SHARJAH, UAE: The Big Heart Foundation has launched its “Enlighten their Future” campaign, a zakat appeal to help communities through charitable donations in Ramadan. The UAE’s organization, which serves millions of refugees, is consolidating its efforts to extend both emergency response and developmental support to under-resourced communities across several countries, the Emirates News Agency reported on Tuesday. TBHF, which has been helping internally displaced people as well as refugees and others in need for more than a decade, will use the funds raised to support sustainable long-term development and humanitarian projects in the vital sectors of education and specialized health care in underprivileged communities. Contributions will also help provide aid to the victims of the earthquake and natural disasters in Syria and Turkiye, support scientific and health centers, and help institutions restore their ability to provide services to people in both countries. Mariam Al-Hammadi, TBHF director, said the impact of supporting donors in the UAE and beyond would be massive, as the populations to be helped are now more than ever in dire need of emergency response, shelter, security, education, and other long-term developmental assistance. The slogan of the foundation’s campaign, “Enlighten their Future,” represents immediate and lifesaving aid to victims of crisis, and support in building futures in order to bring about sustainable development in under-resourced communities. Al-Hammadi said the lives of millions of people in many communities worldwide depended on humanitarian missions, which can only be possible and successful with the benevolence and support of others. She added: “Contributions this Ramadan will improve educational opportunities, give families who have lost everything after the recent earthquake a chance to rebuild their lives, and take quality health care to remote locations.” TBHF has called on people in the UAE, charitable individuals worldwide, private sector businesses, government entities, civil society organizations, and charities to respond to its appeal with contributions. Al-Hammadi added: “With our zakat appeal this year, we are fostering hope for a better tomorrow, not only for refugees and vulnerable people, but for all of us.”