Under the umbrella of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI), the UAE Water Aid Foundation (Suqia), has launched the ‘Suqia Zayed’ initiative to provide clean drinking water at Iftar and mosque tents inside and outside the UAE.
In celebration of the Holy Month of Ramadan and in line with the objectives of the Year of Zayed, the Foundation also launched a campaign throughout the Holy Month of Ramadan to raise awareness on water scarcity and urge community members to donate, in order to provide clean drinking water to the underprivileged around the world.
Suqia organised the Suqia Zayed initiative across the UAE, in partnership with Mai Dubai, and in cooperation with 14 charities, providing more than 8 million water cups. The initiative extends to 13 countries, in collaboration with the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Charity and Humanitarian Establishment. These countries include Uganda, Chad, Egypt, Brazil, Canada, USA, Palestine, Tunisia, Jordan, Ukraine and Bangladesh.
"Suqia is committed to charity initiatives during the Holy Month of Ramadan. Suqia Zayed provides drinking water to the people fasting at iftar tents and mosques inside and outside the UAE, throughout the month. The initiative reflects the spirit of the Year of Zayed, and the noble values and principles instilled by our late founding father, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan; mainly, investing in humans, wisdom and philanthropy. The initiative also reflects our commitment to implementing the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, for the sustainability of giving in the UAE. During the Year of Zayed, Suqia launched its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme, which included 6 humanitarian and social projects and initiatives, in collaboration with DEWA and Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Humanitarian and Charity Establishment," said Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Suqia.
"Suqia strives to help those in need of clean water around the world and to develop sustainable and innovative solutions to water scarcity through research and development. This comes in line with our vision to provide clean and sustainable water with innovative solutions, and our mission to bring happiness to poor and afflicted communities by promoting investment in sustainable and innovative solutions through solar energy. This helps to provide clean drinking water, through building effective and sustainable partnerships, in line with best global practices. Over 8 million people in 25 countries have benefitted from Suqia’s initiatives and sustainable development projects so far," said Mohammed Abdulkareem Al Shamsi, Acting Executive Director of Suqia.