Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 17 October 2009: International Humanitarian City (IHC), a global humanitarian and aid hub set up by the Government of Dubai, has announced that it is discussing several key initiatives with the representative of the Swiss Agency for Development & Cooperation (SDC), within the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs. IHC’s CEO, Makiya Al Hajiri met with Barbara Daetwyler, the head of the SDC delegation to discuss future partnerships and collaborations between the two organisations.
The meeting set up a definite agenda for cooperation between the two
organisations to uphold both their missions to eradicate poverty
through participatory programs, creating sustainable improvements in
peoples’ lives by improving access to education and basic health care
and promoting environmental health.
Makiya Al Hajiri, CEO, IHC said: “We are very pleased to welcome this
initiative by the Swiss government to partner with us and support our
efforts to provide the facilities that would enable aid to flow better
and faster to disadvantaged people. As a humanitarian hub we share the
vision and direction of HH Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum and
his commitment to providing the right level of support and services
that can aid the humanitarian efforts in the region.”
According to Al Hajiri, the discussion ranged around the potential
areas of partnership and co-operation with SDC including joint
programs, trainings, and events to encourage and tackle issues related
to rapid response in disaster areas.
Both Al Hajiri and Daetwyler are confident of an agreement between IHC
and SDC to ensure continued excellent service in humanitarian
activities in relation to rapid response and food aid.
