Dubai: Du has pledged Dh1 million over the next two years in support of the philanthropic initiatives of Emirates Foundation.
The collaboration between the two entities will commence from January 2017 until December 2018, with an aim to invest in youth development initiatives in the UAE.
“In line with du’s overall sustainability and business objectives to support the UAE community and to empower its youth, we are proud to sponsor an organisation that believes in the importance of the next generation,” said Othman Sultan, chief executive officer, du.
Clare Woodcraft-Scott, CEO of Emirates Foundation, said: “At Emirates Foundation, we acknowledge that philanthropy cannot operate in a vacuum. Engaging business partners such as du is essential to addressing youth development systemically and sustainably.”
