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‘Talent Beyond Boundaries’ Triumphs with Prestigious Sharjah International Award for Refugee Advocacy 2023 for connecting skilled refugees to jobs worldwide
423 organisations from 41 countries vie for Sharjah International Award for Refugee Advocacy and Support
TBHF calls on supporting refugees and vulnerable people in Ramadan through ‘Enlighten their Future’
AED 15.6 million raised by TBHF and Sharjah Charity International to support earthquake victims in Syria and Turkey
Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi witnesses private screening of The Big Heart Foundation’s debut documentary, The Neighbourhood Storyteller
Ruler of Sharjah honours Jordan’s 7Hills for Social Development, winner of 6th edition of SIARA
TBHF empowers more than 500 women through its readymade factory and vocational centre in Egypt
7Hills for Social Development wins sixth International Award for Refugee Advocacy and Support
177 humanitarian projects in 39 countries vie for the sixth Sharjah International Award for Refugee Advocacy and Support
‘Who am I?’: The Big Heart Foundation’s Zakat 2022 campaign that truly captures the Emirati spirit of giving
The Big Heart Foundation distributed over AED 31m in 12 countries benefitting over 590,000 people in 2021
Jawaher Al Qasimi visits ‘The Big Heart Educational Center’; meets students and teachers
TBHF’s Sheikh Khalid Al Qasimi sustainable village project in Niger brings 1,300 residents a new opportunity to build self-reliance
The ‘Big Heart Educational Center’ provides knowledge & professional empowerment to 492 young UAE residents
Jawaher Al Qasimi offers hope to 660 young Lebanese cancer patients by pledging AED 6M for their treatment
Sharjah International Award for Refugee Advocacy and Support calls for nominations for 2022 edition
213 unique humanitarian projects in 41 countriescompete for 5th Sharjah International Award for Refugee Advocacy and Support
Ruler of Sharjah to address humanitarian leaders at SIARA 2021 awards ceremony on World Refugee Day
The Big Heart Foundation pledges AED1.15 million to support healthcare and education initiatives in Egypt
TBHF, NAMA partner on project to support economic empowerment of over 300 women in Kenya
TBHF’s ‘sustainable village’ project in Niger will bring jobs, healthcare, education to high-risk families
TBHF pledges $2.37 million to reconstruct 142-year-old St. George Hospital damaged in Beirut explosion
Million-dollar TBHF project to construct a school for girls in Kenyan refugee camp launched
TBHF supports UNHCR project to enhance health services for Kakuma refugees and host community in Turkana County
“TBHF” supports educational project for 65,000 students in collaboration with NAMA Women and Malala Fund
The Big Heart Foundation mobilizes two emergency relief projects worth AED 753,000 to more than 8,000 Sudan flood victims
The Big Heart Foundation pledges over USD 1 million to education, vocational training and community empowerment in Pakistan
Sharjah International Award for Refugee Advocacy and Support extends nomination deadline to November 15, 2020
TBHF allocates USD 4 million for one of the Pediatric Intensive Care Units at the Magdi Yacoub Global Heart Centre in Cairo (MYGHC)
Sharjah Ruler to address SIARA 2020; The Big Heart Foundation live ceremony
Salam Beirut allocates $100,000 to ensure safe repatriation of migrant workers affected by the port explosion
Jawaher Al Qasimi announces AED 4.4 million of ‘Ameera Fund’ grant to fully equip two operation theatres in Peshawar cancer hospital
TBHF opens nominations for fifth edition of Sharjah International Award for Refugee Advocacy
‘Salam Beirut’ initial projects will restore 485 homes & rehabilitate 2,900 explosion victims, including refugees
Sharjah Ruler: We will continue our role in supporting refugees around the world
