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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.