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Sheikh Mohammed seeks new Hope Makers 

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has announced the search for Arab Hope Makers for the initiative’s fifth edition….reports Asian Lite News

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, emphasised the vital importance of spreading hope and recognising those dedicated to fostering kindness and optimism. 

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has announced the search for Arab Hope Makers for the initiative’s fifth edition. This is the largest initiative of its kind in the Arab world, celebrating philanthropists and recognising their charitable, social, and humanitarian work to improve their communities, help those in need, and create a positive impact by dedicating their resources and capabilities for the greater good. 

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid said, “Humans are nourished by hope. Communities flourish on hope, and even the most daunting challenges become manageable with genuine hope. While some sow despair and frustration in our region, we cultivate hope and champion optimism.” 

He continued, “In every community, there are individuals who dedicate themselves to fostering hope and spreading kindness. Let us celebrate these Hope Makers, recognise their contributions, and showcase them as role models.” 

“Another season of the Hope Makers initiative begins, and we encourage everyone to nominate themselves or others as creators of hope through arabhopemakers.com.” 

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed concluded, “May God guide us to be beacons of hope, positivity, and optimism for a brighter future in our region.” 

Mohammad bin Abdullah Al Gergawi, Secretary-General of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI), stated that the Hope Makers initiative, launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum in 2017, has successfully uncovered inspiring examples of Arab philanthropy, motivating millions to participate. The initiative reflects His Highness’s belief that the Arab world is rich with inspiring individual and institutional initiatives that merit recognition and celebration. 

“This initiative is a realistic call to combat despair and negativity by focusing on the positive within our Arab communities,” Al Gergawi continued. “It highlights initiatives that alleviate suffering among the sick, needy, orphaned, and unemployed. By opening nominations to any individual, team, or organisation working to improve local living conditions, the Hope Makers initiative has attracted over 300,000 nominations in its first four editions, fuelling optimism and driving hope across the region.” 

Al Gergawi noted that His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s call for 2024 Arab Hope Makers builds upon the initiative’s success, reinforcing its role in promoting giving and generosity while showcasing impactful humanitarian efforts across the Arab world. 

Operating under the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI), the Hope Makers initiative seeks individuals and organisations across the Arab world and globally who have impactful projects, programmes, campaigns, or creative initiatives. These initiatives should improve lives, alleviate suffering within communities, develop social, economic, cultural, or educational environments, or address local challenges – all on a voluntary, non-profit basis. 

Nominations for the Hope Makers initiative can be self-submitted or submitted by others who recognise deserving individuals. The winning Hope Maker receives an award of AED1 million in acknowledgement of their humanitarian contributions and to support the development of their projects. 

Applications for the fifth edition are being accepted through arabhopemakers.com. The initiative aims to collect tens of thousands of stories of hope from across the Arab world, highlighting the individuals behind these noble projects and programmes and celebrating their efforts broadly. 

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has launched the Hope Makers initiative first in 2017, when he posted a creative ad on his official social media accounts, offering a job for the position of Hope Maker for a reward of AED1 million. The announcement met with a wide response with over 65,000 submissions by individuals, volunteer groups and humanitarian and community organisations around the Arab world, far exceeding the initiative’s original target of 20,000 submissions. 

In its fourth season, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum honoured the four finalists of the Arab Hope Makers initiative: Tala Al Khalil (Iraq), who received the highest number of votes, along with Mohamed Al Najjar (Iraq), Amine Imnir (Morocco), and Fathiya Al Mahmoud (Egypt), chosen from over 58,000 nominees. The Hope Makers’ projects varied, with community service initiatives leading the way, followed by humanitarian aid and relief, education, youth empowerment, inspiring stories, health, and culture and arts. 

The Arab Hope Makers initiative aims to honour individuals with noble initiatives in the Arab world, encouraging youth towards positive action and combating. 

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