Erth reviews 2025 progress, discusses future programmes

The Board of Trustees of the Erth Zayed Philanthropies held its regular meeting, chaired by Sheikh Theyab Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Martyrs Families Affairs, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Erth Zayed.

The meeting reviewed the Foundation’s key achievements in 2025 and discussed its strategic directions for 2026.

During the meeting, Sheikh Theyab Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed stressed the importance of continuing the UAE’s global mission of doing good and promoting giving across humanitarian, charitable, and development fields.

This approach follows the enduring humanitarian legacy of the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan and reflects the inspiring vision of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, as well as the close follow-up of His Highness Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court.

He emphasised the need to ensure the effective implementation of all initiatives, projects, and programmes across the entities operating under Erth Zayed in a manner that delivers impactful global outcomes, improves living conditions, and meets the needs of communities and peoples around the world. The meeting also underscored the importance of focusing on the family as a central pillar in the implementation of humanitarian projects, in line with the UAE’s declaration of 2026 as the “Year of the Family.”

This initiative aims to strengthen social cohesion and create a tangible, positive difference in the lives of individuals and communities.

In addition, the Board highlighted the need to enhance governance, strengthen integration and coordination among the entities, and improve institutional performance efficiency.

These efforts are intended to ensure the optimal use of resources, maximise humanitarian impact, and place people and families at the heart of all humanitarian and development work.

The Board further emphasised the importance of continuing to develop integrated and flexible operating models that enable Erth Zayed to respond effectively to evolving humanitarian and development challenges, while maximising impact at both national and international levels.

The Erth Zayed Philanthropies comprises 14 entities contributing to positive impact in more than 100 countries worldwide.

Its work spans a wide range of sectors, including healthcare, education, culture, community engagement, agriculture, food security, economic empowerment, environmental management, and water.

Recently, President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan welcomed to Qasr Al Bateen a high-level delegation that included representatives from Erth Zayed Philanthropies and its affiliate entities, along with over 90 key public and private sector donors, commending their important contributions to advancing the UAE’s local and global humanitarian and philanthropic mission.

Sheikh Mohamed expressed his appreciation for their significant role in upholding the legacy of Sheikh Zayed, whose lifelong dedication to upholding human dignity, generosity, and service continues to guide the UAE’s global humanitarian vision.

Ahead of Zayed Humanitarian Day this week, Sheikh Mohamed emphasised that philanthropy is not only an act of goodwill – it is an honour, a national responsibility, and a defining pillar of UAE identity.

He noted that Erth Zayed Philanthropies carries forward the spirit of giving espoused by Sheikh Zayed and extends his vision of compassion and progress to improve billions of lives and communities across the world.

Under the patronage of Sheikh Mohamed and the chairmanship of Sheikh Theyab, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs and Chairman of the International Humanitarian and Philanthropic Council, Erth Zayed Philanthropies has unified specialist philanthropic organisations across five sectors: global health; education and economic empowerment; sustainable agriculture and food security; energy, climate, and environment; and UAE heritage and community service.

Through collaboration and the strategic deployment of targeted initiatives, Erth Zayed Philanthropies will amplify the reach of each affiliate, sharing the transformative legacy of Sheikh Zayed with communities within the UAE and internationally.

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