Abu Dhabi University Hosts Children From Dar Zayed Family Care at Its Al Ain Campus

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Published June 10th, 2019 - 11:21 GMT

During the event
During the event
Highlights
Abu Dhabi University (ADU) warmly welcomed 26 children from the Dar Zayed Family Care (DZFC) to its Al Ain campus. The

Abu Dhabi University (ADU) warmly welcomed 26 children from the Dar Zayed Family Care (DZFC) to its Al Ain campus. The event, known as ‘Kahatein - which means showing affection to the orphans - was organized as part of the university’s Year of Tolerance initiatives. The objective is to engage with the community, promote inclusivity and spread a positive message of acceptance.

ADU hosted a day of fun-packed activities for orphaned and abandoned children from DFZC, and featured a series of kids’ entertainment including drawing, painting, and a bouncy castle. Children were also treated to a magician show, face painting, mascots and fun games such as puzzles, a ball race, ‘pyramid drop’, and finally the egg-and-spoon relay and sack race. The event served children with complimentary appetizing treats including popcorn and cotton candy, concluding the evening with a dinner.

The event was attended by more than 50 comprising of faculty, staff and volunteering students who came together to make the children’s day-out at ADU truly memorable.

The event was sponsored by Malabar Gold and Starbucks.

Background Information

Abu Dhabi University

The dream began with the Charter of Abu Dhabi University in the year 2000, After three years of planning, the university opened its doors in September 2003, to an entering class of 1,000 students on its two campuses in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain. Unlike other colleges and universities in the UAE, ADU undertook the measures necessary to ensure that all of the degree programs it would offer had secured accreditation from the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in advance of any students enrolling in them.

ADU offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees based upon the American model of higher education.

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