The "Umm Al Emarat Endowment for Orphans" campaign, launched by the General Authority for Endowments and Minors' Funds Management "Awqaf Abu Dhabi" under the patronage of Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, during the holy month of Ramadan, achieved a new global milestone by securing a Guinness World Record for the "Largest amount raised for an endowment campaign for orphans in one month".

"Awqaf Abu Dhabi" celebrated this exceptional achievement at an event attended by senior officials, partners, and supporters.

The world record was the culmination of the campaign's exceptional success, which managed to raise 3.3 billion dirhams during its duration, reflecting the wide community engagement with its humanitarian message and goal of providing a sustainable endowment funding source for orphan care, granting them a more stable future and better quality of life, and contributing to building a more cohesive and sustainable society.

This exceptional achievement embodies the values of solidarity and mutual support that characterize UAE society, and also confirms the great confidence in endowment initiatives as a sustainable development model capable of transforming community contributions into long-term impact that benefits future generations.

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Abdul Hamid Mohammed Saeed, Chairman of the General Authority for Endowments and Minors' Funds Management "Awqaf Abu Dhabi", said: "This global achievement represents an important milestone in the journey of endowment and humanitarian work in the UAE, and reflects the vision of our wise leadership in establishing a culture of sustainable giving and enhancing social responsibility. It also confirms that investing in people, especially orphans, is an investment in the future of the entire society. We are proud that this world record was achieved through collective efforts that embodied the highest meanings of societal solidarity and cohesion."

He added: "The impact of this achievement is not limited to setting a world record, but also lies in establishing a sustainable support source that ensures the continuity of care and empowerment for orphans in the long term, in line with the UAE's vision of building a cohesive and prosperous society."

For his part, Dr. Mugheer Khamis Al Khaili, Secretary-General of Zayed Humanitarian Legacy Foundation, affirmed that this achievement embodies the values of the "Year of the Family" and reflects the UAE's belief that caring for orphans is a shared societal responsibility, noting that sustainable initiatives of this kind contribute to enhancing social cohesion and instilling a culture of giving in future generations.

The "Umm Al Emarat Endowment for Orphans" campaign was launched with the aim of creating a sustainable endowment funding source for orphan care, and converting community contributions into long-term returns that help meet their educational, health, and living needs, thereby establishing the concept of endowment as a sustainable development tool that supports community priorities and aligns with the UAE's vision in humanitarian and charitable work.

Meanwhile, Fahd Abdul Qader Al Qasim, Director-General of the General Authority for Endowments and Minors' Funds Management, said: "This achievement reflects the great turnout of individuals and institutions to contribute to this noble national initiative, and confirms the success of the endowment model in transforming giving into sustainable impact. Every contribution, no matter its size, helped achieve this global milestone and build a better future for orphans."

He explained that the endowment returns will be allocated to support orphans in the areas of education, healthcare, and quality of life, ensuring continuity of support and achieving long-term developmental impact.