Everyone is doing what they can to help combat the spread of coronavirus whether that’s staying home, being on the frontlines or donating money where you can.
Many different initiatives have been launched in order to curb the affects of the global pandemic, one of which includes the ‘Together We Are Good’ campaign, launched by Abu Dhabi’s Authority of Social Contribution, also known as Ma’an, in order to give the community the opportunity to support government’s “efforts to address the current health and economic challenges”.
Many donations have flooded in to the causes, including one sizeable donation from HH Sheikha Salama Bint Hamdan Al Nahyan, the wife of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and the Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces.
Her Highness’ incredible donation of Dhs20 million to the ‘Together We Are Good’ campaign was announced via the Emirates Royal Family Instagram. The donation to the initiative with help “ehnance community solidarity in light of the health and economic conditions”.
Last week, the ‘Mother of the UAE’, Her Highness Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak also made a donation of Dhs25 million to the campaign.
All efforts of the programme aims to help combat the impact of the global coronavirus pandemic.
Addressing the overwhelming response form the community surrounding the programme, the Ma’an director general, Her Excellency Salama Al Ameemi, said the contributions reflected “the cohesive and collaborative community we hope to achieve through Ma’an’s initiatives”.
“These are unprecedented times but Abu Dhabi has a hugely philanthropic society and our community has shown that it is ready to step up and do what it can to be part of the national effort,” she said, and also encouraged to people to “contribute in any way they can”.
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