Sharjah Charity Delegation Visits Association Projects in Sri Lanka

A delegation from the Sharjah Charity International recently concluded a field visit to the Republic of Sri Lanka. During the visit, Abdullah Sultan bin Khadim, Executive Director of the association, affirmed that the humanitarian work carried out by the charity abroad is not limited to providing immediate aid. Rather, it is based on establishing sustainable projects that empower individuals to rely on themselves and provide them with real tools to build a more stable and dignified life. He emphasized that this approach embodies the core mission and vision of the association—to transform giving into long-term impact.

Bin Khadim stated that the visit focused on inspecting a number of on-ground projects, most notably the "Al Rahma Women's Village", which was supported by female donors of the association. The village comprises 40 residential homes for widowed women, a school with three classrooms for basic education, and an artesian well with a 10,000-liter water tank serving the entire village. The project also includes a tailoring center for widows working in embroidery, a two-story mosque accommodating 350 worshippers, and a recreational park for children. This project primarily aims to support women and children, enabling them to continue their education and acquire practical skills that help improve their living conditions.

He added that one of the key highlights of the visit was the launch and follow-up of the "Mobile Clinic", which was dispatched to remote villages in coordination with local authorities. He confirmed that this represented one of the association’s most significant healthcare achievements, reflecting the UAE’s vision of promoting a dignified quality of life for families in these communities. The clinic provided services to hundreds of patients in a short period, including medical check-ups and the immediate and free distribution of medications and treatments. Bin Khadim explained that the initiative aims not only to treat patients but also to raise awareness about early detection and preventive healthcare practices—efforts that contribute to reducing the prevalence of diseases among low-income groups and support the UAE's broader humanitarian goals. He also noted that mobile clinics are not limited to Sri Lanka, but are deployed in several countries where the association operates internationally, proving effective in directly reaching beneficiaries and alleviating their health challenges.