The 30st edition of the Harvest Volunteer Camp, organized by the Sharjah Volunteer Work Center of the Social Services Department, has kicked off under the slogan "We Volunteer for Sharjah." The camp, which runs from June 24 to July XNUMX, aims to encourage school students to
Read moreThe Sharjah Social Services Department, represented by the Sharjah Age-Friendly Program, in cooperation with the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority, launched a series of training courses for hotel staff to enhance their skills in dealing with the elderly. The workshops were held at the Palace
Read moreA delegation from the Medical Services Department of the Sharjah Police General Command visited the Child and Family Protection Center, affiliated with the Sharjah Social Development Department, to review the services provided to cases and the mechanisms followed to ensure and protect children's rights. The visit comes within the framework of promoting a culture of child rights.
Read moreThe Sharjah Social Services Department and the Center of Excellence in Healthy Aging at the University of Sharjah organized a health day for the elderly at the department's Senior Services Center. The event was part of the strategic plan for the Sharjah Age-Friendly Program and prior agreements between the center and the department.
Read moreAs part of its ongoing efforts to enhance international cooperation and exchange global best practices, the Social Education Department at the Sharjah Social Services Department, through the "Knowledge is Light" program for elderly education, organized a virtual meeting with a delegation from Ireland, with the aim of learning about...
Read moreThe Sharjah Social Services Department has obtained the ISO certification for the Partnerships and Joint Cooperation Management System, in accordance with the international standards ISO 44001:2017, after passing the evaluation and accreditation process conducted by URS Certification, the internationally accredited body.
Read moreIn the context of strengthening the leadership of the Social Services Department in Sharjah, and its position as a leading institution in elderly services, the department, represented by the Office of Quality and Age-Friendly Health Services, and at the invitation of the Kuwaiti Ministry of Health, organized a remote introductory workshop during which it reviewed the experience of the Emirate of Sharjah.
Read moreThe Sharjah Social Services Department launched the "Emirati Specialist" initiative, under the slogan "In the grandmother's embrace, there is affection that protects and a story that builds." The initiative is presented by a group of mothers and grandmothers from the "Knowledge is Light" program, who completed their education in literacy classes that were originally seven years long. However, this
Read moreAs part of strengthening partnership and institutional integration in community service, the Sharjah Social Services Department participated in providing workshops dedicated to children affiliated with the Sharjah Children's Foundation, as part of the "Emirati House - Al Khairat" community program, which was organized by the Sharjah Children's Foundation.
Read moreUnder the slogan "Together we protect their childhood in the digital space," the Sharjah Social Services Department announces the launch of the "Enough Violence" forum on Monday, June 23, at the Al Qasba Theater in the Al Khan area. This forum comes as part of the department's efforts to raise community awareness and protect children.
Read moreThe Child and Family Protection Center, affiliated with the Sharjah Social Services Department, received a delegation from the Qatar Foundation for Social Work, represented by the Orphan Care Center "Dreama", with the aim of learning about the center's experience and its specialized services in the field of child protection.
Read moreThe Social Services Department in Khorfakkan organized the first Eid Al-Adha marketing exhibition for productive families, which was held in cooperation with the Ministry of Community Empowerment during the month of May 2025, coinciding with the advent of Eid Al-Adha. The Ministry of Community Empowerment, represented by the Customer Happiness Office, hosted...
Read moreAfter the participants of the "Parents' Benevolence" program embarked on a rich educational journey in cooperation with the Department of Islamic Affairs, during which solid concepts and values derived from the teachings of the authentic Islamic religion and national identity were instilled, the ambassadors today begin a new phase of empowerment and qualification.
Read moreThe Sharjah Volunteer Work Center, affiliated with the Department of Social Services, revealed the achievements of the Sharjah Volunteer Work Platform during the first half of 2025. The platform registered 96,774 volunteers who contributed to the implementation of 3,384 volunteer opportunities in cooperation with 388 institutions. The volunteers achieved a total of
Read moreMember Moza Mohammed Al Dahmani (from the "Ilm Noor" students) affiliated with the Sharjah Social Services Department, participated in presenting the "Emirati Crafts" program at Al Siyouh Nursery, as part of the cultural and educational activities directed at children, as part of the "Emirati Crafts Specialist" initiative. The program covered a group of
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