As part of its ongoing efforts to reinforce the values of social cohesion and enhance quality of life for all community members, the Community Development Authority (CDA) in Dubai implemented a humanitarian initiative to distribute 250 fruit baskets on the occasion of Eid Al Adha. This was carried out in cooperation with the UAE Food Bank under Dubai Municipality, within a framework of community partnerships that promote sustainable humanitarian work and strengthen a culture of giving.

The initiative comes as part of the CDA’s efforts to enhance social cohesion and expand partnerships with entities that support humanitarian work, in alignment with the objectives of the “Dubai Social Agenda 33,” which aims to establish an integrated system of sustainable community initiatives that target eligible groups and support quality of life.

The initiative benefited 65 individuals from the “Waleef” initiative, in addition to 185 beneficiaries from the Senior Citizens in Al Barsha Majlis. The baskets were delivered directly to beneficiaries’ homes by the Senior Citizens Department teams, enhancing ease of access, service quality, and reflecting the values of integrated care and social solidarity.

Sheikha Al Jarman, CEO of the Social Development Sector at the Community Development Authority (CDA) in Dubai, affirmed that this initiative is part of a series of programs aimed at enhancing the well-being of senior citizens and bringing them joy during official and social occasions, noting that the CDA is keen on ensuring their happiness and improving their quality of life.

Al Jarman added: “This initiative reflects the CDA’s commitment to enhancing the quality of life of senior citizens and bringing joy to their hearts during Eid Al Adha, reflecting the values of generosity and compassion that characterize Dubai’s community. We also continue to strengthen community partnerships and activate their role in supporting social objectives, in line with the ‘Dubai Social Agenda 33,’ which places people at the center of development.”

Manal Obaid Bin Yarouf, Head of the Executive Team at the UAE Food Bank, said: “At the UAE Food Bank, we are committed to supporting community initiatives that promote the values of giving, generosity, and social solidarity, while reinforcing the approach adopted by the UAE and Dubai towards charitable and humanitarian work. The Fruit Baskets initiative also complements our efforts to strengthen the concepts of social responsibility and partnerships that support the national agenda aimed at enhancing quality of life and the wellbeing of community members, as well as promoting the principles of responsible food management and the redistribution of surplus food.”

The CDA concluded by affirming that this initiative reflects Dubai’s position as a leading model in social and humanitarian work, and its continuous commitment to developing innovative initiatives that enhance quality of life and reinforce the values of solidarity and cohesion all community members.