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Gulf Today
09-08-2025
- General
- Gulf Today
Sharjah Social Empowerment supports fatherless children
Social Empowerment Foundation (SSEF) implemented a series of workshops for its pioneering youth project 'Sanad Al Bayt,' benefiting 44 young men and women during the summer to support fatherless children. Since its launch, the project has reached 857 beneficiaries, aiming to enhance leadership skills among young people. 'Sanad Al Bayt' is an integrated leadership project that seeks to meet the needs of fatherless children by empowering them psychologically, socially and academically, while fostering a spirit of giving and active participation in family life. The project aims to prepare balanced and innovative young people capable of facing life's challenges and supporting their families and communities with love and responsibility. Nawal Al Hamdi, Director of the Social Welfare Department, stated, 'Sanad Al Bayt is not just a social and development project, but rather a platform for building a more cohesive family, highlighting the values of leadership, giving, and shared responsibility.' She continued, 'Sanad Al Bayt is distinguished by its comprehensive approach, which focuses on developing a balanced personality and building strong, resilient individuals capable of achieving a balance between self and social responsibility, in addition to promoting and instilling the values of family cooperation and integration.' The project uses clear impact-measurement mechanisms, including tracking improvements in family relationships, academic achievement and community participation. It also works to strengthen confidence in children's abilities and their role in building society. Last month, the Sharjah Social Empowerment Foundation received a donation from the Sultan of the Dawoodi Bohra community to support its endowment project 'Prophet's Neighbours,' which aims to provide sustainable resources for the care and empowerment of orphans. The gesture comes within the framework of community-giving initiatives and the promotion of human solidarity values. The donation reflected the Dawoodi Bohra community's ongoing commitment to supporting charitable efforts worldwide and strengthening cooperation with humanitarian institutions in the UAE, which embody the wise leadership's directives to empower various segments of society and build a more stable future for coming generations. On this occasion, Mona Bin Hadha Al Suwaidi, Director-General of the Foundation, expressed her deep gratitude and appreciation to the Sultan of the Dawoodi Bohra community for this generous contribution. She emphasised that the support directly enhances the financial sustainability of endowment projects that serve orphans and their families. She said, 'The endowment project 'Prophet's Neighbours' is a practical embodiment of the values of compassion and solidarity advocated by our Noble Prophet — peace be upon him. At the Foundation, we are proud of this collaboration that translates the spirit of humanitarian dialogue into tangible projects that contribute to building a dignified life for our children deprived of parental care.' Al Suwaidi confirmed that this donation will be allocated to specific endowment expenditures, including comprehensive care programmes such as education for fatherless students, healthcare, meeting their living needs, home maintenance, vocational training, and psychological and social support. The funds will also provide urgent assistance to widows, supporting them and thereby enhancing the quality of life for beneficiaries, ensuring they live with dignity and are given equal opportunities for success and effective social integration. In June, the SSEF implemented the 'Orphan Happiness' initiative to coincide with Eid Al Adha, in a move aimed at bringing happiness to the hearts of children without parental care and embody the values of community solidarity. The initiative included providing Eid sweets, toy vouchers, free meals, and shopping vouchers that benefited 100 families. It also included making 233 orphans happy by delivering Eid gifts to them, enabling children to enjoy Eid and enhancing their sense of independence and distinction. WAM
Emirates 24/7
08-08-2025
- General
- Emirates 24/7
'Sharjah Social Empowerment' implements project to support fatherless children
Social Empowerment Foundation (SSEF) implemented a series of workshops for its pioneering youth project "Sanad Al Bayt", benefitiing 44 young men and women during the summer to support fatherless children. Since its launch, the project has reached 857 beneficiaries, aiming to enhance leadership skills among young people. "Sanad Al Bayt" is an integrated leadership project that seeks to meet the needs of fatherless children by empowering them psychologically, socially and academically, while fostering a spirit of giving and active participation in family life. The project aims to prepare balanced and innovative young people capable of facing life's challenges and supporting their families and communities with love and responsibility. Nawal Al Hamdi, Director of the Social Welfare Department, stated, 'Sanad Al Bayt is not just a social and development project, but rather a platform for building a more cohesive family, highlighting the values of leadership, giving, and shared responsibility.' She continued, "Sanad Al Bayt is distinguished by its comprehensive approach, which focuses on developing a balanced personality and building strong, resilient individuals capable of achieving a balance between self and social responsibility, in addition to promoting and instilling the values of family cooperation and integration." The project uses clear impact-measurement mechanisms, including tracking improvements in family relationships, academic achievement and community participation. It also works to strengthen confidence in children's abilities and their role in building society.
