Takatof was set up to help young people become more engaged citizens and use their free time productively. It offers meaningful opportunities to volunteer, helping to build confidence, team working skills and networks which can support future employment. Takatof also offers services to corporates to establish employee volunteering programs and helps to promote a culture of volunteering across the UAE.
SANID is an emergency response volunteering program that draws on the strengths of proven international models. It unites volunteers and prepares them to cope with national and international emergencies, thus demonstrating the country’s readiness to manage any crisis situation. The program is offering services to corporates interested in building their own emergency preparedness and government entities seeking to build this skill set nationwide.
Think Science aims to offset the decline in young people studying Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) by getting them inspired about the professional opportunities in this space. The program aims to excite youth about the application of science in the modern world, encourage them to pursue their studies in this area and connect them to businesses looking for STEM talent.
Esref Sah promotes financial literacy amongst Emirati youth helping young people to manage their personal finances better. This is done through education about budgeting and saving and also through peer mentors. It also works with the education authorities to embed financial literacy into the national curriculum and with financial institutions to help them better serve their customers.
Kafa’at aims to encourage more youth to join the private sector by helping them become ‘job ready’. It provides leadership skills and knowledge about enterprise and social enterprise through training, mentoring and internships. Through its various modules, the program aims to inspire youth about a career in business and to connect private sector companies to top local talent.
Dawamee aims to enable and empower unemployed youth across the UAE. It supports them in developing a career based on market-driven demand and yet can be accessed remotely or on part time bases. Through the launch of the first specialized on-line portal to provide flexible and remote job opportunities.
Minister of Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation and Chairman of Emirates Foundation
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation and Chairman of Emirates Foundation and on behalf of Emirates Foundation, we are delighted to announce the launch of Think Science World Fair, the largest science-based event for youth in the Middle East and North Africa region, which will take place in Dubai from April 18-23, 2020. The Think Science World Fair will welcome youth aged 15 to 25 from across the globe to compete in Think Science World Competition which encourages youth to design science-based innovations that address society’s most pressing challenges. In addition, leading industry giants in the field of science, technology and innovation (STI) will be invited to showcase the latest technological breakthroughs through the Think Science Connect Platform which attracts over 28,000 visitors annually.
Minister of Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation and Chairman of Emirates Foundation
For the first time, the Think Science World Fair, will bring together the most talented youth minds from across the world, with a focus on empowering the next generation of scientists!
Be ready for action packed activities that will bring thousands of youth from across the globe to promote science, technology and innovation through interactive hand-on experiments, educational workshops and explosive shows showcasing the magic behind science.
It’s a celebration of science you won’t want to miss out on!
Think on Stage will host the opening ceremony, on-stage panel debates, youth exchange night for international delegations, national and international guest speakers from industry and academia and the prestigious closing ceremony and awarding which announces all competition winners
The Discussion Clinics will act as an engagement platform to power youth-focused dialogue to shape innovative solutions for global challenges.
The Think Future zone will be used to announce the launching of initiatives, display examples of innovation in practice while acting as an open incubation platform for potential incubators/accelerators to youth.
