In response to the growing societal eagerness to contribute to the success of efforts to combat the emerging corona virus, as a benefit 19, and in order to assist those seeking to make voluntary contributions in support of these efforts and enable them to direct their donations to their proper destination and through specific channels that serve to reduce the health, humanitarian, economic and social repercussions of this temporary crisis, The Department of Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities in Dubai launched the "Community Solidarity Fund against Coved-19", in coordination with charities, foundations and community members.
The launch of the fund comes to provide a window through which those who wish to fulfill their responsibilities and duties towards society can be given an opportunity to unify efforts to address this epidemic, and to achieve the public’s desire to raise the level of community support contribution, to reach the greatest impact of humanitarian assistance that supports emergency needs.
For his part, Dr. Hamad Sheikh Ahmed Al-Shaibani, Director General of the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department affirmed that the department is keen on implementing the precautionary measures, and everything that contributes to supporting sincere efforts aimed at overcoming this transient crisis, indicating that the UAE community is citizens and residents, has proven the extent of Everyone is aware of their responsibilities during this exceptional period.
Al-Shaibani explained that the launch of this fund came on the initiative of the authority to meet the great societal turnout that it touched by large numbers of people who want to make financial contributions that had to address the current challenge that the UAE and the whole world are going through, and the idea of the fund came to benefit from donations in their correct aspects, As this initiative will take into account coordination with the Corona Virus Control and Control Center to contribute to supporting treatment requirements, medical supplies, or any other reasons for achieving the overall goal of achieving the highest levels of protection and prevention for society.
Al-Shaibani added that the first task at this difficult time must focus on uniting efforts to tackle the new Corona virus, expressing his appreciation to all owners of compassionate hearts and every citizen and resident who understands the importance of participation in enhancing the community’s ability to tackle the virus and overcome its repercussions as quickly as possible, and stand with all force Besides all the measures and measures taken to overcome this stage by concerted efforts and cooperation and encouraging members of society and the private sector to contribute to supporting the huge effort made to prevent and eliminate the virus at the earliest opportunity.
The establishment of the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department of the "Community Solidarity Fund against Coved-19" initiative comes within the framework of its commitment to support humanitarian work at the emirate level, to ensure the provision of medical care to the most needy, through an effective partnership with charitable institutions and humanitarian contributions from members of society, while keen The department is that the humanitarian and charitable projects that support and participate in its implementation enjoy the advantage of sustainability.