Abu Dhabi:The Ministry of Community Empowerment, in collaboration with the Emirates Foundation, hosted the 'Tamkeen 360°' meeting at Nabdh Al Falah Community Hub. This gathering brought together approximately 200 leaders, officials, representatives from government entities, the private sector, non-profit organizations, volunteers, and community members. The meeting aimed to advance volunteer participation, create impactful opportunities utilizing community skills and expertise, and foster a sustainable culture of giving.
According to Emirates News Agency, the event was attended by Shamma bint Sohail bin Faris Al Mazrui, Minister of Community Empowerment, and several senior officials, strategic partners, volunteers, and community representatives from across the UAE.
A major highlight of the meeting was the announcement of 14 specialized volunteering opportunities developed with 11 partner entities. These opportunities are expected to engage over 700 volunteers, generate more than 15,000 volunteer hours, and deliver 500 volunteer days. They cover various fields, including education, healthcare, culture, innovation, empowerment of People of Determination, career guidance, and family stability.
The 'Tamkeen 360°' initiative, launched by the Ministry, aims to foster strategic dialogue with community members and partners. It provides an inclusive platform for discussing challenges and opportunities, contributing to solution development, and shaping initiatives to ensure diverse perspectives inform efforts for sustainable community impact.
Abeer Jassim Al Hosani, Assistant Undersecretary for the Community Participation Sector, emphasized that volunteering is deeply rooted in UAE values and requires concerted efforts to maximize impact. She highlighted the need for opportunities that respond to community needs and enable all societal segments to contribute their skills and expertise.
Ahmed Talib Al Shamsi, Secretary General of Emirates Foundation, stressed the importance of aligning volunteering opportunities with community priorities and volunteers' interests to drive engagement and sustained participation. He noted the role of the Volunteers.ae platform in connecting entities with volunteers.
The meeting agenda included opportunities such as judging robotics competitions, training blood donation ambassadors, and supporting People of Determination. Discussions also focused on expanding volunteering participation, overcoming barriers, developing diverse opportunities, and integrating roles between entities and volunteers.
Ghaith Al Emarati, presenter of the program Qalby Etmaan, shared insights from his humanitarian and volunteer work, emphasizing the importance of security, stability, and partnerships in fostering a volunteering culture.
The Ministry, along with Emirates Foundation and partners, plans to review the outcomes of the discussions and proposals to align volunteering initiatives with community needs and priorities, supporting the National Volunteering Strategy's objectives.
Source Wam
