ABU DHABI, Journey of Generations, initiated by the Authority of Social Contribution – Ma’an and organised by volunteers from the community, has concluded its seventh cohort, celebrating with a walk-through of Umm Al Emarat park.
The walk was joined by Dr. Mugheer Khamis Al Khaili, Chairman of the Department of Community Development – Abu Dhabi, and Salama Al Ameemi, Director-General of Ma’an.
Journey of Generations reflects the directives of the UAE leadership regarding senior citizens and residents and the importance of building bridges of communication between them and the wider community.
Since its inception, the programme attracted more than 600 volunteers and 450 senior citizens and residents. The recent edition of the programme was hugely successful, seeing more than 125 senior citizens reaping the benefits of meeting 141 volunteers over six weeks across six locations: Al Jubail Island, Al Jazira club, Rotana Hotel Al Saadiyat, Green House Al Samha, Al Wathba Fossil Dunes and finishing off at Umm Al Emarat park.
The purpose of the meetups is to bring together people across all age groups, nurture kinship, and encourage the passing of knowledge, experience, and wisdom between them.
A group of volunteers has taken the initiative to organise the programme and work with private sector organisations to host the walks and receive contributions that can enhance the experience of the seniors.
Ma’an is a social impact one-stop-shop that provides the resources and support networks to help government entities, the private sector and social service groups to sustainably raise and allocate funds for community-focused organisations and social initiatives.
Source: Emirates News Agency