Abu Dhabi:The Family Development Foundation (FDF) has concluded the second season of its Our Mothers Challenge Walkathon - Counting Our Steps initiative by honoring 75 senior Emirati women during a closing ceremony at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi). These participants were recognized for their outstanding commitment to the initiative by Sheikha Mouza bint Khalifa bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Ambassador for Senior Citizens Projects at PureHealth, and Her Excellency Mariam Mohammed Al Rumaithi, Director General of the Family Development Foundation.
According to Emirates News Agency, the initiative was launched by the Family Development Foundation in partnership with PureHealth and in collaboration with ADNOC and Active Abu Dhabi. It highlighted the participants' dedication to embracing healthy and active lifestyles, marking a milestone achievement of walking more than 9 million steps. This reflects a spirit of resilience and positivity, emphasizing the importance of enhancing quality of life and fostering a culture of physical activity among senior citizens.
The initiative is part of the Family Development Foundation's efforts to improve the quality of life for senior citizens by encouraging healthy and active lifestyles that support physical and mental well-being, as well as social inclusion and community participation. It aligns with the UAE's vision of empowering senior citizens and enhancing their quality of life.
The recognition ceremony was attended by employees of the Family Development Foundation, PureHealth, ADNOC, and the Active Abu Dhabi team, along with senior citizens and participants of the initiative's second season. Sheikha Mouza bint Khalifa bin Mohammed Al Nahyan emphasized the initiative as a national model for investing in senior citizens' health and well-being, encouraging a culture of prevention and physical activity.
Furthermore, Sheikha Mouza praised the support of H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, whose leadership has reinforced the role of senior citizens in society. Mariam Mohammed Al Rumaithi echoed these sentiments, highlighting the importance of empowering senior citizens and recognizing their contributions. She commended the strategic partnership with PureHealth and other collaborators in creating sustainable initiatives that enhance the lives of senior citizens.
The ceremony included a panel discussion led by Dr. Fatima Al Ghafli, focusing on preventive healthcare and promoting health for senior citizens, further reinforcing community awareness of the importance of supporting and caring for this demographic.
