Abu Dhabi: Zakat Fund and Abu Dhabi University (ADU) have launched the “Our Youth, Our Responsibility, Our Zakat, Our Immunity” initiative for the 13th consecutive year to support both local and expatriate students. Since its launch, the initiative has raised more than $20 million (AED75 million) and extended financial aid to 3,980 students.
In 2023, the fund aims to reduce the financial burden of 1,000 deserving students who are eligible zakat recipients.
Dr. Mohammed Sulieman Al Balushi, Acting Secretary-General of Zakat Fund, commented, “For the past twelve years, the initiative has continued to raise funds to support deserving and eligible students. This has been made possible through the joint efforts of the Zakat Fund and ADU. For over a decade, our combined efforts have supported the UAE’s education system by providing valuable academic opportunities for young people.”
Dr. Al Balushi added that “we look forward again to extending our support to as many local and expatriate students as possible who meet the zakat requirements according to the approved regulations of the Zakat Fund. The initiative has allocated $16 million (AED 60 million) each academic year, covering students tuition fees throughout their study at Abu Dhabi University.”
Dr. Ali Saeed Bin Harmal Al Dhaheri, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Abu Dhabi University, has reiterated Abu Dhabi University’s commitment to building strategic partnerships with leading organisations like the Zakat Fund. The initiative has supported deserving undergraduate students at Abu Dhabi University’s Abu Dhabi or Al Ain campuses.
Both authorities added that they seek to encourage individuals, governments, and corporations in the country to make considerable donations that will help young people realise their academic goals at ADU and their future dreams.
Donors can donate via cash or bank check by submitting the donations directly to the Zakat Fund or Abu Dhabi University, using “Our Youth, Our Responsibility, Our Zakat, Our Immunity.”