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Sharjah 24
12-08-2025
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- Sharjah 24
SAVW highlights youth empowerment on International Youth Day
Dedicated categories to support youth The award features specific categories aimed at youth, such as the "University Student Award for Highest Volunteer Participation" and the "Record Number of Volunteer Hours Award." These categories are designed to reward outstanding contributions and motivate young people to engage more in volunteer work. Volunteer exhibitions at university campuses To raise awareness and promote volunteer opportunities, the award also hosts ongoing volunteer exhibitions at various university campuses across Sharjah, including University of Khorfakkan and University of Al Dhaid in the Eastern and Central Regions. These exhibitions introduce students to the impact and importance of volunteering in building a cohesive, sustainable community. Fostering values of giving and responsibility Suad Al Shamsi, Director of the Sharjah Award for Voluntary Work, emphasised the significance of youth involvement, stating, 'Youth are the foundation of the future. Investing their energy in volunteer work fosters values of giving and social responsibility.' She added that the award aims to create a supportive environment that encourages creativity and initiative among young people in different areas of volunteerism. Supporting sustainable development and social solidarity The Sharjah Award for Voluntary Work affirms that youth empowerment through volunteering is a core pillar of its strategic vision. By offering platforms and opportunities, the award contributes to comprehensive community development and helps establish volunteerism as a way of life for young people across the UAE.
Sharjah 24
09-07-2025
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- Sharjah 24
Young volunteers: Nurturing compassion and community spirit
The workshop was held at the Sharjah Classic Cars Museum, with the participation of 52 children aged 7 to 12. The workshop was presented by Ms. Suad Al Shamsi, Acting Director of the Sharjah Award for Voluntary Work (SAVW). It focused on instilling the concept of volunteer work in children and introducing them to the importance of community participation from an early age. It also highlighted the various areas of volunteer work in which they can engage, depending on their age and daily environment, whether at home, school, or the community. Compassion for animals The workshop also included a fun, practical aspect through the "Bird Food Bowl" activity. Children coloured and decorated the bowls, then filled them with bird food and hung them outdoors. This activity embodied an awareness message about compassion for animals and environmental conservation, emphasising that volunteer work is not limited to serving humans alone, but also encompasses other creatures and the surrounding nature. Developing personal skills SAVW emphasised that this workshop falls within the framework of a programme targeting children and youth, and represents a pioneering model for utilising free time during the summer vacation through purposeful activities that contribute to developing personal skills and fostering a sense of social responsibility among participants. The award commended the significant efforts made by the Sharjah Sports Council in organising diverse and comprehensive annual summer events, in which the emirate's sports and specialised clubs participate. It commended its role in promoting a culture of volunteer work among young people and investing energies in recreational and educational activities that contribute to building an aware and effective generation in its community.
Sharjah 24
01-07-2025
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- Sharjah 24
SAVW Presents the Young Volunteer
The workshop was presented by Ms. Suad Al Shamsi, SAVW Acting Director, and attended by 25 children between the ages of 7 and 12. Introducing volunteering concept The workshop focused on introducing children to the concepts of volunteer work and its importance in serving the community, highlighting the various areas in which they can contribute, depending on their age and interests. The programme included a fun, practical component, where the children made bird feeders using simple materials. They then coloured them and filled them with food, ready to be hung outdoors. These activities were met with great interaction from the children, who demonstrated enthusiasm and creativity in their execution, fostering a spirit of giving and a sense of responsibility toward the environment and society. Developing volunteering spirit SAVW emphasised that this workshop falls within the framework of its vision to develop a spirit of volunteering among children from an early age and provide them with skills that will enhance their future community participation. SAVW noted that building a generation aware of the importance of volunteering contributes to achieving the emirate's vision of instilling the values of giving and effective contribution to building society. The Award commended SSSD efforts for continuing to raise awareness among children through the Hasad Programme, which is a pioneering model for investing children's free time during the school holidays in useful and enjoyable activities that contribute to developing their personalities and skills. This participation is part of a series of initiatives and events that SAVW seeks to implement in cooperation with various entities, promoting the concept of volunteer work and achieving integration among community institutions to serve all segments of society.
