
Department of Community Development
As the custodian of Abu Dhabi’s social sector agenda, we strive to raise the quality of services in the sector, create an inclusive and cohesive society in the Emirate, provide opportunities and …

Volunteering in Abu Dhabi
The Volunteering Policy in Abu Dhabi promotes a culture of Volunteering to enhance social cohesion and benefit the community as a whole, through increasing volunteering engagement and participation ...

Social Care Professional Licensing
In line with our vision of promoting and ensuring a “Dignified life for all”, we are constantly monitoring the social care practice in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and are keen on ensuring that the highest quality of service is provided by competent, qualified and licensed practitioners ...

Abu Dhabi Strategy for People of Determination 2020-2024
Abu Dhabi Strategy for People of Determination 2020 - 2024, approved by the Executive Council, was launched with the aim of activating the role of People of Determination in society and of making the Emirate of Abu Dhabi an inclusive and well-prepared city for People of Determination by 2024

Family Care Authority
The Authority was established in Abu Dhabi to provide specialized and centralized services in response to families’ needs in the emirate. It achieves this by consolidating efforts after studying the circumstances of Abu Dhabi’s
Abu Dhabi Integrated Strategy to Combat Addiction (2022-2024)
The brochure covers the objective of the strategy and the basis for its activation, in addition to the main pillars addressed

Licensing of Non-Governmental Organization
In line with our vision to provide a "dignified life for all members of the Community", the Department of Community Development is responsible for granting initial approvals and licensing public interest associations and civil society foundations in accordance with the provisions of laws and regulating decisions.
DCD is focused on three main aspirations

DCD is focused on three main aspirations

DCD is focused on three main aspirations

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Frequently asked questions
What are the main segments DCD focuses on?
How can I apply for a job?
How can I contact the Department of Community Development, or submit a proposal?
What is the strategy of the Department of Community Development in Abu Dhabi?
The Department of Community Development works towards three main ambitions:
- A decent standard of living for every member of the community
- A tolerant and inclusive society founded on cohesive families
- An active and responsible community
What is the Department’s role in Community Development?
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As part of the second edition of "Abu Dhabi Moments", we celebrated the main sponsors and strategic partners who made the initiative a success possible. A total of 6 events were held across various regions of the emirate. https://t.co/vfjD31yqzP
اغسل يديك بانتظام لمدّة 20 ثانية متواصلة على الأقل أينما ذهبت، وكرّر ذلك كلما لمست الأسطح أو الأغراض تجنّباً للإصابة بفيروس كورونا. تذكّر أنها اجراءات بسيطة يمكن أن تنقذ حياتك وحياة من حولك. Regularly wash your hands for at least 20 seconds wherever you go and do so every time you touch a surface or items to prevent yourself from catching the coronavirus. Remember that these simple steps can save you and the ones around you. #نلتزم_لننتصر #االجراءات_االحترازية #هذا_هو_مجتمعنا #دائرة_تنمية_المجتمع #أبوظبي #الإمارات #المسؤولية_مشتركة #CommitToWin #Covid19 #ThisIsOurCommunity #DCDAbuDhabi #AbuDhabi #UAE

