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Emirates 24/7
9 hours ago
- General
- Emirates 24/7
CDA launches flagship initiative to embed volunteerism across Dubai
As part of its efforts to strengthen civic engagement and foster a culture of giving, the Community Development Authority (CDA) in Dubai has announced the launch of the 'Volunteerism Awareness and Engagement' project. The initiative aims to deepen public understanding of volunteerism and empower individuals across all age groups to play an active role in Dubai's development journey—aligned with the objectives of the 'Year of Community'. The project highlights the concept of volunteering, the ecosystem that supports it, and the rights and responsibilities of volunteers. It also encourages participation across all segments of society and serves as a comprehensive platform for individuals to generate measurable social impact—either through field-based contributions or by enhancing their leadership capacities in the volunteer sector. Milestone achievement Reflecting the strong community spirit in the emirate, Dubai has recorded a total of over one million volunteer hours in 2024 — a milestone that underscores both heightened public awareness and strong institutional involvement. According to statistics from CDA's Volunteerism Department, nearly 59,000 volunteers are now registered on its platform. In the first quarter of this year alone, over 18,000 individuals took part in volunteer programmes, contributing more than 500,000 hours of service, equivalent to an estimated economic value of AED40 million. Specialised volunteering is also on the rise, with over 100 skilled opportunities completed by 500 volunteers who contributed a combined total of 8,000 expert hours. Multi-stakeholder ideation workshop As part of its drive to co-create with the community, CDA organised a collaborative ideation workshop that brought together volunteer teams, government entities, charities, senior citizens, and people of determination. The session resulted in a series of inclusive, impact-driven initiatives aligned with the goals of the 'Year of Community'. Among the key outcomes was the formation of Dubai's first volunteer team comprised of people of determination—empowering this segment of society to take on meaningful roles. Likewise, the emirate's first senior citizens' volunteer team was launched with members from the Thukher Club, in recognition of the wisdom and life experience of the older generation. Several other initiatives were introduced, including: • Mothers and Daughters, encouraging compassionate visits to hospital patients • A Day with Senior Citizens, fostering intergenerational bonding • Agriculture Zones, uniting students and the elderly in educational gardening projects • A recycling awareness initiative aimed at promoting environmental responsibility • Volunteer Leadership Hub, a capacity-building programme for developing certified volunteer leaders • National identity programmes such as cultural etiquette ('Sana'a') sessions and national identity storytelling sessions Measurable social impact CDA emphasised that these initiatives represent a strategic shift in mainstreaming volunteerism and broadening inclusive civic participation. The implementation of the initiatives will follow a structured roadmap and rely on robust partnerships with public, private, and community stakeholders to ensure sustainability and maximise on-the-ground impact.
Hi Dubai
11 hours ago
- General
- Hi Dubai
Dubai Launches Major Initiative to Promote Volunteerism Across All Communities
The Community Development Authority (CDA) has launched the 'Volunteerism Awareness and Engagement' project in alignment with the 'Year of Community', aiming to embed the values of civic engagement, inclusion, and public service into every layer of Dubai's society. This flagship initiative not only promotes awareness about the volunteering ecosystem, including the rights and responsibilities of volunteers, but also creates diverse platforms for all age groups to contribute, either through direct service or by stepping into leadership roles within the sector. Key Highlights: Over 1 million volunteer hours recorded in 2024, signaling a significant rise in community participation. recorded in 2024, signaling a significant rise in community participation. Nearly 59,000 volunteers are registered on CDA's platform. are registered on CDA's platform. In Q1 2025 alone: 18,000 volunteers participated in programs 500,000 hours of service rendered Estimated economic impact: AED 40 million Skilled volunteering is on the rise: 500 volunteers contributed 8,000 hours to 100+ specialised projects is on the rise: New Community Initiatives Introduced: First volunteer team of People of Determination , enabling inclusive roles in society. , enabling inclusive roles in society. Senior Citizens Volunteer Team from the Thukher Club, acknowledging intergenerational wisdom. from the Thukher Club, acknowledging intergenerational wisdom. Mothers and Daughters: Visits to hospital patients to foster compassion. Visits to hospital patients to foster compassion. A Day with Senior Citizens: Promoting intergenerational bonding. Promoting intergenerational bonding. Agriculture Zones: Connecting students with the elderly in educational gardening. Connecting students with the elderly in educational gardening. Recycling Awareness: Environmental responsibility campaigns. Environmental responsibility campaigns. Volunteer Leadership Hub: Developing certified volunteer leaders. Developing certified volunteer leaders. National identity programmes like Sana'a etiquette sessions and storytelling for cultural awareness. The project stems from a community ideation workshop, which included diverse participants—from government bodies to people of determination—and has produced a roadmap focused on sustainable, impact-driven volunteering opportunities. CDA affirmed that strong public-private partnerships will be central to ensuring these efforts translate into long-term societal benefit. News Source: Emirates News Agency
Express Tribune
17 hours ago
- Business
- Express Tribune
CDA to process land transfer abroad
Following the passing of a former ambassador of a Gulf country who once served in Pakistan, his family will cover all expenses — including travel, accommodation, and meals — for a three-member delegation from the Capital Development Authority (CDA) being sent abroad to transfer ownership of his agro-farm plot in Chak Shahzad. According to sources, the ambassador had purchased the Chak Shahzad plot over three decades ago during his diplomatic posting in Islamabad. Upon completion of his assignment, he returned to his home country, where he later passed away. After his death, the Gulf nation formally requested the Government of Pakistan to facilitate the transfer of the property to the nominee named by the late ambassador's family. Acting on the instructions of the Ministry of Interior, Capital Development Authority (CDA) Chairman Muhammad Ali Randhawa approved the dispatch of a three-member team to the Pakistani embassy in that Gulf country. The team will carry out the formal transfer of ownership in favour of the nominated heir. A CDA official clarified that the deceased ambassador's family will fully bear all costs related to the CDA delegation's visit abroad. Not a single rupee of public funds will be spent for this purpose, he maintained.
