Ramadan 1422 H, United Arab Emirates Targets Distribution Of 100 Million Food In 20 Countries

Ilustrasi Ramadan. (Wikimedia Commons/Gabby Canonizado)

JAKARTA - The United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced plans to distribute about 100 million meals, to disadvantaged individuals and families in 20 countries by Ramadan 1422 AH.

The campaign plan was delivered by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, announcing the launch of the programme on Sunday local time.

"Organized by UAE-based Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI), the campaign reflects the UAE's humanitarian principles to help the vulnerable around the world, regardless of race, religion or nationality, especially after the COVID-19 outbreak gets worse. food insecurity, poverty and unemployment among underserved populations," the campaign's website says, according to the Khaleej Times Monday, April 12.

The 100 Million Foods campaign is an extension of the '10 Million Foods' campaign the United Arab Emirates launched locally in 2020 to provide food support to communities affected by COVID-19.

"It complements the UAE's humanitarian initiatives for a year, putting the country at the forefront of global development aid. Launched in line with the Holy Month of Ramadan, the 100 Million Foods campaign aims to promote the values of giving, compassion, and virtue," the website adds.

MBRGI will conduct a campaign in collaboration with the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Humanitarian and Charitable Establishment, the Food Banking Regional Network, the United Nations World Food Programme, humanitarian organizations in receiving countries and federal and local entities in the UAE.