The Family Development Foundation (FDF) has launched a variety of summer activities taking place from 1 July to 1 August, 2024, under the theme “Our Summer is Special”. The month-long activities, held at all Al Dar Children and Youth Club centres in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and Al Dhafra Region, include a range of sports and volunteer events.
This initiative is designed to engage children during their free time, benefiting both the community and families. It aims to impart essential life skills, promote healthy and sound nutritional habits, and educate children on the concept of rights and duties, both at home and within the community.
Asila Al Kalbani, Director of the Child and Youth Department at the Family Development Foundation, said: “This year’s summer program is different from previous editions as it offers a comprehensive array of awareness, educational, and recreational workshops tailored to meet the needs of families and community members, including children and youth. These include workshops on enhancing sibling relationships, fostering stronger parent-child bonds, and developing essential digital skills.”
Al Kalbani added that numerous interactive workshops will be presented such as ‘Different but Unique,’ ‘Bridge of Communication,’ ‘Digital Addiction,’ ‘Digital Generation Heroes,’ ‘How to Understand Each Other,’ ‘Effective Listening Adventure,’ ‘My Personal Boundaries,’ ‘Together Despite Our Differences,’ ‘Art of Communication,’ ‘Emotion Expert,’ and major activities focused on sustainability.
Through its services, programmes, and activities, the FDF strives to instil sound values in society and develop personal and social skills, creating an educated community capable of facing various social challenges. These programmes are designed to meet the psychological and social needs of every individual, contribute to making an impact, and enhance social unity.
