SSSD: knowledge dissemination for community well-being

July 29, 2025 / 9:16 AM

Sharjah 24: The Sharjah Social Services Department (SSSD) places great importance on disseminating studies and research conducted by the Knowledge Office, especially in public places frequently visited by community members. Therefore, its publications are available at the House of Wisdom Library, a frequently visited library.

Educating community members

Dr. Jassim Al Hammadi, Director of the SSSD Knowledge Office, emphasised that making these publications available in public libraries complements the department's role in supporting decision-makers and educating community members. He noted that the goal is not for profit, but rather to spread awareness and guidance and provide factual information based on field research.

Responding to the community real needs

Al Hammadi explained that publications are based on the real needs of the community and cover a variety of topics affecting various groups, such as children, women, the elderly, and people with disabilities. They also address a number of social phenomena and reports related to the family. The department began providing these publications in 2017, in addition to publishing them monthly on the department's official website: sssd.shj.ae.

Solving social problems through realistic perspective

Al Hammadi pointed out that this initiative also aims to enrich the content of public libraries and enhance the department's role in knowledge production by providing valuable scientific publications that contribute to solving social problems and presenting realistic perspectives based on documented studies.

Disseminating values

The publications available in the "Wisdom Vault" at the House of Wisdom Library include scientific research publications and stories from the instilling values awareness series for children, authored by the Social Education Department at SSSD. These stories address educational topics and authentic values such as volunteering, belonging, national identity, honesty, and cleanliness.

Through this initiative, SSSD affirms its commitment to promoting scientific research and disseminating applied knowledge that reflects societal reality and contributes to providing reliable and useful resources for library patrons, researchers, and those interested in social affairs.