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Expand your knowledge and stay up-to-date on the latest sustainability trends with our online webinars. We believe that sharing knowledge is a key element in creating a sustainable future, and that’s why we have created a platform to host insightful and informative webinars. Our webinars cover various topics, such as sustainable business practices, eco-friendly living, and environmental conservation. The page will regularly update with upcoming webinars, and you can also access recordings of past webinars. Join us and a community of like-minded individuals and organizations in our efforts to create a better and more sustainable future.

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Team building for regeneration

Team building activities with meaning – Article By Eedama’s team Embracing Sustainability in Team Building 50 years ago, team building activities in organizations used to be planned as organized retreat sessions: two days in remote locations with a clear agenda, mostly focused on leisure and commendations of accomplishments. As the objectives of the teambuilding meetups […]

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Events

Eedama hosted sustainable events: Masdar Festival with workshops and games since 2019, a sustainability event at Sorbonne University with discussions and workshops, and Takaful Emarati Women Day with DIY eco-friendly products and upcycling activities.

Team Building

Eedama organized team-building events for HP, Capgemini, and Standard Chartered Bank, where employees made DIY beauty products for female labor camp workers, focusing on natural, organic ingredients and thoughtful messaging.

Impact Entrepreneurship

Eedama’s impact entrepreneurship projects include a 30-day training for 50 women entrepreneurs in Lebanon (Feb-Sep 2020) and ongoing targeted training for CSOs across the Middle East since July 2022, focusing on strategy, financial management, HR, digital marketing, and project management

Sustainability Training & Graduate Programs

Eedama’s 2023 initiatives included sustainability training for ADNOC Sour Gas employees and managerial environmental decision-making workshops for the Department of Culture & Tourism, aligned with COP 28 and UN SDGs. In 2020, we developed comprehensive sustainability training for Majid Al Futtaim staff and students, emphasizing carbon neutrality, water conservation, and sustainable living.

Eco-Tourism & Immersion Programs

Eedama is the main Eco Tour Provider in the UAE for multiple travel agencies since 2019 such as: Sharaf Tours, Arabian Adventures, Rida Tourism and more.

School Trips, Workshops & Camps

Since 2015, Eedama has hosted over 10,000 people at Masdar, developing diverse programs for various age groups and audiences. In August 2020, Eedama expanded to youth entrepreneurship, conducting the Young Explorers program with high school students in Sharjah. The program included ideation, team building, financial management, and entrepreneurship, led by a team of experts.

Installations & Design

Eedama undertook multiple sustainability projects, including a villa design in Dubai focusing on reducing heat radiation and energy usage, complemented by a productive permaculture garden and renewable energy systems. The Halyoun project involved a comprehensive permaculture design on 8000sqm, including water management and organic produce branding. At Um Al Arab School, a classroom was transformed to emphasize sustainability, featuring upcycled furniture and various eco-friendly systems. Al Khitim School implemented the UAE’s largest school-based aquaponics system, fostering hands-on student engagement.

How can Civil Society Organisations Become More Sustainable?

Empower your mission for a sustainable future! Our latest booklet ‘How Civil Society Organisations Can Become More Sustainable’ is your guide to innovative solutions and lasting impact. Crafted with expertise from Eedama and The Asfari Foundation’s Tabadol program, it’s packed with insights on project management, financial strategies, and more.