Jawaher Al Qasimi Launches ‘Salam Beirut’ Campaign Aiding Lebanon Explosion Victims
TBHF launches ‘Kiswat Eid’ drive to support children of UAE’s affected families
The Big Heart Foundation allocates US $500,000 to mitigate impact of COVID-19 amongst refugee populations
Sheikha Jawaher Al Qasimi Entrusts Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi with TBHF Humanitarian Envoy Title Again
Support Knows No Safe Distance: Jawaher Al Qasimi launches COVID-19 response campaign to boost healthcare in high-risk nations
The Big Heart Foundation’s philanthropic efforts in 2019 touch 146,771 lives in 11 nations
The Big Heart Foundation school in Palestine’s Qalqilya city serving as a makeshift quarantine centre
Sharjah International Award for Refugee Advocacy and Support receives 242 nominations from 52 countries
The Big Heart Foundation pledges AED 300,000 to support distance learning for Al Ahliya Private schools’ students
Top Local Officials pledge to ‘Support Knows No Safe Distance’ COVID-19 fundraiser for refugees & marginalised
Jawaher Al Qasimi: Every child in the world deserves the best start in life; it can only be enabled by a good education
Humanity is a stance
Big Heart Foundation Allocates $1 Million to build a fully-equipped health center in Democratic Republic of Congo
The Big Heart Foundation pledges AED 1.15 million to support healthcare and education initiatives in Egypt
Sharjah International Award for Refugee Advocacy & Support extends nomination deadline to December 31st
Sharjah Charity House Pledges $1m to TBHF’s Humanitarian Projects in Kenya
“Sharjah Award for Refugee Advocacy” 2020 receiving nominations, expands across Asia and Africa
TBHF leads Emirati officials on a field visit to Kenya to assess humanitarian needs of Kakuma’s 192,301 refugees
The Big Heart Foundation teaches the youth basics of humanitarian photography
TBHF grants the World Food Programme US$ 100,000 to support Idai-hit Mozambique
‘The Big Heart Dirham’ SMS Campaign Expands Humanitarian Efforts
The Big Heart Foundation donates AED 2.6m to support two new projects for Syrian refugees
We Have a Global Responsibility Towards the Displaced
Sharjah Grants US$ 1.1 Million to Lebanon’s Amel International for Outstanding Humanitarianism since 1979
Kamel Mohanna, a Nobel Prize Nominee Shares his Trials and Tribulations with the Youth
How Can Youth Support Refugees?
The Big Heart Foundation Announces Establishment of Ready Made Garment Factory in Upper Egypt
The Big Heart Foundation Pledges US$ 216,000 to Support Nadia Murad’s Initiative
The Big Heart Foundation’s Efforts are Inspired by Essential Human Requirements of Dignity & Wellbeing
Dealing with Refugees: Challenges and Solutions
The Big Heart Foundation Calls for Zakat Donations to Alleviate Sufferings of the Unfortunate
Sharjah Ruler Honours Lebanon’s Amel International with a US$ 1 Million Grant
Sultan Al Qasimi Bestows Big Heart Foundation’s Ambassador title on Emirati Singer, Hussein Al Jasmi
UNHCR: Long Term Interventions of TBHF Gave Refugees Opportunities to Contribute Positively
Amel Association International Recipient of Sharjah International Award for Refugee Advocacy and Support
‘I Am Not a Number’: Big Heart Foundation Social Campaign Challenges Popular Perception of Refugees
TBHF: ‘World Health Day puts the spot light on countries to find sustainable solutions’
Third Sharjah International Award for Refugee Advocacy and Support Launched
Jawaher Al Qasimi: The Big Heart Foundation’s Efforts are Inspired by Essential Human Requirements of Dignity & Wellbeing
Mariam Al Hammadi, Director of The Big Heart Foundation Emirati Women’s Day statement
Big Heart Foundation Organises Youth Volunteering Visit to Malaysian Foundation for Children
The Big Heart Foundation 2018 Recap: AED 58 million in aid for over 1,000,000 people worldwide
