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Abu Dhabi: Dr. Shamsheer Vayalil, chairman and managing director of Abu Dhabi-based VPS Healthcare, donated Dh1 million to UAE’s 100 Million Meals campaign, the primary humanitarian campaign of its variety within the Arab world to present meals parcels for deprived people and households throughout 30 nations within the Middle East, Africa, Asia, Europe and South America this Ramadan
Donations proceed to movement
Dr. Shamsheer’s contribution is an element of the massive response from firms, businessmen and group members within the UAE and overseas in help of the campaign, which was introduced by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
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Given the inflow of donations from philanthropist people and corporations, the 100 Million Meals campaign absolutely achieved its objective of 100 million meals inside 10 days of its launch.
Donation channels
Donations to the 100 Million Meals campaign may be made in 4 methods.
First, on the campaign web site, second, by contacting the campaign name centre on the toll-free quantity 8004999, third, through the designated checking account by means of Dubai Islamic Bank (AE08 0240 0015 2097 7815 201), and fourth, by sending the phrase “wajaba” in Arabic or “Meal” in English by SMS on specified numbers through the Du or Etisalat networks within the UAE.
Dr Shamsheer mentioned: “The 100 Million Meals campaign is one of the best humanitarian initiatives envisioned to help deprived and fewer lucky folks round us. A noble gesture to mark the Holy month of Ramadan, the campaign amplifies the message of love, compassion, brotherhood, and sharing.”
“The significance of this holy deed is immense when the world is combating a pandemic, which has turned the lives of hundreds of thousands of folks the wrong way up. At VPS Healthcare, we’re proud and privileged to be a component of this distinguished programme. It is in keeping with our motto to giving again to society and serving to the needy.”
A partnership for good
The 100 Million Meals campaign is managed by Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, in cooperation with the UN World Food Programme, Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Humanitarian and Charity Establishment, Food Banking Regional Network, and native meals banks and humanitarian and charity establishments in beneficiary nations.
