Established in 2019, the Abu Dhabi Social Support Authority (ADSSA) is the entity responsible for providing social support to low-income families across the Emirate of the Abu Dhabi. It aims to create a positive and sustainable impact through an integrated approach centered on providing a robust social safety net for beneficiary families. It ensures a decent standard of living for them by providing social financial support, empowerment opportunities, education and training. This goal is achieved by fostering positive community engagement in cooperation with various partners and equipping beneficiaries with essential skills to enter the job market, enabling them to become financially independent and socially active families.
The Authority implements its programs based on four key strategic objectives, including the provision of appropriate support to all those in need, the empowerment of beneficiaries, the protection of vulnerable groups, and the implementation of highly efficient and effective operations. Through its empowerment programs, the Authority plays an effective role in raising awareness about the importance of sound financial planning and achieving a sustainable financial lifestyle. Additionally, it conducts specialized social and financial studies that offer insights into the current and future perspectives of the social realities affecting the most deserving families requiring support in Abu Dhabi.
As part of the Emirati Family Growth Support Program and in alignment with Abu Dhabi’s strategy for enhancing family quality of life, ADSSA is implementing two key initiatives: the 'Marriage Loan Initiative' , which supports Emirati citizens preparing to marry in beginning a stable marital life, and the 'Maternity Leave Support for Women Working in the Private Sector' initiative, which is designed to provide Emirati mothers with adequate rest and time to care for their newborns, supporting the growth and well-being of Emirati families in Abu Dhabi.