Malaysian Education NGO ‘Dignity Foundation’ Expands Infrastructure with $1 Million Support by Sharjah Ruler
The Big Heart Foundation’s Key Humanitarian Outreach Efforts in Jordan, Syria and Yemen
Hospital in Cox’s Bazar Offers Round-the-clock Medical Aid to 140,000 Rohingya Refugees
Sharjah to Ignite Youth Leadership in the 3rd edition of “Investing in the Future”
The Big Heart Foundation Answers Call for Emergency Aid to Residents of Gaza
The Big Heart Foundation Zakat Campaign Raises $281,307 for Displaced Iraqi and Syrian Families
The Big Heart Foundation Calls for Zakat Donations to Alleviate Suffering for Millions of Syrian Children
Sharjah Media Corporation Donates AED3 Million for The Big Heart Foundation to Build a Hospital for Rohingya Refugees
The Big Heart Foundation Grants 160 Million Egyptian Pounds To Egypt’s National Cancer Institute
Sharjah Media Corporation Donates AED3 Million for TheBig Heart Foundation to TreatRohingya Refugees
Malaysia’s ‘Dignity for Children’Wins Sharjah International Award for Refugee Advocacy and Support
The Big Heart Foundation’s Latest Efforts to Aid Displaced Iraqi and Syrian Families
The Big Heart Foundation Follows Up on its Projects in Egypt
TBHF Donates $700,000 to a School of 1000 young girls in Pakistan
The Big Heart Foundation to Establish First Secondary School for Hearing Impaired Students in Palestine
The Big Heart Foundation launches winter crisis fund for Syrian refugees
The Big Heart Foundation to discuss impacts of refuge on Arab development at IGCF 2017
The Big Heart Foundation Donates USD 245,000 to Fund Vital Resources in Mosul
The Big Heart Foundation Provides Winter Clothes for 2,200 Palestinian Children and their Mothers
The Big Heart Foundation Donates $1 million Towards Scholarships for 21 Syrian Students in Lebanon
Jawaher Al Qasimi Launches ‘Sharjah International Award for refugee advocacy & support’
The Big Heart Foundation Responds to Rohingya Crisis
Jawaher Al Qasimi Appoints Sultan bin Ahmed as The Big Heart Foundation’s Humanitarian Envoy
Jawaher Al Qasimi Launches ‘The Girl Child Fund’
Jawaher Al Qasimi Calls on World Leaders to Further Efforts to Restore Peace
The Big Heart Foundation Implements Health and Service Projects worth AED30 Million for Zaatari Refugees
The Big Heart Foundation Calls for Zakat Donations to Support Refugees
Yemini Sustainable Development Foundation Wins First Sharjah International Award for Refugee Advocacy and Support 2017
Interview with Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Wife of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah, Chairperson of the Big Heart Foundation (TBHF) and Eminent Advocate for Refugee Children at the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
Sharjah International Award for Refugee Advocacy and Support… a source of inspiration for others
Sharjah International Award for Refugee Advocacy and Support: A New Ray of Hope
The Big Heart Foundation donates US $350,000 to help Syrian refugees survive harsh winter conditions
Arab League includes “Sharjah Principles” on Childhood Committee’s agenda
The Big Heart Foundation…three years of continuous support for refugees and people in need worldwide
The Big Heart Foundation Provides Essential Toiletries for Syrian Refugees at Jordan’s Zaatari Camp
The Big Heart Foundation appeals to raise funds for children in need
The Big Heart Foundation appeals to raise funds for children and families in need
TBHF donate $150,000 to vulnerable refugees in Egypt
Jawaher Al Qasimi: Immediate support needed to protect Syrian refugee women and children
Jawaher calls for united efforts to help world refugees
Mercy Corps with a generous fund from Salam Ya Seghar (SYS) – The Big Heart Foundation, is pleased to announce the launchof a one year Education Program that aims to “enhance education and psychosocial wellbeing for marginalized children in the Rafah and Khan Younis governorates” in Gaza Strip.
