Dubai’s Community Development Authority (CDA) honored 30 nonprofit organizations at Emirates Towers as part of the second edition of the Ethraa Empowerment Program, an initiative aligned with the “Year of Community” and aimed at strengthening social cohesion and institutional capacity across the emirate.
Dubai Authority Recognizes 30 Nonprofit Groups in Second Ethraa Empowerment Program
The organizations were recognized across three tiers: 13 received Gold status, 10 Silver, and 7 Bronze. Awards were based on performance in governance, service quality, sustainability, partnerships, and measurable social impact.
Ethraa is built on three pillars - Institutional Enablement, Human and Social Capital, and Sustainability and Performance Excellence - and is designed to strengthen nonprofit performance and long-term resilience in line with the Dubai Social Agenda 33.
The second edition assessed 159 nonprofit organizations, applying an enhanced evaluation framework focused on governance and alignment between institutional objectives and activities. The assessments were conducted through an independent process led by specialized experts, in cooperation with the Dubai Quality Group, and in accordance with Federal Decree Law No. 50 of 2023 governing nonprofit classifications.
CDA said the program is intended not only as an evaluation mechanism but as a broader empowerment framework to support organizational development, public trust, and sustained social impact.
The authority reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the nonprofit sector as a key partner in meeting community needs and advancing Dubai’s long-term social development goals.
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Oksana Bozhko is a Contributor to Dubai Voice.
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