Hussain Sajwani Damac Foundation
The Hussain Sajwani DAMAC Foundation is the philanthropic arm of DAMAC Group and its Founder, Hussain Sajwani. The foundation focuses on education, youth empowerment, and skills development across the Arab world. In addition to these core areas, the foundation also engages in a range of charitable initiatives and donations. These include support for humanitarian aid efforts, notably through the 1 Billion Meals campaign, assistance to detainees through the Fresh Slate initiative, and funding for people of determination and rehabilitation centers.
- Organisation type Corporate foundation
- Headquartered Dubai
- Registration United Arab Emirates
- Website https://hussainsajwani.com/corporate-responsibility/
Related sustainable development goals
Focus areas
Focus sectors
Development
- Economic development
- Employment
- Job creation and workforce development
- Job training
- Business and industry
- Entrepreneurship
Education
- Vocational education
Humanitarian
- Food aid
- Emergency relief
Focus populations
- Adolescents
- Low-income people
- Offenders
- People with intellectual disabilities
- Preteens
- Refugees and displaced people
Focus geographies
Middle East
- United Arab Emirates
- North Africa
Grantees
- 1 Billion Meals Campaign
- Al Hadaf Center for People of Determination
- Al-Tarik Rehabilitation Center
- Arab Hope Makers initiative
- Dar Al Ber Society
- Dubai Autism Centre
- Dubai Cares
- Dubai Future Foundation
- Dubai Police
- Emirates Red Crescent
- Knowledge Fund Establishment
Financials
Funding model
- Foundation-administered programme awards
- Grants to organisations
Primary funders
- Hussain Sajwani
Funding source
- Family
Operations
Board members
- Hussain Sajwani