Sanid Program Trains 341 Volunteers In Emergency Response Across UAE During Ramadan

The Emirates Foundation, through its Sanid Program, successfully completed the Sanid Civil Protection and Safety Initiative during Ramadan. This program aimed to improve community preparedness for emergencies and involved 341 volunteers from 22 nationalities.

Training sessions were held at community centers in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, and Ras Al Khaimah. Over six two-day sessions, volunteers completed a total of 2,046 training hours to strengthen their crisis response skills, as per the official statement.

The initiative focused on essential skills like first aid, home safety, firefighting, and disaster response. Certified experts from the Sanid Program, along with specialized volunteer trainers, conducted the sessions to ensure participants were well-prepared to handle emergencies.

Sanid Initiative Equips Volunteers with Essential Emergency Response Skills

The Sanid Civil Protection and Safety Initiative provided essential training to help participants handle emergencies and disasters effectively.

The first set of courses covered volunteer ethics, disaster preparedness, and leadership in crises. Volunteers learned about their role in emergency response, how to manage disasters safely, and how to lead and coordinate rescue efforts.

The second set of courses focused on practical skills, including basic first aid, safe injury transport, and firefighting. Participants received hands-on training in life-saving techniques, proper methods for moving injured individuals, and fire suppression strategies.

Emirates Foundation Expands Sanid Program and Plans New Initiatives for Community Preparedness

Following the success of the initiative, the Emirates Foundation is committed to creating new training programs within the Sanid framework. The foundation aims to reach more people and ensure the continued availability of security and safety training.

More initiatives to improve community preparedness for emergencies are planned for 2025. The Emirates Foundation is a government-backed organization in the UAE that focuses on promoting social development and empowering individuals and communities.

Established in 2005, it aims to address key societal challenges through initiatives in various sectors, including education, youth development, volunteerism, and humanitarian aid.

Sanid Program's Contributions to Emergency Response and Humanitarian Aid

Sanid volunteers have assisted in national and international crises, providing vital support in relief operations. The program has trained volunteers in firefighting, first aid, and life-saving techniques, ensuring they can respond effectively during emergencies.

Through initiatives like the Sanid Civil Protection and Safety Initiative, Sanid has trained thousands of volunteers in disaster management, leadership, and crisis response across the UAE.