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FDF launches 'Let Us Protect Our Elders

with Love' guide

WAM
13th June 2025, 00:44 GMT+11
ABU DHABI, 12th June 2025 (WAM) -- The Family Development Foundation (FDF) launched a guide titled 'Let
Us Protect Our Elders with Love,' under the directives of H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, 'Mother of the
Nation,' Chairwoman of the General Women's Union (GWU), President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood
and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation (FDF).

The launch was held during a press conference at the Foundation's Abu Dhabi Centre.

The guide aims to raise awareness on the significance of offering respectful care for senior citizens and
underscore the key principles that ensure they lead an honourable life that is defined by appreciation,
inclusion and active engagement within the family and society.

In conjunction with World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, the press conference paved the way to raise
community awareness on the challenges faced by elderly people while highlighting the pivotal role of
families in ensuring a safe, compassionate environment that positively contributes to their mental and
physical well-being.

Furthermore, the event strengthened the long-term values of loyalty, gratitude and intergenerational
solidarity.

The conference was attended by Mariam Mohammed Al Rumaithi, Director-General of the FDF; Abdulrahman
Al Baloushi, Director of the Strategic Planning and Institutional Development Department; Saeed Al Ghafli,
Director of Support Services Department; and Wafa Al Ali, Director of the Family Development Department at
FDF.

Also in attendance were a number of the Foundation's social experts, strategic partners, representatives from
partner entities, media professionals, and senior citizens.

Mariam Al Rumaithi said, "The 'Let Us Protect Our Elders with Love' guide is a testament to our unwavering
commitment to protect senior citizens and highlight our strong belief in providing them respectful,
compassionate and psychologically aware care. The guide is designed by combining diverse expertise and
knowledge, and it stands as an educational reference that sheds light on unintentionally harmful emotional
behaviours that may negatively impact the peaceful lives of elderly people. Furthermore, it offers positive
alternatives that reinforce genuine human connection and contribute to creating a safer and more nurturing
environment for our elders. Here, we are not only launching a guide but also delivering a sincere message of
love and gratitude. Today, we are reaffirming our pledge to those who illuminated our paths and fostering a
culture of empathy and appreciation across every home and institution."

In addition, Al Rumaithi stated that respecting elderly people and valuing their lifelong contributions is an
approach deeply inspired by the vision of the UAE's wise leadership, led by President His Highness Sheikh
Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who places great significance on instilling the values of loyalty and national
recognition.

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