Sharjah 24
07-08-2025
- General
- Sharjah 24
SSEF implements "Sanad Al Bayt" project to create future leaders
The total number of beneficiaries since the project's launch has reached 857, with the aim of enhancing leadership skills among young people. An integrated leadership project "Sanad Al Bayt" is an integrated leadership project that seeks to meet the needs of fatherless children by empowering them psychologically, socially and academically, and instilling in them the spirit of giving and active participation in the family. The project aims to prepare balanced and innovative young people capable of facing life's challenges and supporting their families and communities with love and responsibility. Nawal Al Hamdi, Director of the Social Welfare Department, stated: 'Sanad Al Bayt is not just a social and development project, but rather a platform for building a more cohesive family, highlighting the values of leadership, giving, and shared responsibility.' Sanad Al Bayt is distinguished by its comprehensive approach She continued: "Sanad Al Bayt is distinguished by its comprehensive approach, which focuses on developing a balanced personality and building strong, resilient individuals capable of achieving a balance between self and social responsibility, in addition to promoting and instilling the values of family cooperation and integration." "For children to be a strong support and backing for their mothers and siblings, in addition to sustainable empowerment and providing participants with leadership life skills, including critical thinking, resource management, and problem solving. In addition to instilling determination and ambition, and encouraging young people to pursue their personal and professional goals with confidence and determination." She added: "The project includes a diverse training package targeting youth and mothers, as it includes many practical concepts such as: participatory leadership, positive thinking, crisis management, and others." Participants' self-confidence is also enhanced and they are empowered to have a positive impact within their families and communities. It relies on clear mechanisms to measure impact, including improving family relationships, enhancing academic success, and supporting community participation. It seeks to promote a positive outlook on children's abilities and their role in building society. Through this project, the SSEF affirms its commitment to caring for children without parental care and their families, according to a comprehensive strategy based on sustainable empowerment to prepare a distinguished and aware generation of distinguished and responsible leaders who contribute to the advancement of their country and society.
Sharjah 24
08-05-2025
- Health
- Sharjah 24
Sharjah Social Empowerment conducts workshops as part of "Takhate"
The project aims to promote mental health, help children overcome the psychological trauma resulting from the loss of their parent, and empower them to adapt positively to life. Providing psychological first aid and promoting emotional independence The workshops targeted children between the ages of 6 and 18, and focused on developing coping skills, managing emotions, and building self-confidence by providing psychological first aid and promoting emotional independence within a safe environment that allows for dialogue and the free expression of feelings. Workshops have been designed in line with the latest studies in the field of supporting children affected by psychological trauma, taking into account their different needs according to their ages. Guidance sessions and interactive activities Workshops included guidance sessions and interactive activities presented by a number of psychological and social specialists, covering several topics such as: dealing with anxiety, promoting positive thinking, healthy emotional expression, and the art of managing social relationships, in addition to behaviour modification strategies and integrated psychological support. Nawal Al Hamdi, Director of the Social Welfare Department at the Foundation, said that the foundation continues to implement unique project, 'Takhate', through a series of workshops targeting the mental health of orphans, stemming from the foundation's deep belief in the importance of psychological and social balance in building their personalities and enhancing their ability to adapt. "Takhate" is a pivotal milestone in the empowerment journey, as the foundation goes beyond providing temporary support, but rather provides orphans with the tools they need to become healthy, positive, and psychologically stable individuals. Early psychological support Al Hamdi emphasised that early psychological support is the cornerstone of helping orphans overcome their loss, noting that the project stems from a comprehensive humanitarian vision that addresses their psychological and social needs. She added that the workshops received great interaction from the participants, who expressed their benefit from the practical tools that helped them understand their feelings and deal with life's challenges with greater confidence. Sharjah Social Empowerment Foundation continues to provide comprehensive empowerment programmes, focusing on all their needs, particularly mental health, given its essential role in building a generation capable of challenging and succeeding.
