Launched by Her Highness: The Website of the “Sheikha Fatima Fund for Refugee Women” Showcases Its Vision and Mission
Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak (Mother of the Nation), Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union, President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation, Honorary Chairwoman of the UAE Red Crescent, and Chairwoman of the Sheikha Fatima Fund for Refugee Women, has launched the official website of the fund, affiliated with the UAE Red Crescent, at https://sheikhafatimafund.com/ar/.
The website has been designed following modern technological standards, offering visitors easy navigation in both Arabic and English.
The homepage of the fund’s website features a message from Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, reflecting her principles and values toward humanitarian work. It emphasizes the importance of assisting anyone in need, without discrimination, stating that giving is not a favor but a duty for everyone capable of extending help and support.
In her message, Her Highness noted that the suffering of refugee women constantly urges us to strive to ease their pain through continued developmental assistance that empowers and enhances the skills of displaced and refugee women. This enables them to be active partners in developing their resources, supporting their families’ stability, and strengthening their role as mothers and caregivers.
The website aims to introduce the fund through its vision, mission, and values, which focus on creating an environment where refugee women have equal access to opportunities and resources. It seeks to empower them to live safely and with dignity. The website also highlights the fund’s objectives, which align with the UAE Vision 2030 and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals for 2050, emphasizing education, social cohesion, and sustainable growth.
The website showcases some of the fund’s contributions through developmental projects in various refugee shelter areas. It also highlights the global scope of the fund’s efforts, aiming to turn challenges into opportunities and bring hope to the hearts of displaced and refugee women by helping them and their families develop their skills, seize available job opportunities, and overcome social and economic hardships.
On this occasion, Her Excellency Dr. Maitha Salem Al Shamsi, Minister of State and Chairwoman of the Fund’s Supreme Committee emphasized that the UAE’s wise leadership has prioritized humanitarian work since the era of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may he rest in peace. This legacy continues under His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, whose efforts have expanded the UAE’s reputation as a global example of fostering values of brotherhood, generosity, and tolerance.
She praised the efforts of Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak and her deep commitment to the cause of refugees, especially women. She noted that since the fund’s establishment, Her Highness has launched numerous projects and programs aimed at developing the capabilities of refugee women and enhancing their skills in various developmental areas to secure a dignified life for them.
Dr. Al Shamsi stressed the importance of coordinating and integrating efforts among those concerned with refugee issues, particularly women, regionally and internationally.
In turn, His Excellency Dr. Hamdan Musallam Al Mazrouei, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the UAE Red Crescent, commended the efforts of the UAE’s wise leadership, led by His Highness the President of the UAE. The UAE has become a humanitarian and developmental work leader, solidifying its global standing in this field.
He emphasized that under the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Representative of the Ruler in the Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Red Crescent, the authority pays excellent attention to the fund’s projects. He noted that His Highness consistently directs the adoption of impactful projects that swiftly alleviate the suffering of displaced persons and refugees affected by conflicts and disasters.
Dr. Al Mazrouei praised the support of Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak in implementing developmental projects to improve the lives of refugee women in areas where the fund’s projects operate.
