Abu Dhabi: The Zayed Higher Organization for People of Determination (ZHO) and Abu Dhabi-based investment and holding company ADQ have partnered to launch the ‘Bridges of Hope’ initiative to support people of determination in Egypt.
The program which is executed in association with the Egyptian Ministry of Youth and Sports (MOYS), will oversee the Office of People of Determination and provide full range of educational, behavioral, and rehabilitative services.
The UAE, through ZHO representation is participating in the “Haya Karima” (Decent Life) initiative unveiled by Mr. Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt. The program strives to reinforce social opportunities and protection for people of determination, as part of efforts to elevate the quality of human development services for all societal categories.
‘BRIDGES OF HOPE’ INITIAITVE
The program is expected to develop 60 centers in several Egyptian villages to provide integrated services to support and empower people of determination from different backgrounds and skill-sets.
A specialist team of social workers and speech pathologists will also conduct workshops to identify learning difficulties and provide people of determination with the specialized skills in order to overcome them, in addition to implementing programs designed to provide psychological and social support.
Moreover, ZHO will offer awareness programs and facilitate knowledge transfer, in partnership with MOYS and other relevant authorities, for families and parents to equip them with the right resources to approach their children.
On the occasion, Egyptian Minister of Youth and Sports, Dr. Ashraf Sobhi reemphasized his country’s commitment towards integrating people of determination across social activities and projects, under the directive of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi to empower them achieve their dreams and incorporate them within society.
Dr. Sobhi also acknowledged the UAE’s leadership and community for their ongoing support to Egypt.
The collaboration between the Egyptian Ministry of Youth and Sports, Zayed Higher Organization, and ADQ, is the first significant project that will see us work hand-in-hand in service of Egypt’s youth and young adults through the implementation of a continuous stream of programs and projects.
Dr. Ashraf Sobhi, Egyptian Minister of Youth and Sports remarked about the ZHO-ADQ collaboration.
Mr. Abdulla Abdulalee Al Humaidan, ZHO’s Secretary-General commended the ZHO-ADQ collaboration and the strong bilateral relations between Egypt and the UAE, led by President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi.
The longstanding bilateral relations between the UAE and Egypt are not only historic but also strategic as we both embark on enhancing the process of economic and social progress and advancement to ensure the welfare of all citizens, and this is also what we seek to achieve from our partnership with ADQ on our collaborative program – ‘Bridges of Hope’.
Mr. Abdulla Abdulalee Al Humaidan observed.
The ZHO Secretary-General added that “The implementation of the ‘Bridges of Hope’ program is in line with the directives of H.H. Sheikh Khalid bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of ZHO. The program reflects the steadfast international efforts of the UAE to reinforce the importance of humanitarian and relief aid, regionally and globally.”
Meanwhile, Mr. Anas Albarguthi, Chief Operating Officer at ADQ, stated that, “Our collaboration with ZHO to deliver the ‘Bridges of Hope’ program will help to expand care for people of determination and facilitating their integration into society. Our enriching program will provide valuable opportunities for training, development, and vocational and therapeutic support. Bridges of Hope complements our joint $20 billion (AED 73 billion) strategic investment platform with The Sovereign Fund of Egypt (TSFE), which was established in 2019 and aims to contribute to the economic development of Egypt and support its local communities.”