In August of this year, Abu Dhabi's Department of Community Development, or DCD, formed a Youth Social Council to serve as an incubator platform for the youth to utilize their creativity and innovative ideas for sustainable community development.
The Youth Council tries to inculcate a culture of social work among young people. In support of the national agenda for the youth and the country's vision for future, it hopes to act as a bridge between the youth and decision makers. Serving as a link between social organizations and various youth entities, the Council will also spearhead specific initiatives for youngsters and create a broader system to coordinate all youth-related initiatives and projects.
Half of Abu Dhabi’s population is aged between 15 and 35 years old. “This Social Youth Council will empower young people and enable them to build a foundation for creativity, innovation and excellence,” said Dr Fahad Al Neyadi, acting undersecretary at the department.