Abu Dhabi is home to the values of love, tolerance, and interdependence thanks to the various societal contributions that community members make every day #One_Community #ThisIsOurCommunity #DCDAbuDhabi #AbuDhabi #UAE https://t.co/s8ADF6RJIs
We believe that volunteering contributes to enhancing skills and achieving social well-being. Therefore, a volunteering policy has been developed to create an effective volunteer environment within accurate standards that achieve an active and responsible society https://t.co/88vM3FZJul
We achieved a new milestone in the past period by issuing 20,000 volunteer licences in Abu Dhabi, which reflects the extent of community awareness about the importance of obtaining the necessary licences to practise volunteer work in the emirate. https://t.co/ZB4KZiDsiq
We extend our warmest greetings to all society segments on the occasion of the New Year 2023, wishing more successes, achievements and development in our beloved country. #HappyNewYear2022 #NewYear #ThisisOurCommunity #DCDAbuDhabi #AbuDhabi #UAE https://t.co/O0u8u7r7a1
https://t.co/oGeMDP3ZHo @DCDAbudhabi has announced the conclusion of the successful second edition of its Abu Dhabi Moments initiative that kicked-off last 11 November at Khalifa Square Park in Khalifa City and ended on 25 December at Capital Park in Abu Dhabi city,
زار سعادة حمد علي الظاهري وكيل دائرة تنمية المجتمع، كنيسة القدّيس جورج الأرثوذكسية في أبوظبي، لتجديد الرخصة للمرة الأولى، استكمالاً للجهود التنظيمية لترخيص وتنظيم دور العبادة، وتأتي هذه الزيارة ضمن مبادرة "قادة في الميدان"، وذلك للوقوف على آخر المستجدات في سبيل ترسيخ مبدأ التسامح والمحبة والتعايش والتلاحم المجتمعي للارتقاء بمجتمع أبوظبي. H.E. Hamad Ali Al Dhaheri, Undersecretary of DCD, visited the St.George Orthodox Cathedral in Abu Dhabi to renew its license for the first time. This visit comes as a continuation of the regulatory efforts to license and regulate places of worship under the "Leaders In The Field" initiative, as well as spread the values of tolerance, love, coexistence, and community cohesion in Abu Dhabi. #هذا_هو_مجتمعنا #دائرة_تنمية_المجتمع #تنمية_المجتمع #أبوظبي #الإمارات #قادة_في_الميدان #في_ميدان_المتعاملين #ThisIsOurCommunity #DCDAbuDhabi #AbuDhabi #UAE #LeadersInTheField
تزامناً مع اليوم العالمي للادخار، نؤكد على أهمية الادخار سواء للأفراد أو الأسر أو للمؤسسات ، وذلك لما له من دور حقيقي وفعّال في تعزيز فرص التنمية والازدهار داخل المجتمعات، وتحقيق الاستقلالية المادية للأفراد في سبيل تنفيذ أهدافهم المختلفة. On this World Savings Day, We would like to remind you of the importance of saving for individuals, families, and institutions, as it has an effective role in enhancing development opportunities within communities and enabling individuals to gain financial independence and achieve their different goals. #هذا_هو_مجتمعنا #دائرة_تنمية_المجتمع #أبوظبي #اإلمارات #اليوم_العالمي_للادخار #ThisIsOurCommunity #DCDAbuDhabi #AbuDhabi #UAE #WorldSavingsDay
نجحت حكومة أبوظبي في تعزيز مكانة الإمارة كوجهة مفضّلة للعيش، وذلك وفقاً لنتائج "استبانة جودة الحياة" التي كشفت عن رضا 96% من المشاركين عن مستوى الأمن والأمان. رأيكم يهمّنا، شاركوا في الدورة الثالثة من "استبانة جودة الحياة" في أبوظبي عبر الرابط التالي، https://q-addcd.ink/3pTLMm2 The Abu Dhabi government has successfully enhanced the emirate's position as a go-to destination for living, according to the Quality of Life Questionnaire's results, which confirmed that 96% of the community was satisfied with the levels of security and safety in Abu Dhabi. Your voice matters, participate in the third cycle of the Quality of Life Questionnaire in Abu Dhabi by heading to the following link, https://q-addcd.ink/3pTLMm2 #استبانة_جودة_الحياة #هذا_هو_مجتمعنا #دائرة_تنمية_المجتمع #جودة_الحياة #أبوظبي #الإمارات #QualityofLifeQuestionnaire #QualityofLife #ThisIsOurCommunity #DCDAbuDhabi #AbuDhabi #UAE
لا تجعل شعور الارتباك يسيطر عليك! اتصل الآن على خط "استجابة" 8001717 واحصل على الدعم اللازم من قبل نخبة من الاختصاصيين النفسيين المُرخصين. Don't let the feeling of being overwhelmed take a toll on your life. Call the ESTIJABA hotline on 8007171 to get the guidance you need from our specialised and licensed professionals. #هذا_هو_مجتمعنا #دائرة_تنمية_المجتمع #أبوظبي #الإمارات #اليوم_العالمي_للصحة_النفسية #استجابة #ThisIsOurCommunity #DCDAbuDhabi #AbuDhabi #UAE #allMindsMatter #Istijaba
عقدنا بالشراكة مع "زيرو بروجكت" لقاءً افتراضياً، تزامناً مع مرور العام الأول على إطلاق استراتيجية أبوظبي لأصحاب الهمم، وذلك في سبيل تبادل الحوار والنقاش لتبنّي نهج الابتكار وأفضل الممارسات العالمية الرامية إلى دمج أصحاب الهمم ودعمهم وتمكينهم في المجتمع، والوصول إلى مجتمع خالٍ من الحواجز. In partnership with Zero Project, we held a virtual meeting on the 1st anniversary of the launch of the Abu Dhabi Strategy for People of Determination to discuss the adoption of an innovative approach in line with global best practices that aims to integrate, support, and empower people of determination in society, and achieve a boundless society. #نحن_وياكم_واحد #استراتيجية_أبوظبي_لأصحاب_الهمم #وجودكم_أساسي #نحن_واحد #أصحاب_الهمم #هذا_هو_مجتمعنا #دائرة_تنمية_المجتمع #زيرو_بروجيكت #أبوظبي #الإمارات #WeAreOne #AbuDhabiStrategyforPOD #YouAreEssential #POD #ThisIsOurCommunity #DCDAbuDhabi #ZeroProject #AbuDhabi #UAE


