October 2019

October is a significant month at Al Jalila Foundation and while we see the temperatures cool, the spirit of philanthropy heats up across the nation with our 5th #PINKtober campaign to support breast cancer research.With the publication of this edition of Hadeyat Al Ata’a we celebrate 2 years of sharing inspirational news made possible with your incredible support.Partnerships are the foundation to the success of our healthcare programs and each one of our beneficiaries have a heartwarming Story of Hope whether it is a patient who received lifesaving treatment.

September 2019

As a global philanthropic organisation we aim to make a difference by empowering people to offer their unique contribution to better the world through medical innovation. On the occasion of International Day of Charity, Al Jalila Foundation takes the opportunity to inspire giving initiatives and activities to touch the lives of children. Each step we take brings with it a new sense of hope lighting the path for a brighter future and we invite you to make a donation to help us transform lives. Explore some of our programs to see how you can spread hope with Al Jalila Foundation, today.

July 2019

The vision of our founder His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, is “to create hope, life and happiness for everyone in the UAE”. And, at Al Jalila Foundation we believe that health is the cornerstone to happiness and every child deserves the opportunity to grow up healthy, dream and realise their potential. We are delighted to share with you the success of the third annual basma Ramadan campaign which has become an established feature on the Ramadan calendar embodying the spirit of giving.

May 2019

On this first day of Ramadan we wish you a blessed holy month and in the spirit of giving we shine a light on children in need of medical care. If you meet 4-year-old Euale today it is hard to imagine that only a short while ago this energetic boy was undergoing intense chemotherapy for acute myeloid leukaemia. He was only 2 when his parents received the devastating diagnosis which was made further overwhelming when the severity of the treatment and the reality of the cost was considered. The family reached out to Al Jalila Foundation who offered a helping hand and followed.

April 2019

This year, World Autism Day falls on the back of the awe-inspiring Special Olympics World Games held in Abu Dhabi which brought together 7500 participants with intellectual disabilities, including autism, pushing boundaries and embodying strength, courage and determination. It is estimated that 1 in 59 children are diagnosed with autism, a condition that is frequently misunderstood, but with the right support and guidance children can flourish to live a life without limits. Al Jalila Foundation, through our Ta’alouf program, supports parents, teachers and carers to empower children.

March 2019

When 9-month-old Hanah contracted life threatening meningitis it left her with irreversible hearing loss. Hope was close by when her parents learned that the cutting edge cochlear implant would restore her hearing. However at a large cost the transforming solution was out of their reach. Al Jalila Foundation stepped in to fund the procedure and young Hanah, now 6-years-old, is a confident, adventurous, bright young child who excels at school and loves music. The overjoyed parents expressed “Thank you for changing our child’s life forever. We are eternally grateful to Al Jalila Foundation.

February 2019

Jumpstart your year with the gift of health and happiness to those who need it most; donate to Al Jalila Foundation’s healthcare programs and help us transform lives. Al Jalila Foundation is underpinned by three pillars: treatment, education and research and everything we do is to improve lives be it through supporting a hopeful patient, an aspiring student or a pioneering scientist. Each step we take brings with it a new sense of hope lighting the path for a brighter tomorrow. With you by our side, we can do so much more to impact the lives of those in need. Explore how you can.

December 2018

This 47th National Day once again brought with it a wonderful celebration of unity and harmony that makes all of us feel a part of this great country. By marking UAE National Day, we also honour the legacy of His Highness Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, Father of the Nation and the first President of the United Arab Emirates and reflect on the values that continue to guide us: wisdom, respect, sustainability and human development. As a special tribute to Sheikh Zayed, one of the world’s greatest philanthropists, we launched Zayed – 100 Years of Inspiration, a book to bring to life.

November 2018

This year we celebrated the 4th #PINKtober campaign led by Al Jalila Foundation in partnership with Brest Friends with record breaking participation in the month-long breast cancer awareness campaign. It has been over 20 years since the UAE saw the first blossoms of engagement during Breast Cancer Awareness Month with the pink ribbon emerging as a symbol of hope. What began as just a few people spreading the message on the existence of the disease, urging women to seek early detection, has turned into a bold nationwide campaign championed by people from all cultures.

October 2018

October is here again bringing with it a wonderful outpouring of support from the community eager to do their part to support breast cancer patients in the UAE. We are delighted to see so many new partners come on board who have discovered Al Jalila Foundation’s work, and have been inspired to create #PINKtober events widening our circle of hope. We are overjoyed to see the return of our partners who are consistently at the forefront of the fight against breast cancer and unfailingly, every year, lend their hearts and voices to champion the cause. These partners include.