Source : WAM
The Sharjah Social Empowerment Foundation has commenced distributing funds from its Zakat Al-Mal and Ramadan food aid initiatives, with a total expenditure approaching AED 2 million. The aid will benefit around 1,200 affiliated families, including over 2,700 orphans across the Emirate of Sharjah and the Central and Eastern regions, under the umbrella of the “Zakki” campaign.
This initiative reflects the foundation’s structured approach to managing Zakat funds, ensuring they reach the rightful recipients and effectively meet the essential needs of families during the holy month, thereby enhancing family stability and supporting long-term empowerment for children.
Mona Bin Hadda Al Suwaidi, Director-General of the Sharjah Social Empowerment Foundation, stated, “The ‘Zakki’ campaign represents one of the main paths we rely on to transform the Zakat obligation into a sustainable developmental impact that is reflected in the stability of families and their quality of life. Through our experience of more than 23 years, we are keen to manage Zakat funds according to the highest standards of governance and transparency.” This ensures that investments are made in programs that promote empowerment and independence, and contribute to building a generation capable of self-reliance and positive participation in society.
She further highlighted that community trust and supporter engagement are vital in sustaining these initiatives and expanding their reach annually. She noted that when Zakat is administered with a clear institutional vision, it becomes a genuine investment in both people and society.
Through its “Zakki” campaign, the foundation continues to uphold its mission of turning charitable giving into a lasting impact that ensures stability and empowers families and children who have lost their fathers.