Salam Ya Seghar Kite Festival to take flight in Sharjah next week
To help the Palestinians affected by the conflict with the necessary support
Sheikha Lubna Al Qasimi opens Big Heart Campaign-supported health clinic in Jordan’s Za’atari Refugee Camp
The Big Heart Foundation donates AED 7million to UNHCR to help refugee crisis
To help the Palestinians affected by the conflict with the necessary support Salam Ya Seghar Campaign signs MoU with Médecins Sans Frontières
One hand, one heart Jawaher Al Qasimi: We should not forget over 4 million refugees in neighbouring countries need urgent support
Girl Guides help TBHF spread awareness to government organizations in Sharjah
All support to refugee kids: Sultan
Big Heart Campaign marks a year of progress on World Refugee Day
Investing in Future conference launches #EntaAmanti initiative to support refugee children
In support of Big Heart Initiative Cultural Initiative from Sharjah to support Syrian children in the Emirati Jordanian Refugee Camp The visit includes library opening and cultural and entertainment activities
UNHCR appreciates the additional support from “theBig Heart Foundation” ForSyrian Refugee Children
Gaza Health Project
The Big Heart Campaign brings together humanitarians at Mirdif City Center in Education fundraisers for Syrians
Jawaher urges haste in Syrian refugee protection
TBHF signs MoU with KHCF to provide cancer care for 8 patients
Big Heart Foundation launches educational project to help children of Gaza
TBHF funds gift of vision campaign for 5,000 Palestinian children
Sheikha Jawaher: Refugee rights is the responsibility of international community leaders
Jawaher calls for united efforts to help world refugees
Help at hand for women fleeing violence
Sharjah Media Centre raises Dhs500,000 for Big Heart Foundation
Jawaher’s unfettered stand for refugees lauded
Jawaher Al Qasimi launches International Childhood Cancer Fund and donates US$1million
Jawaher Al Qasimi calls for worldwide free healthcare for children with cancer
Jawaher Al Qasimi calls on the Arab and international community to help Syrian refugees
Jawaher Al Qasimi launches The Big Heart Foundation
Proceeds of Majida El Roumi’s concert to go to “Big Heart” Foundation
UNHCR appreciates additional support from The Big Heart Foundation
UNHCR appreciates the additional support from “theBig Heart Foundation” ForSyrian Refugee Children
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Sharjah to host conference to protect refugee children
Salam Ya Seghar launches ‘Help the children of Gaza’ and donates $1 million
Investing in Future conference kicks off with participation of 300 global leaders
Sharjah conference to discuss ways to protect refugee kids
The Big Heart Campaign brings together humanitarians at Mirdiff City Center in Education fundraisers for Syrians
Vulnerable Syrian women in Zaatri find a sympathetic listener in HH Sheikha Jawaher
‘Youth Forum’ to be conducted in parallel with the conference UNHCR and Big Heart campaign organise refugee children protection conference IIFMENA to explore proactive measures to protect refugee children
The Big Heart Campaign brings together humanitarians at Mirdiff City Center in Education fundraisers for Syrians
Big Heart Campaign marks a year of progress on World Refugee Day
Investing in Future conference launches #EntaAmanti initiative to support refugee children
Syrian refugees fight a losing battle against icy winter as Big Heart Campaign makes plea for urgent ‘Warm Hearts’ donations
Big Heart Campaign donates USD 1.5 Million on World Refugee Day
Big Heart Campaign races towards Education phase with the launch event, ‘ No Lost Generation- Journey of Hope’
Big Hearts unite to rescue children in crisis Bringing the world together to create miracles through humanitarianism By Her Highness SheikhaJawaherbint Mohammed Al Qasimi Humanitarian, UNHCR Eminent Advocate, Patron of Friends of Cancer Patients (FOCP)&Activist for Women’s Empowerment and Social Change
