Dubai (Etihad)
Dubai Cares, part of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, and award-winning author Flavel Montero launched the “Meal. feed. Taaleem” with the aim of collecting donations to support the education of disadvantaged children around the world, in conjunction with the World Food Day, which the world celebrates on October 16 of each year.
The initiative, which runs until December 31, 2022, seeks to provide a platform for diners from all over the UAE to turn their passion for food into an opportunity to empower underprivileged children, by giving them the opportunity to obtain a proper education by supporting Dubai Cares’ school feeding programmes.
The unique initiative includes 7 signature dishes named following the seven emirates of the UAE, prepared by renowned chefs from 7 restaurants across Dubai.
Food lovers from all over the country can support the “Meal. feed. Education” by visiting participating restaurants and ordering a dish specially prepared for this initiative, provided that the proceeds of the initiative will be directed to support the school feeding programs of Dubai Cares.
It is worth noting that the lack of access to nutritious school meals negatively affects the future of millions of the world’s poorest children.
School feeding programs help provide incentives for the most disadvantaged children to return to school, as they contribute to improving school enrollment and retention, reducing economic burdens on families, enhancing nutrition levels for children in malnourished and stunted countries, and supporting the local economy.
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Abdullah Ahmed Al Shehhi, Chief Operating Officer, Dubai Cares, said: “The UAE community has a long history of coming together to support global causes, and Dubai Cares is proud to launch the “Meal. feed. Taaleem” on World Nutrition Day in cooperation with Flavel Editor and seven participating restaurants. This initiative is a reminder of the challenges related to hunger and food security that continue to cast a shadow over many countries and prevent children from getting an education, and by joining this initiative, diners will contribute to the advancement of with Dubai Cares’ school feeding programmes, which is one of the most effective ways to ensure that children are able to attend school and lead a life of equal opportunity.
Flavel Montero said: The restaurant sector in the UAE is increasingly becoming a ‘force for good’, by supporting social causes that have a far-reaching impact, and providing the ‘Meal’ initiative. feed. Taaleem offers restaurants and patrons from across the country the opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of children for whom school meals are the only way to attend classes and stay in school.
Dubai Cares’ portfolio of school health and nutrition programs spans over 11 countries in Africa and Southeast Asia, and to date Dubai Cares has provided meals to 509,295 school children.
