Duty Volunteer Association and Juvenile Awareness and Welfare Association have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to promote mutual cooperation and consecrate youth volunteer culture.
The agreement was signed by HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Mohammed bin Khalid Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Duty Volunteer Association, Vice President of Police and Public Security in Dubai, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Juvenile Awareness and Care Society, Lt. Gen. Dahi Khalfan Tamim.
His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Mohammed stressed the importance of the role of youth in the development of the nation, considering that they are the main driving force and motivation for the growth of the voluntary sector, within the development process pursued by the UAE thanks to its supreme leadership, and its future vision in the areas of humanitarian and community, pointing out that the high instructions to our wise leadership Al Nibras is always geared towards ambitious and purposeful work that ensures that all services are maintained at the highest level and that volunteer concepts are supported and disseminated.
He pointed to the achievements of the homeland and the constant pursuit of development and modernization, and harnessing all the possibilities to provide services of public benefit, pointing to the principles of development of volunteerism established by the "Duty of Voluntary Association" in all honesty and responsibility, pointing to the Assembly's endeavors to attract the greatest amount of youth and youth in initiatives Volunteerism, reflecting the success of experience and impact industry, is a consecration of the culture of volunteerism.
He also stressed the importance of strengthening cooperative institutional relations in voluntary work, and supporting various parties in the fulfillment of duties, and work as a team to achieve the desired goals that serve the nation and members of society, and raise the wheel of development; in order to maintain achievements and gains, to keep the UAE the focus of attention of the countries of the world.
Sheikh Khalifa said that the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding with the Association for the Awareness and Welfare of Juveniles focuses on this trend, out of awareness of the importance of complementary relations, which are shared by common challenges, and this cannot be achieved without strengthening the pillars of institutional cooperation and finding new channels of interaction. Fruitful to achieve national interests.
He also commended the efforts of those in the Association for the Awareness and Care of Juveniles to adopt community initiatives aimed at the category of juveniles in the community, and work to spread the culture of tolerance and the principles of giving and investing in man, which is a pioneering approach to the UAE, in the consolidation of the values of community cohesion and voluntary cooperation established by the late, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan "may God rest his soul."
For his part, Lieutenant General Dahi Khalfan stressed the importance of spreading the culture of volunteerism in civil society institutions and targeting youth and juvenile groups, which gives them a role and added value adopted by pioneers of this humanitarian work in promoting good citizenship and contributing to the development process witnessed by the state in all areas of life. .
He pointed to the strength, activity and giving of young volunteers and juveniles at this stage more than others, their achievements are incalculable, and the conclusion of such agreements contribute to the development of the capabilities of young people and young people by investing their energies in a positive way; to bring about effective changes that benefit individuals And society as a whole.
He said that the conclusion of the memorandum of understanding between the two societies would achieve fruitful cooperation between the two parties in the interest of both juveniles and volunteers, stressing the need to activate the functions of public benefit institutions in enriching and enhancing the youth and voluntary role in society.
The signing ceremony was attended by Sheikh Tahnoon bin Khalifa bin Mohammed bin Khalid Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Voluntary Duty Society.
From the Association for the Awareness and Care of Juveniles, the following were attended by: Vice Chairman Sultan bin Saqr Sultan Al Suwaidi, Secretary General Dr. Mohammed Murad Abdullah, and Chairman of the Research and Studies Committee Dr. Saif Al Jabri.
The memorandum aims to support and develop aspects of cooperation between the two parties and the exchange of experiences, and coordination in all areas of volunteerism, and the consolidation of the concepts of volunteerism and spread the culture of volunteerism for future generations, as well as investing leisure time among volunteers, and employ their abilities and energies in volunteer activities aimed at serving the community, and highlight the importance of volunteerism, Providing training and qualification opportunities for them, in addition to developing the spirit of participation in society and activating their role, encouraging them to give and give through their active participation and building the concept of volunteer work.
The memorandum includes the implementation of various activities, including the organization of events related to community and security issues of common interest, and the participation of representatives of leaders and employees of both parties in the preparation and coordination of joint activities or organized by either party, as well as the exchange of experiences and coordination of efforts to support bilateral goals in the service of the UAE community The exchange of knowledge and scientific publications between them, and the use of members and representatives of the parties as speakers in the various events and councils, and the dissemination of the culture of volunteerism among the members and employees of the Association of Awareness and Care of Events, and coordination with events and principles It s organized by the duty of voluntary association.
Under the terms of the memorandum, the two parties agreed on the obligation of the Voluntary Duty Association to involve the second party in its awareness campaigns on the culture of volunteerism, its role in society and its importance, and the implementation of training workshops on the concepts of volunteering and investing leisure time to serve the community, activating aspects of joint cooperation in national and international events, and providing membership. The Society for Outstanding Volunteers.
In turn, the Association for the Awareness and Welfare of Juveniles is committed to promoting the areas of volunteer cooperation, providing its members to participate in the activities of the Volunteer Duty Association, allowing them to participate in its various cultural activities and its importance in the march of society, distributing brochures and leaflets, and introducing social media accounts and the Volunteer Association website. To support the dissemination of a culture of volunteerism and volunteerism.