Dubai: The seventh edition of the Hope Makers initiative, launched last October by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, in search of new hope makers, has received more than 21,000 nominations and applications within 3 weeks, as entrants and nominees compete for the title of the largest Arab initiative of its kind celebrating philanthropists across the region.
Mohammad Al Gergawi, Secretary General of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI) stated: “In every village and every town across the Arab world, there are young men and women whose positive energy can change their communities for the better.”
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Al Gergawi added: “Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum launched Hope Makers to shift community culture toward positivity, optimism and collaboration to drive lasting change.”
Stories of hope
The 7th edition of the Hope Makers initiative continues to welcome nominations and applications via (www.arabhopemakers.com), aiming to collect tens of thousands of stories of hope in the Arab world, highlighting their heroes and celebrating their efforts.
Potential Hope Makers, including individuals, volunteering groups and non-profit organisations who are driving change through community-focused efforts, can nominate themselves or be nominated by others who find…
