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PRESSR: FDF and EAWE collaboration paves way for

culture of community participation

Oct 11, 202407:48 UTC

First published: 11-Oct-2024 11:48:50

Abu Dhabi: The Family Development Foundation (FDF) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU)
with the Emirates Association for Women Entrepreneurs (EAWE) to support and promote a culture of
active participation in the areas of community action among new generations. It further seeks to
highlight the concepts and culture of community services.

The agreement is in line with the Foundation’s constant efforts, in collaboration with EAWE, to ensure
development and prosperity in the country by sharing experiences and leveraging the opportunities that
both parties offer in areas of shared interest. Additionally, the MoU highlights the relevance of creating
opportunities for collaboration and achieving goals, as well as forming a strategic partnership that will
improve work efficiency and ensure cooperation.

H.E. Mariam Mohammed Al Rumaithi, Director General of FDF and Dr. Shafeeqa Al Ameri, Chairwoman
of EAWE, signed the agreement at the Foundation’s Rabdan Center.

H.E. Al Rumaith expressed her confidence on the partnership with the Association, emphasising
worthwhile opportunities it can offer, further mirroring the vision and guidance of H.H. Sheikha Fatima
bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union (GWU), Chairwoman of the Supreme Council
for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of FDF and the ‘Mother of the Nation.’ The
agreement aims to provide all aspects of social, health, psychological and recreational care to diverse
segments of the society by implementing various programs, events, and awareness-raising campaigns.
This collaboration has the potential to deliver positive outcomes in the areas of family stability,
community cohesion and sustainable development.

In addition, H.E. stated that the Foundation aims to forge partnerships that will help attain family
stability as well as ensure integration with sector functions and compliance with regulations set forth by
the Abu Dhabi government. The goal is to achieve social development that ensures a decent life for all
members of society through programs aimed at promoting family stability, child development, providing
a dignified life for senior citizens, women empowerment and diverse opportunities for youth
participation in society. It is accomplished through collaboration in the development of social studies
and research as well as exchange of statistical data and social study findings.

H.E. Al Rumaithi commended the vital role of EAWE in supporting women entrepreneurs to face various
difficulties, encouraging them to work in the private sector and launch projects of their interest. Since its
inception, EAWE has encouraged and empowered girls and women to enter the private sector as well as
to explore and invest in job prospects. This contributed to the establishment of several pilot initiatives

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