Sharjah launches 'Best Volunteer Idea' challenge

The initiative seeks to inspire individuals to explore new and creative ways to volunteer, while also spreading the culture of volunteering across all segments of society. This effort is part of a broader strategy aimed at embedding volunteerism as a sustainable societal value, providing an interactive platform to stimulate community participation, and involving individuals in social responsibility by harnessing their energy and creativity for impactful volunteer projects.

What makes this initiative unique is its monthly challenges, each with a specific name and hashtag that allows the community to engage and participate in a non-competitive manner, strengthening the spirit of volunteerism based on dedication and giving.

Both parties have called on members of the community to participate in this challenge, emphasising the important role they play in enhancing the culture of volunteerism by submitting the best innovative and impactful volunteer idea that contributes to serving the community. For further inquiries, individuals can contact the award through the number 800700 or via email at [email protected].

Fostering Creative Ideas

On this occasion, Fatima Musa Al Balushi, Executive Director of the Sharjah Award for Voluntary Work, explained that the "12 Challenges in 12 Months" initiative is driven by the award's commitment to fostering innovation in volunteerism and inspiring the community to present creative ideas that contribute to serving the nation and achieving sustainable development.

She mentioned that in collaboration with the Sharjah Volunteer Center, they are eager to receive distinguished contributions that highlight the powerful impact of simple and creative ideas in driving positive change.

Fatima also noted that the initiative aims to strengthen the partnership between the Sharjah Award for Voluntary Wor and the Sharjah Volunteer Center to support individuals and groups in presenting innovative volunteer projects that address the needs of the community.

Spirit of Giving and Creativity

Hessa Al Hammadi, Director of the Community Cohesion Department, emphasised that the monthly challenges are designed to expand community participation, allowing everyone to express their volunteer creativity in impactful and effective ways. She pointed out that this initiative reflects the Sharjah Volunteer Center's commitment to nurturing a culture of creativity in volunteer work and enhancing the values of social responsibility. She added that it represents a significant step forward in motivating individuals to present innovative ideas that contribute to promoting volunteerism and achieving sustainable development.

Hessa also stressed the importance of involving all community groups in this initiative to enhance the spirit of giving and cooperation, making volunteerism an integral part of daily life. She concluded by saying that through these challenges, they aim to broaden the scope of community participation and provide interactive platforms that allow everyone to express their volunteer creativity in meaningful and effective ways. The goal is to engage all community segments in this initiative, fostering the values of giving and collaboration, and ensuring that volunteering becomes a core part of our daily lives.