UAE initiative sows seeds of hope for poor Afghan farmers – News

Founded over a decade ago, Mira represents independent farmers from across the country who share a common vision of growing organic fruit, nuts and saffron

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The social enterprise ‘Mira’ of UAE-based humanitarian organization Fatima Bint Mohamed Bin Zayed Initiative (FBMI) was highlighted at the World Government Summit in Dubai from 13-15 February.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council Al Maktoum visited Mira’s booth at the event to showcase products from farmers from all over Afghanistan.

Founded over a decade ago, Mira represents independent farmers from across Afghanistan united by a common vision to grow organic fruit, nuts and saffron without the use of any harsh chemicals or preservatives.

Some Afghan farmers have benefited from the initiative, and their products have found consumers around the world, resulting in better living conditions for them, their families and communities. As agriculture is an integral part of Afghanistan’s cultural heritage, Meera encourages traditional techniques and provides vocational training to farmers.

The living conditions of impoverished communities in some of the most remote areas of Afghanistan have improved significantly over the past decade thanks to the efforts of the Fatima bint Mohamed bin Zayed Initiative, which represents the UAE’s highest humanitarian ideals. Bringing new hope to those affected by severe poverty and unemployment, especially women, the initiative has been bringing more than 1,000,000 poor Afghans a sustainable source of income, education, social development, healthcare and The cutting edge of clean water.

Since 2020, FBMI has blazed a new path of hope and compassion, facilitating education for more than 20,000 children, providing treatment and prenatal care to more than 300,000, and delivering more than 500,000 doses of the polio vaccine Inoculation.

The remarkable success of the initiative and its social enterprises represents the UAE’s strong commitment to the security and well-being of the Afghan people, which has been a hallmark of the country’s humanitarian mission in Afghanistan since 2003.

Zuleya, another social enterprise created by FBMI, sells 100% organic rugs and handicrafts made by the Afghan artisans it employs, mostly Afghan women from disadvantaged communities. The business, which has a flagship showroom in Dubai Design District (D3), invests all its profits back into the carpet-making scheme, preserving this ancient craft for future generations.

The Fatima Bint Mohamed Bin Zayed Initiative (FBMI) was established in 2010 to empower underprivileged communities by providing them with sustainable employment and vital social services, with a special focus on women.