Millions helped worldwide by Emirates Red Crescent projects

The Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) has announced its various programmes have benefited over 228 million people in 128 countries, with a total value of nearly AED 11 billion over the past 15 years.

The ERC's local programmes, activities and projects across several vital sectors have reached nearly AED 1.5 billion benefiting over 2.4 million people. Meanwhile, the value of the UAE's programmes abroad reached over AED 7 billion benefiting over 214.4 million people.

The value of sponsorship programmes inside and outside the UAE reached close to AED 2.4 billion, benefiting nearly 12 million, including orphans, their families, people of determination and students.

The ERC's volunteer numbers reached 26,706, with volunteer hours reaching 2,441,991.

Dr. Hamdan Al Mazrouei, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the ERC, attributed the authority's success to the support of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan; His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and the Ruler of Dubai; and His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Dhafra Region and ERC Chairman.

He stated they've significantly eased human suffering in troubled regions and provided essential care and support to those affected.

The ERC has become a key player in the humanitarian field, providing vital relief efforts to disaster-affected regions. 

The organisation has also aided prisoners and their families, assisted people of determination and implemented seasonal projects such as Ramadan and Eid Al Adha programmes.

It has also undertaken a host of projects abroad, including 525 relief operations, covering food, public health, shelter, sanitation and water.