SHARJAH POLICE INITIATIVE FOR SCHS Colonel Jassim Al Suwaidi: Cooperation with SCHS is solid and deep-rooted
On Thursday, September 26, 2024, Sharjah Police General Command, in cooperation with the Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services (SCHS), organized the “Back to School” initiative, which was organized by the Community Police and Media and Public Relations Departments. It is a cultural, informative and recreational initiative for SCHS’s students with autism spectrum disorder to celebrate the new school year.
The Sharjah Autism Center and Al Wafa School for Capacity Development presented the event, which featured a wide range of engaging competitions and activities.
After that, the delegation of the Sharjah Police General Command, headed by Colonel Dr. Jassim Al Suwaidi, Head of the Community Police Department, toured the departments and classes of the center and the school, accompanied by Her Excellency Mona Abdul Karim Al Yafei, Director General of SCHS, Dr. Suhaim Al Humaimat, Director of the Sharjah Autism Center, Dr. Samia Mohammed Saleh, Director of Al Wafa School for Capacity Development, and Mr. Saeed Batti Hadid, Public Relations Officer.
The delegation gained knowledge of the most significant initiatives and events that SCHS provides for its students in accordance with best practices while on the tour. The two parties met and talked about how to improve and grow their partnership.
Colonel Dr. Jassim Al Suwaidi emphasized that SCHS's continuing success is a source of pride and honor and that the quality of care it provides to individuals with disabilities is in accordance with the best international norms.
He emphasized that since the organization's founding, collaboration with SCHS has been deeply ingrained. Sharjah Police has consistently and successfully participated in a range of SCHS-organized events and activities. He emphasized that because of the lofty ideals and superior human qualities involved, this engagement is important. He continued by saying that because our brothers with disabilities are an essential part of society, they should receive all the help and consideration possible to ensure their full inclusion in society, empowerment, and achievement of their goals in life.
Colonel Al Suwaidi expressed his joy at interacting with students at SCHS in their classrooms and praised the school for its leadership and commitment to improving the lives of individuals with disabilities and their parents in a variety of fields. He also praised the school for its ongoing desire to include, support, and empower individuals with disabilities within the ideal educational environment to develop their skills and enhance their capabilities.
For her part, Her Excellency Mona Abdul Karim Al Yafei, Director General of SCHS, extended her sincere thanks to the General Command of Sharjah Police and the Community Police Department for their valuable initiative. She stressed that the cooperation between SCHS and Sharjah Police is solid and ongoing and contributes to raising awareness of the principles of social responsibility and its positive effects.
She said, “In accordance with the directives of Her Excellency Sheikha Jameela bint Muhammad Al Qasimi, President of SCHS, and His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, we are constantly working to develop and enhance cooperation with local, Arab, and international institutions, universities, the private sector, and civil society organizations in order to continue providing and developing services in accordance with the most recent practices”.
Al Yafei stated that SCHS is prepared to offer workshops and training programs on how to work with individuals who have a variety of disabilities, particularly autism spectrum disorder. She also expressed SCHS's willingness to raise awareness of the most effective worldwide approaches and to promote ongoing collaboration through channels of communication and coordination.