Sharjah Social Empowerment Foundation conducts tour for 'Prophet’s Neighbours Endowment'

SHARJAH, 20th May, 2025 (WAM) -- The Sharjah Social Empowerment Foundation (SSEF) organised an introductory tour of the "Prophet’s Neighbours Endowment" project at the Sharjah Public Works Department.

The interactive pavilion set up by the foundation witnessed a distinguished turnout and participation as department employees learnt about the details of the endowment project, its noble goals of supporting and empowering orphans, and the importance of contributing to this humanitarian project, which has received the attention of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah.

During the visit, the foundation's team explained how employees can contribute to this endowment, whether through direct bank transfers, monthly deductions, or purchasing endowment certificates in different amounts that suit various categories, or donate electronically via the "Neighbours of the Prophet" platform, which was developed specifically for this purpose.

Maryam Al Khalifa, Director of the Relations and Sponsorship Affairs Department at SSEF, stated, “We are proud of the partnership with the Sharjah Public Works Department, and we appreciate their generous engagement with the 'Prophet’s Neighbours Endowment' project, which represents one of the most important pioneering projects seeking to secure sustainable sources of income to empower orphans and harness their potential."

Maryam Al Mazmi, Director of the Corporate Communications Centre at the Department, said that the Public Works Department was honoured to host a delegation from the Sharjah Social Empowerment Foundation as part of their introductory tour of the “Prophet’s Neighbours Endowment”, a humanitarian endowment project, which is a valuable model for sustainable charitable work.

She stressed that supporting humanitarian initiatives is a fundamental pillar of the department's strategic directions.