Municipalities, housing sector records over 3 million volunteer hours in 1H 2026
RIYADH — The municipalities and housing sector recorded more than three million volunteer hours during the first half of 2026, with more than 179,000 male and female volunteers participating in 6,700 volunteer opportunities. These were carried out through municipalities, municipal authorities, and housing entities, with the participation of nonprofit associations and organizations. The volunteer…
In the first half of 2026, over three million volunteer hours were logged by municipalities and the housing sector, according to reports from Riyadh. This impressive figure stems from the participation of more than 179,000 male and female volunteers in 6,700 different volunteer opportunities. These initiatives were organized and executed through various entities, including municipalities, municipal authorities, housing entities, and nonprofit associations.
The volunteer efforts spanned a wide range of sectors related to the work of the municipal and housing sectors. These areas included support for housing services, the maintenance and enhancement of parks and public facilities, pilgrim services, environmental safety, road maintenance, and basic infrastructure upkeep. In 2025, the same sectors saw the involvement of over 300,000 volunteers, contributing to a variety of tasks such as housing support, urban landscape improvement, monitoring and inspection, food preservation, dignified care for the deceased, and comprehensive volunteering.
The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing emphasized its commitment to overseeing the development of the volunteer work system. This includes empowering its entities and partners, enhancing integration with the nonprofit sector, and striving to expand volunteer opportunities. The ultimate goal is to improve the quality of initiatives and maximize their social and development impact.
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