Emirates reinforces solidarity commitment
The Emirates Airline Foundation is reinstating its commitment to disadvantaged children, strengthening its partnership with 13 humanitarian organisations in 9 countries and announcing a new solidarity initiative: for every donation received in any currency, the airline will double its contribution to a maximum of $10,000, thus multiplying the impact of the aid.
The initiative is part of the UAE's 2025 Year of the Community, which aims to promote a culture of shared responsibility and concrete solidarity, creating a tangible and lasting impact in local and international communities.
How to support the Emirates Airline Foundation
Donating is simple and accessible to everyone:
- On board: On every Emirates flight, you can donate in cash or by card, using the donation envelope provided by the crew.
- Online: via the official website emiratesairlinefoundation.org.
- Bank transfer or cheque: payable to "Emirates Airline Foundation", with details available on the Foundation's website.
Making a real impact around the world
Over the past 20 years, the Emirates Airline Foundation has improved the lives of thousands of children through projects that provide education, health, housing and professional opportunities. Today it supports local realities in Africa, Asia, the Middle East and South America:
- India: Emirates-CHES shelter for children with HIV/AIDS; IIMPACT program for the education of 5,000 girls in 11 states.
- Sri Lanka: Prithipura Communities assists 250 young people with disabilities.
- Zimbabwe: St. Marcellin Village is home to over 56 orphaned and vulnerable children.
- South Africa: educational and health projects with Singakwenza and Fikelela Children's Centre.
- Kenya: support for schools and centres for street children, scholarships at the Starehe Boys' Centre.
- Philippines: The Virlanie Foundation welcomes and protects abandoned children.
- Brazil: two centers in Rio de Janeiro for orphaned girls and boys in socioeconomic difficulty.
- United Arab Emirates: The SAFE Centre for Autism offers educational support and therapy for children with learning disabilities.
A long-term mission
Founded over 20 years ago under the high patronage of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, the Emirates Airline Foundation is the philanthropic heart of the airline. Operating with the support of volunteer employees, private donors and Emirates customers, the Foundation invests almost all of the funds raised directly into projects, minimising administrative costs. Regulated by the Dubai Department of Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities (IACAD), the Foundation is fully licensed by the Government of Dubai (A91 license). To discover the active projects and make your contribution, you can visit the official website: www.emiratesairlinefoundation.org
