Directorate General of Dubai Civil Defense concluded the educational and entertainment activities and programs for orphans during the winter camp at Al Jalila Cultural Centre for Children over a period of two weeks, which were organized by Government Communication Department in cooperation with Awqaf and Minors Affairs Foundation. The event comes as part of the social responsibility of Dubai Civil Defense and its policy to interact with all segments of the society.
The closing ceremony included a presentation on the nature of Dubai Civil Defense responsibilities in protecting lives and property and firefighters’ contributions in enhancing the Vision and Strategy, as well as a theatre performance entitled "Journey 2117", through which the children mimicked Mankind's journey into space. The children also performed a musical entitled "The First Dream", Shadow Fantasy Gallery, and Artworks Pavilion.
The events and programs for orphans organized by Dubai Civil Defense over a period of two weeks to motivate them to actively participate psychologically and intellectually, in order to enhance their talents through the accompanying activities included upgrading their skills in drawing and painting, trips to cinemas, exercises in theatrical performance.
Civil defense programs throughout the camp focused on raising awareness among the children so that they are fully aware of dealing with various types of accidents in a way that guarantees their safety.
Activities also included regular visits to City Walk.
Lt. Col. Ismail Abdullah Ahmed, Director of Port Said fire station, stressed that Dubai Civil Defense performs its social responsibility through organizing activities that include strategic partners, and today we celebrate the conclusion of the winter camp for orphans who represent an important segment of the society, as the civil defense works to support them by devoting the human and social dimension to serve all segments of the society, which reflects the depth of our vision and philosophy.
He added: Dubai Civil Defense has active roles in social responsibility and the sustainability of humanitarian work through continuous activities that will be positively reflected on results indicators, stressing that the winter camp achieved its goals of motivating the children, enhancing their talents and encouraging them to practice their hobbies.
In addition, Captain Dr. Ahmed Yousef Al Shanqiti, Acting Director of Government Communication Department, explained that Dubai Civil Defense has active roles in social responsibility and the sustainability of humanitarian work through continuous activities that will be positively reflected on results indicators, stressing that the winter camp achieved its goals of motivating the children, enhancing their talents and encouraging them to practice their hobbies.
The event was held in the presence and participation of the Government Communication Dept. team and Mr. Adel Omar, Senior Director of Special and Media Projects and Acting Executive Director of Al Jalilah Center for Child Culture.
