Sharjah Award for Voluntary Work

Sharjah Award for Voluntary Work
Awarded for"educate the public about volunteer work, volunteer opportunities, and how to participate in volunteer programmes offered by institutions, as well as to help promote the culture of volunteerism in society"[1]
Date2011; 13 years ago (2011)
CountryUnited Arab Emirates
Presented by

Emirate of Sharjah

Sharjah Award for Voluntary Work (SAVW) is an award bestowed by the government of the United Arab Emirates to recognize the contributions of the works of volunteers in both public and private sectors. It is the first of its kind in the UAE and the Arab world bestowed annually by the sovereign ruler of the Emirate of Sharjah. It is administered by the Sharjah Award for Voluntary Work's board of trustees.[2]

It is bestowed upon any individual, institution, groups, and organisations, including in public and private sectors. It is focused on recognizing volunteer work such as spreading awareness programs concerning volunteer initiatives offered by government and NGOs.[3]

  1. ^ Digital, Traffic (2021-12-15). "SAVW's Sharjah Exhibition for Voluntary Work concluded". SAVW's Sharjah Exhibition for Voluntary Work concluded. Retrieved 2022-03-11.
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  3. ^ Digital, Traffic (2020-12-19). "Sharjah Award for Voluntary Work launches 1st virtual exhibition". Sharjah Award for Voluntary Work launches 1st virtual exhibition. Retrieved 2022-03-11.