- Awqaf Abu Dhabi Launches the “Mother of the Nation Endowment for Orphans” initiative to strengthen social cohesion in the Year of Family, continuing the humanitarian legacy of the Founding Father.
- Proceeds will establish a sustainable funding source for orphan care, ensuring support continuity, improved quality of life and a balanced and resilient society.
Abu Dhabi, UAE, February 2026: Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, the Endowments and Minors’ Funds Authority – Awqaf Abu Dhabi announced the launch of the Mother of the Nation Endowment for Orphans initiative.
The Mother of the Nation Endowment for Orphans aims to establish a sustainable funding source to support orphan care, helping to secure a more stable future and improved quality of life for beneficiaries, while contributing to a healthy and balanced society. The initiative also seeks to promote endowment as a tool for community development, strengthening social solidarity, and encouraging support for those in need across the UAE.
Through the Mother of the Nation Endowment for Orphans initiative, Awqaf Abu Dhabi is establishing an endowment model that provides sustainable funding for orphan care and turns one-time contributions into a lasting framework of giving. Through this initiative, the Authority aims to build a brighter future rooted in compassion and social solidarity.
Running from 18 February, the campaign builds on the legacy of the Founding Father, late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, who made humanitarianism a national principle and championed sustainable giving, rooted in tolerance, generosity, and solidarity.
This initiative reflects the values and principles championed by Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union, President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation, ‘Mother of the Nation’. It also builds on the UAE’s longstanding humanitarian approach, which has positioned the country as a globally recognised force for charity and solidarity, under the guidance of the wise directives of its leadership. Reflecting the values of the Year of Family, the initiative reaffirms Awqaf Abu Dhabi’s ongoing commitment to aligning its initiatives with national priorities, in service of the best interests of society. The initiative aims to deliver its ambitious goals through a series of family-oriented community activities in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, featuring cultural, educational and recreational activities. Proceeds from the events, alongside sponsorship contributions, will be directed to the endowment, supporting both awareness-building and fundraising efforts.
Endowment returns will be allocated to supporting beneficiaries across key aspects of their lives, including tuition fees and educational supplies, healthcare expenses such as treatment and medication, living costs, and seasonal needs, ensuring comprehensive and continuous support.
Awqaf Abu Dhabi continues to launch campaigns and initiatives aligned with government directives and strategic priorities. Its previous “Life Endowment” campaign, launched during the ‘Year of Community,’ successfully raised nearly AED 1 billion in just four weeks, with contributions from more than 200,000 donors.
About Awqaf Abu Dhabi:
Established in May 2023, Awqaf Abu Dhabi promotes and develops the endowment sector by maximising social and financial impact across the community through developing investments and partnerships to meet values of sustainability.
In addition to managing all endowment related processes, Awqaf Abu Dhabi manages the financial guardianship and development of wealth of minors, interdicted and others, contributing to greater financial and social inclusion.
Awqaf Abu Dhabi aims to advance the culture of endowments, and organises events, conferences, and seminars centered on the management and investment of endowments and minors’ funds. It also aims to reshape endowment practices at the Emirate level.