Education fundraisers at Mirdiff City Center surpass all expectations as hundreds of families turned up to support Syrian refugee children
The Big Heart Campaign donates 1 million $ in the World Refugee Day
Salam YaSeghar launches ‘Helpthe children of Gaza’ and donates $1 million
All support to refugee kids: Sultan
Investing in Future conference launches #EntaAmanti initiative to support refugee children
Spreading awareness among youth is important in assisting the refugee problem in the region, Jawaher says
United Nations High Commission for Refugees appoints HH Sheikha Jawaher Al Qasimi as an Eminent Advocate for refugee children
BEE’AH MANAGEMENT AND STAFF CONTRIBUTED TOWARDSSHEIKHA JAWAHER’S “BIG HEART FOR SYRIAN REFUGEE CHILDREN” FUND
Big Heart, HH Sheikha Jawaher touches 12,000 Syrian families in need by donating US$1.8 million as an Eid gift of hope Ediyah alleviates the suffering of Syrian refugees in Jordan as harrowing death toll surpasses 100,000
HH Sheikha Jawaher calls for global community to lessen the burden of 2 million Syrian refugees’ adopted countries at UNHCR’s Geneva session
Big Heart Campaign donates US$3 millionfor life-saving medical intervention for 10,000 Syrian refugees in Lebanon
Al Thiqah Club for the Handicapped holds ‘loyalty parade’ in a giant step forward for the ‘Big Heart for Syrian Refugee Children’ campaign
Big Heart Campaign puts a roof over 3,500 Syrian refugees in Iraq with US$2 milliondonation, as overcrowded camps exceed 300% of capacity
Highly successful ‘Big Heart Marathon’attracts champions for charity in support of the ‘Big Heart for Syrian Refugee Children’ campaign
Sharjah Girl Guides share ‘the sweet taste of hope’ in bake sale to boost the ‘Big Heart for Syrian Refugee Children’ campaign
Crescent moon of Ramadan meets the rising sun of Hope
10% of Jordan’s population now Syrian refugees, as Big Heart Campaign’s $5 Million healthcare donation proves ‘Hope is the best medicine’
HH SheikhaJawaher leads the biggest humanitarian appeal in human history, with $5 billion critically needed for over 1.6 million Syrians
As Syrian Crisis Spirals into Free Fall, ‘Big Heart’ Campaign Mobilizing a Financial Parachute in Biggest Humanitarian Appeal in Human History
Outpouring of public support for ‘Big Heart for Syrian refugee children’ responds to biggest humanitarian appeal in human history
‘Big Heart’ campaign gets a massive boost afterUS$10 million donation from HH Sheikha Fatima as Ramadan spirit inspires more aid foralmost 2 million Syrians
SEWA alleviates the suffering of Syrian refugee’s children with a generous donation of AED 2 million
Syrian children find ‘big sisters with big hearts’ as Sharjah Ladies Club launches 360-degree range of activities to boost Big Heart campaign
Big Heart Campaign donates$1 Million to help displaced victims in Syria get back on their feet with artificial limbs and life-saving treatment
Big Heart Campaign races against time to save Syrian refugees from sub-zero winter hardships
The Big Heart Campaign responds to Syrian refugee children’s appeal
Sharjah Girl Guides share ‘the sweet taste of hope’ in bake sale to boost the ‘Big Heart for Syrian Refugee Children’ campaign
Big Heart, HH Sheikha Jawaher touches 12,000 Syrian families in need by donating US$1.8 million as an Eid gift of hope
Mega Mall creatively blends luxuries with necessities by holding Charity Souq to help Big Heart Campaign support almost 2 million Syrian refugees
Big Heart campaign gets a massive boost afterUS$10 million donation from HH Sheikha Fatima as Ramadan spirit inspires more aid foralmost 2 million Syrians
SEWA alleviates the suffering of Syrian refugee’s children with a generous donation of AED 2 million
New lifeline for Syrians as HH Sheikha Jawaher launches ‘Big Heart for Syrian refugee children’ campaign to give 1.55 million refugees hope beyond World Refugee Day