Activity 3 : Takatof

What is Takatof?

The Takatof Program for Social Volunteering is a nationwide volunteering initiative in the United Arab Emirates. It is one of the principal initiatives of the Emirates Foundation, a charitable organization

Which year did start? And who started it?
Established in 2005 in the UAE under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and the Deputy Supreme Commander of UAE Armed Forces. Launched in Abu Dhabi in April 2007

What volunteer work have they done?

- Takatof for School Renovation: This program gives volunteers unique opportunities for semi-skilled work in revamping schools – painting, cleaning, gardening and site cleaning, as well as replacing furniture and modernizing library and laboratory facilities.

- Volunteering in the Health Sector:

Volunteers for this program perform highly useful health and administrative activities at hospitals and health centers, such as providing personal support, guidance and other services for patients, as well as receiving visitors and helping nursing staff.

- Takatof for Special Needs:

Participation in this program provides frequent opportunities for volunteers to utilize their leisure time through voluntary work for people with special needs. This develops their skills and life experience through humanitarian action, in collaboration with the various UAE centers for special needs.

How can you help?
Involve in such organizations and help to benefit and help as much as we can from these opportunities.