Zayed Higher Organization for People of Determination confirmed that the celebration on August 19 of each year of the "World Humanitarian Day" which bears the slogan “One Hand Does Not Clap” for the current year 2022, is an opportunity to promote the values of love, tolerance, giving and human brotherhood. "Humanitarian work in the UAE has become a purely authentic approach and behavior of the UAE and its honorable people in adherence to the late founding leader approach, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may Allah rest his soul in peace, and in harmony with the instructions of the wise leadership" the Organization said.
The "One Community, Hand by Hand" initiative was implemented with the participation of People of Determination and Al Wahda Academy juniors under 13 in the Shahama area by distributing juice and water to workers in some construction areas in Abu Dhabi. This was done within the framework of the humanitarian mission and the societal integration of People of Determination carried out by Zayed Higher Organization for People of Determination, since humanity is an integral part of the customs, traditions and ethics of the various components of the UAE society and since it is part of the morals urged by all monotheistic religions. Helping them and being kind to them is among the morals of a Muslim who cares about the affairs of others.
The Organization noted that humanitarian work is one of the broadest fields in which people may work, as it achieves humanity among groups of society, and includes a number of domains, for example, providing support and assistance to the poor and needy people and building an integrated society through the creation of voluntary teams in society.
For its part, the Al Wahda Sports Club Academy confirmed that humanitarian work is a civilized approach, and duty of every human being since all customs and revealed religions incited its importance, and that the participation of football players of the al-Wahda club in this initiative intends to achieve societal purposes of supporting and promoting initiative to integrate People of Determination in societal participations and to accustom and educate young people on compassion, to enhancing brotherhood, and to establish the values of humanity among the members of society, and the great importance of humanitarian work as it contributes to helping those who counter difficulties and critical conditions in meeting the requirements of life.
It is should be mentioned that World Humanitarian Day is defined as one of the international days celebrated in August of each year, with the aim to recall humanitarian workers, the unprecedented obstacles and challenges they counter while performing their relief tasks, and their tireless and continuous attempts to reach people around the world, and providing them with assistance during humanitarian crises such as floods,, earthquakes, wars, conflicts and epidemics outbreak.
Each year, World Humanitarian Day focuses on a theme, bringing together partners across the humanitarian system range to advocate for the survival, well-being and dignity of people affected by crises, and for the safety and security of aid workers.