SCC discusses new ideas to improve family welfare

Gulf Today

14-05-2025

The Family Affairs Committee of the Sharjah Consultative Council (SCC) held a meeting in Sharjah on Tuesday to discuss new ideas and plans aimed at strengthening families in the community.
This meeting was part of their ongoing efforts to support families and improve social welfare, in line with the goals set by His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, and Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher Bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Wife of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah.
The discussion included various members of the committee and was focused on important family-related topics.
They expressed a strong commitment to visiting several organisations that work with women, children, and the elderly.
These visits are meant to examine the services offered, recognise any challenges, and suggest solutions to enhance support for these groups.
The committee also explored ideas to promote family unity and extend psychological and social support to different sections of society, including efforts to care for children, empower women, and assist senior citizens.
Members noted that the meeting was part of their responsibility to address family issues and encourage community participation while reinforcing the values of solidarity and family strength.
Saeed Matar Bin Hamed Al Tunaiji, Committee Chairman, highlighted the importance of collaborating with local government and community organisations in Sharjah, which play a key role in supporting families through various initiatives.
He acknowledged the essential work done by institutions associated with the Supreme Council for Family Affairs, which contribute to creating a nurturing environment for families and help raise generations capable of aiding community growth.
Attendees reaffirmed the committee's commitment to family-centred policies that prioritise people's well-being, in line with the caring and social approach that has become a hallmark of Sharjah's leadership.
Separately, as part of its ongoing awareness tours to promote its endowment project 'Prophet's Neighbours,' the Sharjah Social Empowerment Foundation (SSEF) visited the SCC to highlight the project's objectives and its role in supporting and empowering orphans through sustainable endowment resources.
This meeting marks a key milestone in the Foundation's efforts to explain the project's details and mechanisms for participation through an interactive booth set up in public and private institutions across the UAE.
The initiative aims to raise awareness of the project's value and areas of support, and to foster societal and institutional partnerships that ensure the charitable impact of the project remains sustainable.
In this context, Mona Bin Hadda Al Suwaidi, Director General of the Foundation, praised the collaboration with the Consultative Council, stating, 'The endowment project carries a noble humanitarian message. Through it, we seek to revive the Prophetic tradition of charitable endowment (waqf) and to empower a cherished group in our society by ensuring the sustainability of their support. This is achieved through a series of endowments whose returns directly benefit the care and empowerment programmes provided by the Foundation.'
She added, 'Our presence here is part of our efforts to promote 'Prophet's Neighbours' across the UAE, starting from Sharjah. We aim to establish an endowment as a sustainable development tool that guarantees continued support for beneficiaries.
'We extend our gratitude to the Consultative Council for its generous hosting and constructive engagement with our message. This reflects societal awareness of the importance of support and meaningful participation, reinforcing solidarity and cooperation within the community and enhancing its unity.'
On his part, Ahmed Saeed Al Jarwan, Secretary-General of the Sharjah Consultative Council, emphasised the importance of hosting impactful community initiatives with lasting humanitarian value.
WAM