Hamdan bin Zayed: Volunteerism is an inherent human value and a consistent approach in the UAE

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Emirates Red Crescent Authority, confirmed that the UAE is witnessing steady growth in promoting areas of volunteer work, thanks to the directives and initiatives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, may God protect him. His Highness said that the volunteers are the ambassadors of the Emirates to promote the values ​​of tolerance, happiness and positivity around the world, through the great services they provide to humanity, and through their movements in the international humanitarian arena to help the needy and relieve the stumbling block of the afflicted, victims of disasters and crises. His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan added, in a statement on the occasion of International Volunteer Day, which falls on the fifth of December, “The wise policy and insightful vision of the wise leadership motivated young people to take up volunteer work with self-initiatives from the young people themselves who found in their leaders and fathers a good example and followed their path, They influenced the country’s experience in this vital field, and they were and still are the most prominent title for the Emirates in the arenas of humanitarian giving. His Highness the President of the Red Crescent Authority stressed that the support that the youth find from the wise leadership qualified them to assume their responsibilities towards their country and humanity as a whole, describing His Highness the UAE youth as being proactive to serve their country and more responsive to the repercussions of the humanitarian situation around us and a source of pride for the state and its wise leadership, and they are undoubtedly at the forefront Generous UAE society. His Highness said that the leadership’s confidence in our youth did not come from a vacuum, but rather came as an expression of its belief in the role of youth in achieving human and humanitarian development, through the concerted efforts of volunteers and work together to bring about the required change in the areas of humanitarian work that face great challenges as a result of the severity of crises and natural disasters. . His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed stressed that dealing with the repercussions of disasters and crises effectively and professionally passes through raising the efficiency of youth, enhancing the ability of volunteers to deal with crises and confront them, and mitigate their impact on the victims and those affected, indicating that the Emirates Red Crescent Authority recognized these challenges early and engaged in training programs. And qualifying to raise the efficiency of its volunteers in all field fields, stressing His Highness that the authority is very interested in volunteering as a sustainable approach and an inherent value in society, and allocates a wide area of ​​​​its movements among youth and youth. His Highness clarified that the authority implements, within its plans and strategies, theoretical and practical training programs to hone the skills of volunteers, develop their capabilities and harness their energies for the benefit of humanitarian causes, which enabled them to perform their mission with high efficiency. His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed said that the volunteers represent the true balance of the future of the Red Crescent Authority and its humanitarian march, and the pillar of its charitable foundation and its right hand in achieving its aspirations in the humanitarian arena. Therefore, the Authority is keen to adopt initiatives that enhance their efforts and motivate them to continue giving and support their communication with its various programs and activities. . His Highness added, “Volunteer work is a national duty, a moral and societal obligation, and a human right to solidarity and communication with one’s fellow man in any place and time, and to support him financially and morally. The concept of volunteering carries great moral contents and values ​​and an educational approach in which the efforts of volunteers and their cooperation with all segments of society come together in a state of peace.” When disasters and crises occur. Concluding his statement, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan said: On the anniversary of International Volunteer Day, we confirm how proud we are of the volunteers’ noble initiatives and their genuine humanitarian stances, and we announce to them our joy and pleasure, with the beauty of their work and the greatness of their efforts, as they are the wings of the crescent that flies high in the arenas. The generous human giving, and the real credit for the future of our national body. His Highness expressed his thanks and appreciation to the volunteers for their impartiality, sacrifice and giving, calling upon the Almighty to put this in the balance of their good deeds, and to direct their steps on the path of goodness and giving. His Highness also thanked and appreciated the agencies and institutions sponsoring the activities and programs of the Red Crescent Authority, which are related to qualifying and enhancing the capabilities of volunteers to perform their lofty mission with high efficiency and competence. His Highness said that this day should not pass without sending a message of praise and appreciation to the millions of volunteers spread around the world, especially those working in the international movement. of the Red Cross and Red Crescent.