UAE foundation pledges Dh3 million to support Gazan amputees
A UAE-based philanthropic organisation has pledged Dh3 million to support the nation’s efforts to provide a lifeline for Palestinian amputees in Gaza. The Ahmed bin Zayed Foundation announced on Wednesday that it was donating the money to bolster the UAE’s Step of Hope programme, which was established in June to expand support for civilians who lost limbs during the Gaza war . The Step of Hope…
The Ahmed bin Zayed Foundation has pledged Dh3 million to support the UAE's Step of Hope programme, which aims to provide aid to Palestinian amputees in Gaza. The Step of Hope programme, launched in June, is part of Operation Gallant Knight 3, established by the UAE in response to the war that began in October 2023. Mohammed Al Shareef, spokesman for Operation Gallant Knight 3, stated that the Dh3 million donation will play a crucial role in alleviating Palestinian suffering.
He added that the UAE has contributed over $4 billion in aid to Gaza, accounting for 56% of the global aid. The Step of Hope programme has fitted prosthetic limbs for 72 Palestinian amputees so far. Sheikh Zayed bin Saif emphasized that safeguarding human life is part of the UAE's identity and path, stating that the nation will always be on the side of those in need.
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