Falling on the 19 Ramadan each year, Zayed Humanitarian Day pays tribute to Sheikh Zayed, the UAE’s founding leader, who dedicated his life to charity, aid and global humanitarian work. Under his leadership, the UAE became one of the world’s top donors of humanitarian aid relative to national income.
Ongoing Humanitarian Initiatives
- Zayed Humanitarian Legacy initiative: Dhs 20 billion allocated for global aid efforts.
- Operation Chivalrous Knight 3: Ongoing humanitarian relief for Palestine
- Father’s Endowment campaign: Supporting healthcare and community development.
- Global Aid and development projects: Strengthening healthcare, education, and empowerment programmes in underprivileged nations.
A Legacy That Lives On
From hospitals and mosques to medical centres and cultural institutions, Sheikh Zayed’s name continues to be a beacon of hope and generosity worldwide. Today, over 40 UAE-based charities carry forward his mission, ensuring his vision of compassion and unity endures.