DAMAC Pledges $1 Million to Global “Every Pregnancy” Initiative
The Hussain Sajwani – DAMAC Foundation has pledged $1 million to the ‘Every Pregnancy Match Fund’, a global initiative that supports safer pregnancies and maternal health care in vulnerable communities.
DAMAC’s support enabled a crucial match fund for the 2025 ‘For Mama Challenge’ this Ramadan, which encourages Muslims around the world to give their zakat to help mobilise resources, raise awareness, and deliver support to women in under-served and crisis-affected regions, including recent focus on Gaza. The For Mama Challenge and Every Pregnancy are also supported by the Gates Foundation, whose contribution advances maternal and newborn health across fragile and conflict-affected settings worldwide. DAMAC’s partnership forms part of a broader humanitarian commitment to promoting health equity and uplifting the voices and experiences of women around the world.
Hussain Sajwani, Founder of DAMAC Group, said:“At the heart of our philanthropic mission is a commitment to dignity, safety, and opportunity for all. Every mother deserves care, every pregnancy deserves attention. Our contribution to the Every Pregnancy is a reflection of our belief that global impact begins with intentional, compassionate action.”
The Foundation’s support will directly match donations made by the global public, helping to double the reach of programs supported by Every Pregnancy. These include awareness campaigns, frontline healthcare funding, and storytelling platforms that humanise maternal challenges from communities often left behind.
Isra Chaker, CEO of Every Pregnancy:“Far too many women still face barriers accessing essential care during pregnancy and childbirth, and we know that this burden is especially high in countries with Muslim-majority populations. This generous support from DAMAC will help improve the lives of tens of thousands of women and babies and bring us one step closer to a world where every pregnancy is safe.”
Through this partnership, DAMAC joins a growing network of corporate champions, medical professionals, and advocates spotlighted across Every Pregnancy’s high-impact digital channels.
The Foundation’s contribution is part of a larger and long-standing dedication to corporate social responsibility that has defined DAMAC’s identity over the years. It has championed some of the region’s most transformative initiatives, from backing the ‘One Million Arab Coders’ programme in partnership with the Dubai Future Foundation, to funding scholarships for Emirati students under the Dubai Schools Initiative. Other notable contributions include AED 100 million to the Dubai Future Foundation and $10 million through Dubai Cares to support displaced families in Lebanon underscoring DAMAC’s belief in inclusive and sustainable development.
