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Press release








                                         Under the Theme ‘Young Ages, Big Dreams’

             Family Development Foundation Launches First Edition of Little Inspirers Forum






            H.E. Mariam Al Rumaithi: The Forum Aims to Enhance Children's Skills and Their Social Message




            Abu Dhabi, September 13, 2024: The Family Development Foundation (FDF) launched the first edition
            of the ‘Little Inspirers Forum’ recently, and it will continue until September 14, with the participation of

            over 50 children. The key objective of this forum is to attain a comprehensive vision of meeting the needs

            of women and children, ensuring the sustainable development of families, and highlighting the significant
            role of families in promoting social development. Furthermore, it seeks to ensure a competitive society

            driven by science and knowledge and values the capabilities of children as the fuel for a prosperous future.


            The forum, organized under the theme ‘Young Ages, Big Dreams,’ is aligned with FDF’s efforts to support
            and empower children and youth with vital social skills and foster their active participation in society.


            The first day of the forum was held in the presence of H.E. Abdulrahman Al Balushi, Director of the

            Department of Strategic Planning and Institutional Development at FDF; Wafa Al Ali, Acting Director of
            the Family Development Department  at FDF;  and several  directors from the Foundation’s centers.

            Additionally, representatives  of FDF’s strategic partners, staff of the Foundation, school students, and
            family members also attended the forum.


            During the inaugural day, H.E. Mariam Al Rumaithi, Director General of FDF, reaffirmed that the ‘Little

            Inspirers Forum’ stands as a testament to the wise leadership and commitment of Her Highness Sheikha
            Fatima  bint  Mubarak,  ‘Mother of  the Nation,’ Chairwoman of  the General Women’s Union  (GWU),

            Supreme Chairwoman of FDF, and President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, to

            families in general and children in particular.

            H.E Al Rumaithi, said: “The forum aims to enhance children's skills in expressing themselves positively

            and constructively and to position children as key contributors to the development of their communities.
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