In a testament to its unwavering humanitarian mission, the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives Foundation (MBRGI) has continued its vital support for displaced communities in India through collaborative programs with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). A recent delegation visit to New Delhi highlighted the ongoing impact of these joint efforts, aimed at improving food security and empowering refugees to rebuild their lives.<\/p>\n
The two-day field visit was organized by UNHCR in partnership with MBRGI and brought together representatives including Mohammed Al Yamahi, Project Director at MBRGI; Saudi singer and UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Aseel Omran; and UNHCR\u2019s Head of Private Sector Partnerships, Bissan Salameh. The delegation visited refugee families from Afghan, Rohingya, and Chin communities to better understand their needs, share moments of solidarity, and witness the impact of ongoing support.<\/p>\n
During the visit, the team toured the Bosco Community Centre in New Delhi, where they were briefed on current refugee assistance efforts. These include food distribution, vocational training, and support for small businesses\u2014all part of the broader strategy to foster self-reliance among refugees. Several of these livelihood projects have been made possible through direct support from MBRGI.<\/p>\n
The visit also included hands-on participation in food aid distribution both at the community center and in the homes of families unable to attend, reflecting the organization\u2019s people-first approach.<\/p>\n
Strategic and Sustainable Humanitarian Work<\/strong><\/p>\n Ibrahim Al Balooshi, Director of Sustainability and Partnerships at MBRGI, emphasized that the foundation remains committed to enhancing the lives of forcibly displaced populations. \u201cOur mission is to implement ambitious programs that not only meet immediate needs like food and shelter but also empower individuals to lead independent lives through education, health services, and entrepreneurship support,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n Aseel Omran, who accompanied the delegation, called the visit a deeply emotional and eye-opening experience. \u201cWe heard powerful stories from people who lost everything but remain hopeful. Their resilience is inspiring, and it highlighted the urgent need for both psychological and material support,\u201d she noted.<\/p>\n Bissan Salameh echoed this sentiment, highlighting that the partnership between MBRGI and UNHCR serves as a global model for humanitarian cooperation. Since 2021, this partnership has provided life-changing aid to hundreds of thousands across Asia and Africa, thanks to MBRGI\u2019s substantial contributions.<\/p>\n Impact in Numbers<\/strong><\/p>\n By the end of 2024, MBRGI had contributed over AED 136 million (USD 37 million) to UNHCR\u2019s programs, directly benefiting more than 750,000 refugees and displaced individuals. In India alone, the foundation has invested more than AED 29.7 million (USD 8.1 million) to support over 100,000 refugees, focusing on sustainable livelihoods and food support.<\/p>\n MBRGI\u2019s broader humanitarian footprint is equally impressive. In 2024 alone, the foundation spent over AED 2.2 billion, reaching 149 million people across 118 countries. Its five-pillar approach\u2014humanitarian aid, healthcare, education, future innovation, and community empowerment\u2014positions it as the largest philanthropic organization of its kind in the region.<\/p>\n A Model for Global Humanitarian Partnership<\/strong><\/p>\n The success of this initiative in India reaffirms the potential of strategic partnerships in tackling some of the world\u2019s most pressing humanitarian challenges. By combining financial support with on-the-ground collaboration, Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives and UNHCR are not only delivering aid\u2014they are restoring hope and building resilience for those who need it most.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" In a testament to its unwavering humanitarian mission, the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives Foundation (MBRGI) has continued its vital support for displaced communities in India through collaborative programs with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":13890,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[211],"tags":[241],"class_list":["post-13889","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-happening-in-dubai","tag-dubai-activities"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.uaehumanjourney.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13889","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.uaehumanjourney.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.uaehumanjourney.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.uaehumanjourney.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.uaehumanjourney.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13889"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/blog.uaehumanjourney.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13889\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":13891,"href":"https:\/\/blog.uaehumanjourney.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13889\/revisions\/13891"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.uaehumanjourney.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/13890"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.uaehumanjourney.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13889"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.uaehumanjourney.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=13889"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.uaehumanjourney.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=13889"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}