Sharjah 24
05-05-2025
- General
- Sharjah 24
SSEF's 'Athar' promotes behavioural values
These visits were part of the "Athar" (Impact) programme's workshop series, with the participation of 15 children between the ages of 8 and 12. The visits aimed to empower children who have lost their fathers psychologically, socially, and environmentally. Interactive education The visits aimed to reinforce a set of moral and behavioural values by linking them to the surrounding environment and instilling diverse values such as compassion, acceptance of others, and self-defense in an interactive educational manner. They also aimed to develop children's observation and deduction skills in a practical and field-based manner, drawing inspiration from the animal world and the surrounding environment. Group work and coexistence values The visits also aimed to develop knowledge and the great lessons they hold in adaptation, diversity, and coexistence. They also aimed to instill a spirit of teamwork and cooperation among children through group work. The programme included educational tours aimed at creating an atmosphere of fun and educational enjoyment, which contributes to raising children's motivation to learn by learning about animals and their different environments. Additionally, educational activities such as drawing living creatures and writing phrases expressing acquired values contributed to consolidating behavioural concepts in a practical and enjoyable manner. The visit to the Sharjah Public Library also included a workshop titled "A Journey of Values Between the Shelves," which focused on developing children's value awareness. This stop reinforced four key values: love of knowledge, respect, discipline, and positive curiosity, amidst an interactive educational atmosphere aimed at instilling educational values in a fun and creative way. This opened the door to dialogue with children and highlighted their connection to their place. Building character and human values In this context, Nawal Al Hamdi, Director of the Social Welfare Department, stated that as part of the Foundation's vision to support children psychologically, socially, and environmentally through integrated development programmes that focus on building character and enhancing their human values, we were keen to implement a new series of the 'Athar' programme in an innovative way that allows children to experience an inspiring educational experience in diverse environments. The visits were rich educational experiences that combined learning and fun, and contributed to strengthening children's behavioural and moral values in a practical way, instilling them in their minds through real-life situations and live observation. Al Hamdi confirmed that SSEF believes that investing in building children's values is the cornerstone of creating a conscious generation capable of making a positive contribution to their community. Through the programme, the foundation seeks to promote positive behavioural values through interactive experiences that instill diverse concepts in every encounter." Social empowerment and environmental awareness As part of the Foundation's strategic direction towards achieving sustainability, Sharjah Social Empowerment Foundation (SSEF) integrates the two pillars of social empowerment and environmental awareness. SSEF believes that caring for children enrolled in the Foundation goes beyond social and psychological support, but also extends to building a generation aware of their environmental role and responsibilities towards their planet. Through this integration, the Foundation seeks to instill the concept of sustainability as a way of life among children, enabling them to become ambassadors of environmental awareness and effective leaders in their communities in the future. The Foundation continues its commitment to caring for and empowering orphans by offering fruitful programmes that contribute to enhancing psychological, social, and environmental health and building the character of children, enabling them to face life's challenges with confidence and strength. The "Athar" programme falls within the framework of Sharjah Social Empowerment Foundation's vision to raise a generation with noble values and positive behaviour that will be reflected in their families and communities. This programme is delivered through innovative, interactive activities that instill moral values in a child-friendly manner.
