DUBAI: Emirates has launched a new A380 livery to highlight the Emirates Airline Foundation’s humanitarian efforts, which have positively impacted thousands of children worldwide.

The livery features artwork inspired by the Foundation’s logo, with pastel stars in light green, warm orange, baby blue, and soft pink across the fuselage. The message, “Help to support children in need,” reflects the Foundation’s mission. The aircraft’s engine cowls are painted warm orange, symbolizing hope for a brighter future for disadvantaged children. This A380 is now en route to Johannesburg, where the Foundation supports key projects.

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The Emirates Airline Foundation, led by H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, is a non-profit charity dedicated to providing essential services and humanitarian aid to children, making a lasting impact in various communities. Over the past 20 years, the Foundation has supported over 50 projects, partnering with community organizations and NGOs to offer safe housing, food, medical care, and education to children in need. Funding comes from donations by Emirates customers, donors, and employees.

Currently, the Foundation supports 14 NGOs in 9 countries, including projects like the Emirates-CHES Home for abandoned HIV-positive children in India, the Prithipura Communities in Sri Lanka, and the Emirates Friendship Hospital in Bangladesh, which serves over 650,000 people living in poverty.

In Kenya, the Foundation backs education and rehabilitation projects, such as the Little Prince Nursery and Primary School and Starehe Boys’ Centre, offering scholarships for underprivileged boys. In countries like South Africa, Zimbabwe, Brazil, and the Republic of Korea, the Foundation focuses on education and healthcare for children, supporting various organizations.

In Dubai, the Foundation aids the SAFE Centre for Autism, providing a supportive environment for children with learning difficulties.

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Last year, the Foundation also provided over 500 Emirates flight tickets to volunteers on medical, engineering, and education missions worldwide, delivering essential services in countries like India, Uganda, Lebanon, Zimbabwe, and Ethiopia.