Dubai: In line with his personal and professional philanthropic ambitions, Dr. Azad Moopen, Founder Chairman and Managing Director of Aster DM Healthcare has made a contribution of $2,72,257.00 (AED1 Million) to the 1 Billion Meals Initiative.
The largest initiative of its kind, 1 Billion Meals program strives to assist and provide sustainable food support to the underprivileged and undernourished groups in 50 countries
The contribution made by Dr. Moopen, equivalent to 1 million meals, is an extension of Aster DM Healthcare’s humanitarian efforts to help those in need and supports the UAE’s vision and its grand initiatives to help the underprivileged and undernourished in poor communities.
Aster DM Healthcare is one among several UAE organizations who are making a substantial contribution to the initiative which was launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, to alleviate hunger worldwide and ensure food security.
Over the years we have been inspired by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s visionary leadership and efforts towards upliftment of the society and people in need, locally as well as globally. His efforts have made a positive difference in the lives of millions worldwide while recognizing UAE as one of the most benevolent countries in the world. One of the greatest gifts we can give is to feed a hungry human being feeding the needy in 50 countries is a mammoth task but Dubai makes the impossible possible. It is our privilege to contribute to the One Billion Meals initiative by His Highness and it is in alignment with our Aster Volunteers program and other initiatives to help the poor and needy.
Dr. Azad Moopen remarked on the occasion.
DONATIONS TO 1 BILLION MEALS INITIATIVE
Individuals or Organizations can make their contribution to the 1 Billion Meals initiative through various channels
Donations can either be made through the campaign’s official website (hyperlink to: www.1billionmeals.ae) or by making a bank transfer to the dedicated account at Emirates NBD with the account number AE300260001015333439802.
The Initiative also supports monthly subscription model where donors can choose to offer little as $.27 (AED1) a day via a monthly subscription by sending “Meal” as SMS to 1020 on the du network or 1110 on the Etisalat network.
Donations can also be made through campaign’s call center via a toll-free number 8009999.