Dh1 million Hope Makers award attracts over 21,000 entries in three weeks

In the seventh iteration of the Hope Makers initiative, launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum in October, over 21,000 nominations and applications poured in within a mere three weeks. The contest, aimed at identifying the most impactful Arab philanthropic projects, celebrates individuals, groups, and organizations driving positive change in their communities.

Mohammad Al Gergawi, Secretary General of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI), emphasized the initiative's goal of fostering positivity, optimism, and collaboration across the Arab world. The 7th edition of Hope Makers aims to collect hundreds of thousands of stories of hope, highlighting the heroes and their efforts.

Potential Hope Makers can submit their own nominations or be nominated by others. The grand prize for the winner is a Dh1 million award. The initiative seeks projects that improve lives, alleviate suffering, benefit vulnerable groups, or address local challenges. To qualify, initiatives must demonstrate originality, original humanitarian work, sustainability, scalability, and measurable impact.

Sheikh Mohammed first introduced the Hope Makers initiative in 2017, offering a Dh1 million prize for the title of Hope Maker. The initiative aims to inspire a culture of hope and positivity, celebrating these positive role models, particularly among youth, as true stars deserving of recognition.