Abu Dhabi – The Authority of Social Contribution – Ma’an hosted its latest initiative “Community Clean Up!”, in Shawamekh and Shamkhah areas on Saturday 24 December.

The program reflects Ma’an's drive to support sustainable lifestyles in Abu Dhabi community through voluntary participation and efforts that can have positive and continuous social impacts that will benefit all citizens and residents.

Through “Community Clean Up!”, volunteers will target specific areas in Abu Dhabi to collect recyclable materials which will then be processed and redistributed as a means of both cleaning the Emirate and giving back to the community. Volunteers will have the chance to organize the event, clean the selected sites, and help in sorting and recycling the collected materials.

Dr. Mohammed Al Dhaheri Acting Executive Director of Community Engagement and Volunteering Sector, said: “Our latest 'Community Clean Up!” event represents Ma'an's dedication to initiating an Emirate-wide cultural transformation through voluntary contributions to the community that deliver sustainable social impacts and benefit all segments of society.”  

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About Ma’an

Founded in February 2019 by the Department of Community Development Abu Dhabi, the Authority of Social Contribution – Ma’an drives social innovation and builds a culture of social contribution and participation to address social priorities in the Abu Dhabi Emirate. Ma’an brings together the government, private sector and civil society with the objective of supporting innovative solutions and contributing to the development of strong, active, collaborative and inclusive communities.

The Authority has launched several pioneering programmes through its five pillars of work - Social Impact Bonds, Social Incubator and Accelerator programme, Social Investment Fund, Community Engagement and Outreach Management to deliver solutions and make life-changing differences for Abu Dhabi residents. To this end, Ma’an provides resources and support to seed and grow community-based organisations, raise and allocate funds towards community-based organisations and social initiatives, and promote community engagement and a culture of volunteering. Ma’an is a ‘Ghadan 21’ accelerator programme initiative, supporting Abu Dhabi to become one of the best places in the world to invest, live, work and visit.

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