Khaleej Times
a day ago
- General
- Khaleej Times
Dubai: Dh40 million worth of volunteer work contributed by 18,000 individuals in Q1 2024
Nearly 59,000 individuals are now registered on the volunteer platform of Community Development Authority (CDA) in Dubai — highlighting a growing commitment to civic engagement and social responsibility across the emirate. In just the first quarter of 2024, more than 18,000 volunteers took part in organised programmes, collectively contributing over 500,000 hours of service — equivalent to an estimated Dh40 million in value. Specialised volunteering has also seen growth, with over 500 expert volunteers completing more than 100 assignments, adding 8,000 hours in skilled contributions. The total volunteer hours logged in 2024 have already crossed the one million mark, reflecting both public enthusiasm and institutional support for a more inclusive, service-oriented society. In line with this momentum, the CDA has launched a new initiative titled the 'Volunteerism Awareness and Engagement' project. The programme is part of Dubai's broader 'Year of Community' agenda and aims to strengthen civic participation by promoting a deeper understanding of volunteerism across all age groups. The project not only highlights the value of volunteering and the ecosystem that supports it but also educates the public on volunteer rights and responsibilities. It provides a platform where individuals can create measurable social impact — whether through on-ground activities or by growing into leadership roles in the volunteer sector. Aiming for more engagement To drive deeper engagement, CDA hosted a community ideation workshop that brought together a diverse range of participants, including volunteer teams, government entities, charities, senior citizens, and people of determination. The workshop led to a series of inclusive projects aligned with the goals of the 'Year of Community'. Among the key outcomes was the formation of Dubai's first volunteer team comprised of people of determination — empowering this segment of society to take on meaningful roles. The emirate's first senior citizens' volunteer team was also launched with members from the Thukher Club, in recognition of the wisdom and life experience of the older generation. Several other initiatives were introduced, including: The CDA emphasises that these efforts represent a strategic shift in institutionalising volunteerism in Dubai. Backed by structured implementation plans and strong public-private-community partnerships, the goal is to ensure these programmes are sustainable, scalable, and impactful.
Al Etihad
a day ago
- Business
- Al Etihad
CDA launches flagship initiative to embed volunteerism across all segments of Dubai society
20 July 2025 17:32 DUBAI (ALETIHAD) As part of its efforts to strengthen civic engagement and foster a culture of giving, the Community Development Authority (CDA) in Dubai has announced the launch of the 'Volunteerism Awareness and Engagement' initiative aims to deepen public understanding of volunteerism and empower individuals across all age groups to play an active role in Dubai's development journey, aligned with the objectives of the 'Year of Community'.The project highlights the concept of volunteering, the ecosystem that supports it, and the rights and responsibilities of volunteers. It also encourages participation across all segments of society and serves as a comprehensive platform for individuals to generate measurable social impact, either through field-based contributions or by enhancing their leadership capacities in the volunteer has recorded a total of over one million volunteer hours in 2024, a milestone that underscores both heightened public awareness and strong institutional to statistics from CDA's Volunteerism Department, nearly 59,000 volunteers are now registered on its platform. In the first quarter of this year alone, over 18,000 individuals took part in volunteer programmes, contributing more than 500,000 hours of service, equivalent to an estimated economic value of Dh40 volunteering is also on the rise, with over 100 skilled opportunities completed by 500 volunteers who contributed a combined total of 8,000 expert part of its drive to co-create with the community, CDA organised a collaborative ideation workshop that brought together volunteer teams, government entities, charities, senior citizens, and people of session resulted in a series of inclusive, impact-driven initiatives aligned with the goals of the 'Year of Community'.Among the key outcomes was the formation of Dubai's first volunteer team comprised of people of determination, empowering this segment of society to take on meaningful roles. Likewise, the emirate's first senior citizens' volunteer team was launched with members from the Thukher Club, in recognition of the wisdom and life experience of the older other initiatives were introduced, including:• Mothers and Daughters, encouraging compassionate visits to hospital patients• A Day with Senior Citizens, fostering intergenerational bonding• Agriculture Zones, uniting students and the elderly in educational gardening projects• A recycling awareness initiative aimed at promoting environmental responsibility• Volunteer Leadership Hub, a capacity-building programme for developing certified volunteer leaders• National identity programmes such as cultural etiquette ('Sana'a') sessions and national identity storytelling emphasised that these initiatives represent a strategic shift in mainstreaming volunteerism and broadening inclusive civic participation. The implementation of the initiatives will follow a structured roadmap and rely on robust partnerships with public, private, and community stakeholders to ensure sustainability and maximise on-the-ground impact. Year of Community Continue full coverage
