Abu Dhabi, UAE – -: The Authority of Social Contribution – Ma’an, the Government of Abu Dhabi’s official channel to receive social contributions, continued to drive community engagement through volunteer-led initiatives with the success of Food ATM.
The Food ATM, an initiative enabled by Ma’an, kicked off during the holy month of Ramdan under Ma’an’s Community Volunteering Activation Program (CVAP), witnessed the participation of H.E Dr Mugheer al Khaili – Chairman of the Department of Community Development , H.E Ahmed Al Kuttab – Chairman of the Department of Government Enablement, H.E Salama Alameemi – Director General of the Authority of Social Contribution – Ma’an and H.E Ruba Al Hassan – Director General of Strategic Affairs at the Department of Government Support, the initiative engaged more than 100 volunteers including specialised volunteer chefs who contributed to prepare the meals as well as community members who supported in packing and distributing 1600 meals to a number of blue-collar and low-income workers in the UAE capital.
The Authority of Social Contribution – Ma’an recognises the impact volunteers have on contributing to the creation of a collaborative community. These volunteers are enhancing the wellbeing of communities across the Emirate as evidenced in the Food ATM initiative.
Volunteering opportunities can be explored and contributions can be made via www.maan.gov.ae, or through the app available on Android and Apple devices.
