Reminiscing on the past, Majed says that his dedication to environmental volunteering began early in his childhood and was deeply rooted in his commitment to giving back to his home country, the UAE, and his community. This early passion for service carried through to his university years, where he founded a club focused on supporting local communities. Soon after, his leadership skills shone bright when he led the EAD Green Youth Majlis, successfully onboarding over 500 youth into environmental and community service initiatives. His efforts have been recognized through numerous awards, including the Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Environmental Medal and the Sharjah Award for Voluntary Work.
Inspiring Heroes
Majid Bin Saad
" “Plan to Action” can only succeed if we all work side by side. "
Majid Bin Saad, Member of the Sustainability Champions Society
Majed’s ability to encourage people to volunteer is a strength developed over time. First and foremost, he leads by example, demonstrating the importance of dedication and hard work. Moreover, he ensures there is an element of joy to volunteering activities, such as kayaking at the mangrove-planting events, making the experience enjoyable and rewarding. He also emphasises the networking opportunities that come with volunteering, highlighting the potential to form meaningful connections. Majed underscores the importance of commitment and uses visually appealing content to showcase the beauty and impact of their efforts.
Looking ahead, Majed aims to apply his skills to make an even greater impact. He plans to create more opportunities for youth to engage in meaningful volunteer work, ensuring the sustainability and growth of these initiatives. By continuously teaching himself new skills, Majed remains self-sufficient and capable of effectively managing and expanding his projects. His vision for the future is one of greater community involvement, environmental stewardship, and a legacy of inspired youth dedicated to making a difference.
Do you feel inspired to volunteer alongside Majed? You can find Athr’s Instagram page @athr_uae
Majed’s ability to encourage people to volunteer is a strength developed over time. First and foremost, he leads by example, demonstrating the importance of dedication and hard work. Moreover, he ensures there is an element of joy to volunteering activities, such as kayaking at the mangrove-planting events, making the experience enjoyable and rewarding. He also emphasises the networking opportunities that come with volunteering, highlighting the potential to form meaningful connections. Majed underscores the importance of commitment and uses visually appealing content to showcase the beauty and impact of their efforts.
Looking ahead, Majed aims to apply his skills to make an even greater impact. He plans to create more opportunities for youth to engage in meaningful volunteer work, ensuring the sustainability and growth of these initiatives. By continuously teaching himself new skills, Majed remains self-sufficient and capable of effectively managing and expanding his projects. His vision for the future is one of greater community involvement, environmental stewardship, and a legacy of inspired youth dedicated to making a difference.
Do you feel inspired to volunteer alongside Majed? You can find Athr’s Instagram page @athr_uae