Majed Abdullah Bin Saad: Making Volunteering Fun
Young Emirati volunteer Majed Abdullah Bin Saad founded ATHR, which links volunteers, companies and government on projects in all seven emirates.
Majed Abdullah Bin Saad is a young Emirati volunteer and the founder of ATHR, a homegrown initiative whose name comes from the Arabic word for impact.
What they do
ATHR connects government bodies, private organisations and individuals on community and nature projects. It has three parts: the ATHR programme of hands-on social experiences, ATHR Stations (MAHATAT), which are mobile outreach set-ups, and the ATHR Platform, an online space for volunteers. It has worked with more than 40 major entities across all seven emirates.
Why it matters
He has volunteered for the environment since childhood, led the EAD Green Youth Majlis, which brought more than 500 young people into environmental and community service, and was chosen as one of the IUCN UAE Young Changemakers for the World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi in October 2025. His awards include the Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Environmental Medal and the Sharjah Award for Voluntary Work.
How to get involved
He tries to make volunteering enjoyable, for example with kayaking at mangrove planting events. ATHR does not have a website we could find, and it shares its work on its official Instagram account.
Checked on 8 November 2026, details can change.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ATHR mean?
ATHR comes from the Arabic word for impact. It is the initiative founded by Majed Abdullah Bin Saad.
Where does ATHR work?
Across all seven emirates, with more than 40 major entities as partners.
How can I follow ATHR's activities?
Through its official Instagram account, @athr_uae, which is linked from the UAE Year of Sustainability page about him.
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