UAE's 'Make A Wish' Foundation resumes activities in Yemen
19 May 2025 22:47
ADEN (WAM)The UAE's 'Make-A-Wish' Foundation announced the resumption of its humanitarian efforts in Yemen by fulfilling five wishes for children with cancer at Al-Sadaqah Hospital in Aden. A step that reflects the Foundation's unwavering commitment to continuing its noble mission despite besetting challenges.The granted wishes included some of the latest electronic devices long dreamed of by the children, such as two smartphones, bringing them moments of joy and easing the burden of their illness.Hani Al-Zubaidi, CEO of the 'Make-A-Wish' Foundation, said: "With every wish we fulfill, we plant a new seed of hope in the hearts of children and their families. We have fulfilled 605 wishes in Yemen over the past years, and our return to grant more is a living embodiment of our deep belief that hope is not just a feeling—it is a healing energy that revives spirits and lights the paths of recovery in the darkest moments. In the Year of Community 2025, we renew our commitment to promoting these noble humanitarian values and transforming community support into a tangible reality that touches lives."
He affirmed that the United Arab Emirates, under its wise leadership, continues to reaffirm its global humanitarian leadership, proving time and again that hope knows no borders and that social responsibility is not just a slogan but a way of life.
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