Ma’an is based on the founding principle by working together we can achieve more than the sum of our parts. Every day across Abu Dhabi there are individuals, communities and organizations helping people to overcome social challenges. Imagine how much more impact we could make if we put all of those individual efforts together.
Volunteers signed up
Meals provided to workers
Food baskets provided to individuals
Students’ fees tuition covered
Laptops provided to students
Front-line workers benefited from accommodation rooms
Individuals covered for COVID-19 test
Front-line beneficiaries of mental health program
Beneficiaries supported
The Authority of Social Contribution – Ma’an was established in February 2019 under the Department of Community Development in Abu Dhabi with the aim of bringing together the government, the private sector and civil society to support a culture of social contribution and participation.
The Authority will deliver solutions for social challenges with five main pillars of work – a Social Investment Fund, a Social Incubator, Outreach Management, Community Engagement Programs and the introduction of a new type of public contracting, Social Impact Bonds.
Ma’an will support the third sector to flourish in Abu Dhabi, enabling responsible not for profit associations or foundations and social enterprises to contribute to the development of strong, active and connected communities.
The Authority is a ‘Ghadan 21’ accelerator programme initiative, supporting Abu Dhabi to become one of the best places in the world to do business, invest, live, work and visit.
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