Social development ministry launches ‘Ayadi’ volunteer work platform

Muscat: The Ministry of Social Development yesterday launched the “Ayadi” or Hands platform for volunteer work, aimed at promoting a culture of volunteering and managing it with high professionalism and efficiency by providing a supportive digital environment.

The platform will establish a unified database and statistics on volunteer work and volunteers in the Sultanate of Oman.

The event was held under the patronage of Sayyid Saud bin Hilal Al Busaidi, Governor of Muscat.

“Ayadi” is the first digital platform dedicated to enhancing and organizing the values of volunteer work in Oman. It aligns with the “Oman 2040” vision under the priority of well-being and social protection, which focuses on creating an enabling environment for social responsibility programs and voluntary contributions.

The platform will provide diverse volunteer opportunities that promote positive participation, a sense of belonging, and community solidarity, thereby supporting national goals of building an empowered society that actively contributes to shaping development pathways.

The launch ceremony witnessed the introduction of the first three initiatives on the platform. Sohar Port and Freezone announced the launch of the “Our Sea, Our Responsibility” initiative, which aims to enhance community responsibility and environmental awareness to preserve coastal ecosystems and support marine resource sustainability. The initiative targets around 200 volunteers.

The Oman Design Association introduced the “Oman Design Week” initiative to engage Omani youth in organizing an annual event celebrating design and promoting Oman’s cultural identity, with the participation of about 10 volunteers.

Meanwhile, Salalah Volunteer Team’s initiative, “Hands of Good,” focuses on environmental and community efforts in the rugged mountainous areas of Dhofar.

It aims to open mountain roads and trails, clean water channels, and natural springs, improving the lives of local residents and their living environment.

The initiative targets around 30 volunteers. -ONA