ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)

The Family Care Authority (FCA) announced the launch of a unified outreach initiative under the name "One Family," to centralise all authority's community outreach and engagement efforts, ranging from community events, activation to workshops, and training programmes. 

The initiative aims to allow individuals to easily access and understand FCA's wide range of services while creating awareness of the authority and its services. The initiative also underscores the FCA's commitment to positively impacting familial bonds and safeguarding the community's collective family unit by improving the quality of life and well-being of families in Abu Dhabi. 

Dr. Bushra Al-Mulla, Director General of the Family Care Authority, stated: The One Family initiative, as per the FCA’s strategic vision and in alignment with the Abu Dhabi Family Wellbeing Strategy, aims to promote a sense of belonging among community members. With a focus on empowering individuals, raising community awareness, promoting health, and preserving nature, this initiative seeks to make our community outreach efforts more accessible to the wider public.” 

Fostering Collaboration

She added: “By supporting our partners and stakeholders in their outreach endeavours, we strive to foster collaboration and knowledge exchange. The One Family initiative is reflective of our commitment to coordinating various social sector entities and supporting them in their community outreach efforts.”

The FCA  provides community outreach initiatives to community members through its collaborative partnerships with organisations from both the public, and private sectors, including the Department of Community Development (DCD), the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT),  Department of Health, the Department of Education and Knowledge, UAE Independent Climate Change Accelerator (UICCA), Emirates Blood Donation Society, and the UAE Equestrian and Racing Federation (UAEERF), and others. 

"One Family" will initially roll out its efforts alongside its partners the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) and the Municipal Community Centre (MCC), in the Al Falah district, introducing diverse activities to support parents and caregivers, empower children, enhance teacher expertise to monitor drug addiction cases, and report and manage them. The initiative is set to expand into other neighbourhoods through a phased strategic approach, reflecting the FCA's dedication to creating a sustainable positive impact on communities and aligning with its vision of nurturing resilient families across the Emirate.