The Community Development Authority in Dubai honors 25 of the most distinguished public benefit organizations within the “Ithra program to stimulate public benefit organizations”

Her Excellency Hessa bint Issa Buhumaid, Director General of the Community Development Authority in Dubai, confirmed that honoring the most distinguished civil enterprises comes within the policy of stimulating and encouraging public benefit institutions approved by the Executive Council of the Emirate of Dubai, within the framework of achieving the goals of the Dubai Social Agenda 33 and sustainable social development plans..

Her Excellency explained that this policy represents a major step to enhance the role of civil society institutions in improving the quality of life and supporting community cohesion and solidarity through innovative and diverse services that meet the needs of all segments of society, especially those most vulnerable to harm..

During the honoring ceremony, which was held within the framework of the “Ithra” program to stimulate public benefit institutions, Her Excellency Hessa Buhumaid stressed the importance of the evaluation system adopted by the Authority, which aims to classify institutions according to comprehensive and accurate standards that reflect the efficiency of their services and the extent of their compatibility with the social development priorities of the Emirate of Dubai, noting He pointed out that the institutions that received distinguished ranks this year presented a role model in adhering to quality standards and innovation in providing social solutions, stressing that the Authority is working to ensure the sustainability of this system and motivate establishments to adopt an approach. My development is ongoing.

The approved evaluation criteria include: the quality of the services provided and their suitability to the specificity of the local community, in addition to the institutions’ focus on supporting the most needy groups, such as senior citizens, people of determination, and families with limited income. The standards also take into account the diversity and comprehensiveness of services, and the extent of institutions’ ability to provide innovative and effective solutions to address social challenges. The system for evaluating public benefit institutions is classified into three main categories: diamond, platinum, and gold, where financial rewards are provided to the institutions that obtain the highest points, in order to motivate them to continue developing their services and enhancing their positive impact on society..

Her Excellency Hessa Buhumaid said: “We are proud of the vital role that public benefit institutions play in supporting social development and achieving community solidarity in the Emirate of Dubai, as these institutions constitute an important support for government agencies, by providing distinguished services that are appropriate to the needs of the local community. Today’s honoring ceremony represents an opportunity for recognition.” With the efforts and support of these institutions to continue providing services that have a sustainable impact and enhance the quality of life of community members“.

Winning establishments

During the “Ithra” program ceremony, 25 public benefit institutions were honored that received distinguished ranks this year, as the diamond category included establishments that provided exceptional services in supporting the most needy groups, most notably: the “Integrated Social Welfare Foundation,” which was distinguished by its services directed to senior citizens, and “Family Support Association,” which provided innovative programs to support low-income families.

As for the Platinum category, it included institutions that demonstrated their superiority in the quality of services directed to people of determination, including: “Skills Empowerment Center” and “Afaq Association for Development”, for their excellence in integrating people of determination into society and providing a supportive environment for developing their abilities..

Within the gold category, institutions were honored that work to provide comprehensive and innovative services to all members of society, such as “Al-Noor Association for Social Development” and “Al-Amal Foundation for Voluntary Work,” as these institutions demonstrated a great commitment to developing sustainable and innovative solutions that meet the needs of society in an integrated manner..

Her Excellency Hessa Buhumaid indicated that these institutions provided a role model in adhering to quality and innovation standards, stressing that the Authority will continue its support to motivate public benefit institutions to adopt competitive standards that enhance their social impact..

She continued: “The policy of stimulating and encouraging public benefit institutions translates the leadership’s vision of promoting sustainable development through a cohesive and united civil society. We are committed to continuing to support public benefit institutions and encouraging them to provide services that meet the needs of society and contribute to achieving the strategic development goals in the Emirate of Dubai for a more prosperous and sustainable future.”“.