE humanitarian efforts

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued a federal decree establishing a new philanthropic entity to consolidate the UAE’s global charitable initiatives.

Erth Zayed Philanthropies, also known as ‘Erth Zayed,’ aims to optimize the impact of the country’s humanitarian, charitable, and developmental projects and programmes. Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, it will bring initiatives under Sheikh Mohamed’s patronage together under one umbrella.

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The philanthropic organization will support a diverse portfolio of high-impact projects beneficial to both local and international communities. Its key areas of focus include global health, education, food and water security, energy, climate action, sustainability, and social innovation.

In addition, Erth Zayed Philanthropies will integrate existing initiatives including the Zayed Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation, Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation, Emirates Foundation, Mohamed Bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund, Sandooq Al Watan, Clean Rivers, the Global Institute for Disease Elimination, Zayed Sustainability Prize, Khalifa Award for Education, Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation, and the Mohamed Bin Zayed Award for Best Teacher.

According to Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, Erth Zayed will advance the humanitarian mission of the UAE’s founding father, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.

“In creating a positive impact across all humanitarian, charitable, and developmental fields, the UAE strives to achieve community development and help those in need in line with the values, humanitarian principles, and noble ideals promoted by Sheikh Zayed for the UAE and its people in service to all of humanity,” he said.