
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 …

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 ...

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 ...

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
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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Benjammin Jr Eva chose to vaccinate and encourages all his colleagues, church members and fellow Filipinos to choose to vaccine. On behalf of the Evangelical Church #AbuDhabi, he expresses his gratitude to the government and @dcdabudhabi.Choose to Vaccinate. https://t.co/OyLGIMCooP
اختار رجل الدين للكنيسة الانجيلية -أبوظبي، بينجامين جر ايفا، التطعيم و شجع جميع زملائه و أعضاء الكنيسة و الجالية الفلبينية على اختيار اللقاح. كما أعرب عن امتنانه لحكومة #أبوظبي و دائرة تنمية المجتمع لجهودها في الحد من انتشار فيروس #كوفيد_19. ليكن خيارك التطعيم #هذا_هو_مجتمعنا #دائرة_تنمية_المجتمع #تنمية_المجتمع #أبوظبي #الإمارات #يدا_بيد_نتعافى #كوفيد19 Benjammin Jr Eva chose to vaccinate and encourages all his colleagues, church members and fellow Filipinos to choose to vaccine. On behalf of the Evangelical Church #AbuDhabi, he expresses his gratitude to the government and @dcdabudhabi.Choose to Vaccinate. #ThisIsOurCommunity #DCDAbuDhabi #CommunityDevelopment #AbuDhabi #UAE #TogetherWeRecover
Your role is essential in our community, especially during crises such as the Covid-19 pandemic. #TogetherWeCan face the most challenging times. Register now and be a vital member of #AbuDhabi’s community. https://t.co/mxrQvTxVvj https://t.co/0cvZilaF7c
Bishop Paul Fridolin Hinder chose to vaccinate to protect himself and believes in its efficacy. He urges his churchgoers and others to boost their immunity against Covid-19 and Choose to Vaccinate. https://t.co/k4bMVQwu6F
Happy 60th National Day Kuwait #ThisIsOurCommunity #DCDAbuDhabi #HappyNationalDayKuwait #Kuwait #AbuDhabi #UAE https://t.co/Clq1gtloBz
You can utilize your existing skills and gain new ones such as leadership skills, teamwork skills, mentoring skills and communication skills. Be a vital member of #AbuDhabi’s community and register now: https://t.co/mxrQvTxVvj https://t.co/1qVQvj2eqz
H.E. Dr. Muheer Khamis Al-Khaili witnessed a virtual workshop under the theme "Vaccination is our path to recovery", which aims to raise awareness of the importance of vaccination as part of FDF's "Well-Aware families: as a safe community" campaign. https://t.co/Ct1bxlSwGE
وقعت دائرة الثقافة والسياحة – أبوظبي ودائرة تنمية المجتمع مُذكّرة تفاهم لتسهيل تنظيم الفعاليات الخاصة والمُقامة في دور العبادة لغير المسلمين المرخصين في الإمارة. وبموجب مُذكرة التفاهم، ستتمكن دائرة تنمية المجتمع من الوصول إلى نظام ترخيص الفعاليات بهدف تسهيل إجراءات تسجيل الفعاليات وترخيصها، كما ستقوم المُذكرة بتعزيز التواصل والتعاون عبر استخدام النظام الحديث لتنسيق إدارة الفعاليات الخاصّة وتنظيمها، ويشمل ذلك تراخيص فعاليات دور العبادة الخاصّة لغير المسلمين. كما سيتم إنشاء لجنة مشتركة للإشراف على النظام الجديد وضمان نجاحه. #هذا_هو_مجتمعنا #دائرة_تنمية_المجتمع #تنمية_المجتمع #أبوظبي #الإمارات The Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi (DCT) Teamed Up and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The Department of Community Development – Abu Dhabi (DCD) to streamline private events held at non-Muslim places of worship in Abu Dhabi. The agreement will give DCD access to the Events Licensing System, streamlining event registration and licensing procedures. The MoU will enhance communication and collaboration between DCT and DCD, using the state-of-the-art system to align on private event organisation management, including licensing at non-Muslim places of worship. The agreement will also see the two entities establish a joint committee to oversee and ensure the new system's success. #ThisIsOurCommunity #DCDAbuDhabi #AbuDhabi #UAE
دورك أساسي في مجتمع #أبوظبي وخاصةً أثناء الأزمات مثل جائحة كوفيد 19. #معاً_نستطيع مواجهة الصعوبات وكل الأزمات. سجّل الآن وكن جزءاً فعالاً ضمن مجتمع #أبوظبي: www.volunteers.ae/abudhabi #هذا_هو_مجتمعنا #نحن_المتطوعون #العمل_التطوعي Your role is essential in our community, especially during crises such as the Covid-19 pandemic. #TogetherWeCan face the most challenging times. Register now and be a vital member of #AbuDhabi’s community. www.volunteers.ae/abudhabi #ThisisOurCommunity #WeAreVolunteers #VolunteerWork #Volunteering
اختار بول فريدولين هندر، رجل الدين لكاتدرائية القديس يوسف، التطعيم لحماية نفسه لأنه يؤمن بمدى فعالية اللقاح. عزز مناعتك ضد كوفيد-19 .ليكن خيارك التطعيم. #هذا_هو_مجتمعنا #دائرة_تنمية_المجتمع #تنمية_المجتمع #أبوظبي #الإمارات #يدا_بيد_نتعافى #كوفيد19 Bishop Paul Fridolin Hinder chose to vaccinate to protect himself and believes in its efficacy. He urges his churchgoers and others to boost their immunity against Covid-19 and Choose to Vaccinate. #ThisIsOurCommunity #DCDAbuDhabi #CommunityDevelopment #AbuDhabi #UAE #TogetherWeRecover #covid19
نهنئ دولة الكويت الشقيقة حكومة وشعباً باليوم الوطني الـ 60، آملين أن يديم الله عليكم عزها ومجدها ونهضتها #هذا_هو_مجتمعنا #دائرة_تنمية_المجتمع #الإمارات_تحب_الكويت #اليوم_الوطني_الكويتي_60 #اليوم_الوطني_الكويتي #أبوظبي #الإمارات Happy 60th National Day Kuwait #ThisIsOurCommunity #DCDAbuDhabi #HappyNationalDayKuwait #Kuwait #AbuDhabi #UAE
إن التطوع التخصصي يمنحك فرصة الاستفادة من مهاراتك الحالية واكتساب مهارات جديدة مثل القيادة، العمل الجماعي، مهارات التدريب والتواصل. كن جزءاً فعالاً ضمن مجتمع #أبوظبي. سجّل الآن: www.volunteers.ae/abudhabi #هذا_هو_مجتمعنا #نحن_المتطوعون #العمل_التطوعي You can utilize your existing skills and gain new ones such as leadership skills, teamwork skills, mentoring skills and communication skills. Be a vital member of #AbuDhabi’s community and register now: www.volunteers.ae/abudhabi #ThisisOurCommunity #WeAreVolunteers #VolunteerWork #Volunteering