“Community Development” in Dubai honors 25 of the most distinguished public benefit institutions

Director General of the Community Development Authority in Dubai, Hessa bint Issa Buhumaid, confirmed that honoring the most distinguished civil society organizations 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. .

This came during the “Ithra” program ceremony, to honor 25 public benefit organizations that received distinguished ranks this year.

Hessa Buhumaid 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, 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 Pointing out that the institutions that received distinguished ranks this year provided 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 a developmental approach. continuous.

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 criteria also take into account the extent of the diversity and comprehensiveness of the services, and the extent of the institutions’ ability to provide innovative solutions. And effective in confronting 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 enhance its positive impact on society.

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, and 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.”

Buhumaid’s share:

. Evaluation criteria include the quality of services and their suitability to the local community, within three specific categories, including diamond, platinum, and gold.