Emirates Airline Foundation strives to improve youth literacy
Emirates Airline Foundation has joined the world in celebrating International Literacy Day. The airline through its NGO partners strives to improve youth literacy and provide access to education for disadvantaged children worldwide.
The Emirates Airline Foundation, a non-profit charity organisation that provides humanitarian, philanthropic aid and services for children in need join the world in recognizing the importance of International Literacy Day.
Sir Tim Clark, Chairman of the Emirates Airline Foundation, said: “Literacy and education are essential building blocks for prosperous communities and a brighter future.
“Helping disadvantaged children access basic education is something that the Foundation firmly believes in. Through the generous support of our customers and employees, and via the various projects managed by our NGO partners, the Foundation has been able to help thousands of young people around the world to secure better prospects for themselves and we hope to continue doing so in the future.”
Since its inception in 2003, the Foundation has supported over 50 projects and NGOs around the world, including 11 organizations that primarily focus on literacy programs.
Some of the organizations supported by the Foundation include: IIMPACT Girls Education Project in India; Little Prince Nursery and School and Starehe Boys’ Centre and School in Kenya and; Externato São Francisco de Assis in Brazil.
Under the patronage of HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline and Group, explained that the Emirates Airline Foundation is an organisation dedicated to transforming lives and supporting some of the most deserving social causes.
