As the holy month of Ramadan approaches, the Ruler of Dubai has put ending child hunger at the heart of the UAE’s humanitarian efforts. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum on Friday announced the launch of the Edge of Life campaign, an initiative aimed at saving 5 million children under the age of five from dying from malnutrition and hunger.In a message shared on social media, Sheikh Mohammed described the arrival of Ramadan as a month of generosity and preciousness, adding that launching humanitarian campaigns has become an annual tradition in the UAE, extending the support of Emirati people to communities around the world. He stressed that the holy month is an opportunity to strengthen the values ​​of compassion and collective responsibility.
The event takes place against a grim global backdrop. Sheikh Mohammed noted that more than 118 million children worldwide suffered from malnutrition last year. Of these, an estimated 2.6 million children died from hunger. These figures represent a human tragedy that cannot be ignored, he said, adding that witnessing suffering on such a scale and doing nothing is not in line with the nature or values ​​of the UAE.The Edge of Life initiative will be implemented in partnership with a number of international organizations. Its main goal is to raise at least Dh1 billion locally and internationally. The funds will be used for projects aimed at preventing deaths from hunger among vulnerable children living on the edge of survival.At the end of the announcement, Sheikh Mohammed prayed for the continued protection of the UAE and its people. He also reiterated the devotional spirit of Ramadan, stressing the importance of feeding the hungry and supporting the poor and needy as one of the most meaningful acts of charity.The campaign positions child nutrition and survival as a core focus of humanitarian aid in the UAE this Ramadan, with the goal of transforming charitable donations into tangible, life-saving impact
