Page 20 - FDF PR REPORT - MARCH 2024 (ENGLISH)

Press Release

FDF receives delegation from Ministry of Community Development

Abu Dhabi, March 12, 2024: The Family Development Foundation (FDF) received a delegation

from the Ministry of Community Development at the Barakat Al Dar Club at the Al Wathba
Centre of the Foundation, to exchange expertise as well as share best practices and services

offered for seniors and residents to improve their quality of life.

Mrs. Wafa Al Ali, Director of Community Services Division at FDF, and other employees of the
Foundation welcomed Salih Bariki, Director of the Office of Social Affairs, and Somaya Al Saadi,

Head of the Department of Studies and Research, along with other delegates. An induction tour

was conducted by the Foundation’s staff for the delegation, during which they briefed them about
the primary services, programs, and activities that the Foundation provides for elderly persons.

Al Ali stated: “The Family Development Foundation aims to offer senior citizens the best services
possible to enhance their quality of life and encourage their participation in society. This is done

by improving efficiency to meet their social welfare needs and requirements as well as providing
opportunities for them to contribute to the society.”

She added: “The purpose of this visit was to learn about the best practices that Barakat Al Dar

Social Club provide to senior citizens in order to improve their physical, mental, social, and

psychological well-being, as well as their participation and social integration to facilitate their
access to all services for them. This is accomplished through a comprehensive and integrated suite

of programs, services, and activities, all of which contribute to creating a robust system of support
for the elderly in Abu Dhabi.”