Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Centre for Sheltering and Humanitarian Care (Ewaa) and Zayed University have signed a partnership to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing in various fields, with a primary focus on combating all kinds of violence and tackling human rights-related challenges.
The signing ceremony took place in the presence of Ms. Noura Al Kaabi, UAE Minister of State and President of Zayed University, along with representatives from both parties. Ms. Sarah Shuhail, Director-General of Ewaa, and Mr. Michael Allan, Acting Vice President of Zayed University, signed the agreement, cementing their commitment to the partnership.
Through the collaboration, Ewaa and Zayed University will engage in joint research as well as participate in conferences, forums, and training programs to enhance their efficiency.
Ewaa will receive and oversee Zayed University students who seek to pursue work experience. This component will fulfil the graduation criteria for students enrolled in programmes encompassing social work, psychology, social innovation, applied behaviour, and various other disciplines.
The centre will also develop and conduct workshops, courses, and lectures specifically addressing domestic violence and child abuse for Zayed University staff and students.
Zayed University will organise workshops and seminars to support Ewaa in various fields, including knowledge management, innovation, quality assurance, institutional excellence, strategic planning, and future foresight. It will contribute to developing training materials for Ewaa, particularly in specialised areas such as accredited professional courses.
Leveraging its educational experiences and faculty expertise, Zayed University will deliver lectures and workshops on knowledge and innovation, focusing on technical, administrative, and leadership practises within the centre.
The agreement covers the university’s role in supporting the Ewaa Ambassadors initiative, which was recently launched on the university campus. The initiative aims to enhance community awareness by building the educational capacities of higher education students in fields related to all kinds of violence and human rights-related topics.