Education entrepreneur Sunny Varkey and his family have announced a contribution of Dhs 100 million to the Fathers’ Endowment campaign, launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE.
This campaign, which honors fathers in the UAE, aims to establish a sustainable endowment fund to provide treatment and healthcare for those in need.
The Fathers’ Endowment campaign
The Fathers’ Endowment campaign, which operates under the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI), aligns with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed for promoting sustainable humanitarian work. It focuses on empowering underprivileged communities, particularly in providing sustainable healthcare.
The Varkey family’s donation is part of a broader community effort, with contributions coming from government entities, businesses, and individuals across the UAE.
This initiative highlights the importance of Ramadan campaigns as a major global humanitarian movement, solidifying the UAE’s role as a leader in philanthropy with a far-reaching impact.
Sunny Varkey’s legacy of giving
Sunny Varkey, Founder and Executive Chairman of GEMS Education, shared his personal connection to charity, saying, “I have been fortunate that I grew up in a family where charity was ingrained in us from a very early age. Since we moved to the UAE, my father made sure to share and engage with the community, supporting humanitarian initiatives and helping others. To this day, our underlying philosophy remains to prioritize giving.”
Varkey emphasized the importance of the campaign, stating, “We are proud to participate in this noble initiative and to belong to the UAE community, where generosity and support for the needy are deeply ingrained, especially during Ramadan. The overwhelming support for the Fathers’ Endowment campaign, aiming to provide sustainable healthcare, is a testament to this commitment.”
Varkey’s long-standing tradition of philanthropy and his contributions to education and humanitarian efforts have been recognized globally, including by the Indian Government and prestigious international organizations.
