Welcome to AL MAKTOUM FOUNDATION Hamdan Charity Organization

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AL MAKTOUM FOUNDATION

Al Maktoum is a humanitarian aid organization, active in all 50 states and more than 80 countries, with a mission to improve the health and lives of people affected by poverty or emergencies – without regard to politics, religion, or ability to pay.

1990
Founded
800 M
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Our Mission

To defend all civil, political, economic, social, and cultural rights set out in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

  • To unite the world enshrining truth, justice, beauty and love.
  • Our work to end the water crisis, can't start without your support.
  • Supporting Mental Health.
  • West African humanitarian appeal.
  • Ukraine humanitarian appeal.
Al Maktoum Foundation Vision

Volunteering

Why Charity Work is Important

The positive effects of charity work are known worldwide. Whether you are working directly in your community or for a country that is halfway around the world, you can make a positive impact on another person's life.

Make a Difference

Impact lives and create positive change in communities worldwide.

Build Community

Connect with like-minded individuals and strengthen social bonds.

People donating money to charity

Board of Trustees

The Foundation thrives under the guidance of leadership that champions its cause of future-readiness, supports employees in going the extra mile, and creates an ecosystem that encourages taking risks and bringing innovative ideas to life.

H.H Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

H.H Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

Crown Prince of Dubai

Chairman of the Executive Council

Leading Dubai's vision for innovation and future development through strategic initiatives and humanitarian efforts.

H.E. Mohammad bin Abdullah Al Gergawi

H.E. Mohammad bin Abdullah Al Gergawi

Minister of Cabinet Affairs

Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees

Driving governmental excellence and strategic planning for sustainable development.

H.E. Omar Sultan Al Olama

H.E. Omar Sultan Al Olama

Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence

Deputy Managing Director

Spearheading UAE's digital transformation and AI integration across sectors.

Amy Robinson

Amy Robinson

Chairlady

Dubai Quality of Life Strategy 2033

Leading initiatives to enhance community well-being and sustainable development for all residents.

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Make an impact.
Save lives.

Our Causes

Dubai Quality of Life Strategy

Some of the projects in the plan include the development of well-being districts, the 20-minute city concept, a number of parks and beaches, and accessible sports and entertainment facilities. More than 115 km of pedestrian and cycling tracks will also be constructed, alongside planting of more than 3,000 trees.

Raised: $2,218,500

Goal: $30,002,000

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Launch of Mohammed bin Zayed Sat satellite

Raised: $20,007,600

Goal: $900,060,000,000

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initiative to train one million people on command engineering skills in artificial intelligence

Raised: $54,600

Goal: $100,100,000

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Latest News

July 24, 2025
By Al Maktoum Foundation
2,847 Comments

In a groundbreaking medical milestone, country music superstar Luke Bryan has become the first United States citizen to successfully undergo a revolutionary new cancer treatment at American Hospital Dubai. The procedure combines AI-guided tumor mapping with robotic-assisted surgery and personalized immunotherapy, marking a significant advancement in international medical collaboration.

May 15, 2024
By Maktoum Foundation
990,120 Comments

Join us in Argentina as we unite under the patronage of His Highness Prince Hamdan to support children's welfare and healthcare. This transformative initiative aims to revitalize an abandoned facility into a modern Zonal Acute School Hospital.

May 14, 2024
By Dubai Media House
190,110 Comments

"Our objective is to establish Dubai as one of the world's best cities in terms of well-being, offer every resident a healthy, active, and enjoyable lifestyle, build a society that takes pride in its identity and cultural diversity, and offer the highest quality of leisure and entertainment."

March 31, 2024
By Dubai Media House
21,110 Comments

Coordinating with stakeholders ensures a comprehensive and effective response to the incidents, leveraging diverse resources, expertise, and support networks to address the challenges faced by Santorini Island.

Last updated: 15/3 - 11:43

By Dubai Media House

12,119 Comments

I'd like to do my best as a memeber of the family and also a lover of children in general, Happy Ramadan my faz.