Sharjah Social Empowerment Foundation sponsors 2,800 orphans and 1,100 families
- Last updated: August 19, 2026 | 18:01
Sharjah Social Empowerment Foundation (SSEF) continues its efforts in caring for and empowering approximately 2,800 orphans and 1,100 families among its members in Sharjah City and the Central and Eastern Regions, through a comprehensive developmental system which responds to their economic, social, educational, and psychological needs, contributing to improving their quality of life and enhancing their stability.
The sponsorship projects implemented by SSEF provide continuous financial support which takes into account the families' actual needs and circumstances, assisting them in meeting living obligations and enhancing their ability to transition gradually from the stage of need to stability and self-reliance.
The participation of community members in regular monthly contributions also helps make the support process growing and more sustainable, enabling the foundation to plan its services and continue implementing empowerment pathways efficiently, according to Mona Bin Hadda Al Suwaidi, SSEF’s Director General.
Al Suwaidi said: "Sponsorship projects represent a sustainable path to support the stability of members and their families and accompany them through various stages of empowerment. The regularity of contributors in monthly donations contributes to the sustainability and growth of support, enhancing the SSEF's ability to direct resources according to the actual needs of families, which reflects on their quality of life and stability."
The Orphan Sponsor project is at the forefront of the sponsorship projects provided by SSEF, as it provides continuous financial support to the children and keeps pace with their needs at different age stages until reaching the empowerment stage.
During the first half of 2026, the project reportedly registered 124 new sponsorships, while the total number of sponsorships reached 1,902, with a total of 1,157 sponsors.
The Pen project is also concerned with supporting the educational journey of the children, assisting them in completing their education and overcoming challenges that may affect their academic achievement, thereby enhancing their opportunities for excellence and completing their scientific and professional paths.
During the first half of the year, the project allegedly achieved 305 new contributions, bringing the total educational contributions to 1,842, with a total of 948 contributors.
The Family Sponsor project also contributes to enhancing the living stability of fatherless families and assisting them in meeting their basic needs, which reflects positively on family cohesion and the stability of the children.
During the first half of 2026, the project allegedly registered 107 new sponsorships, while the total number of sponsorships reached 710, with a total of 518 sponsors.
"Jabr" Project provides a response to the financial needs and obligations which families may face and which affect their stability, by contributing to addressing emergency circumstances and alleviating living pressures, helping them restore their balance and continue the journey of empowerment.
The total number of sponsorships within the project reached 484, with a total of 68 sponsors.
Also, the Neighbours of the Prophet Project enhances the sustainability of the support system by directing its returns to meet the needs of members in all fields. During the first half of 2026, the project allegedly registered 225 new endowment contributions, while the total number of contributions associated with it reached 944, with a total of 541 contributors.