About the Cause
Dubai Cares’ programs are designed to reduce, if not remove, the greatest obstacles that prevent children and young people in developing countries from attaining quality education. With each intervention, Dubai Cares evaluates the need for assistance across two key areas:
Access to Education which allows Dubai Cares to improve children’s health and learning environment, increase education enrollment and attainment, increase access to education, reduce absenteeism, increase gender parity and increase promotion rates.
Quality of Education which enables early learning, enhances educational attainment and school progression, improves literacy and numeracy skills among children, enables teachers to access teacher training resulting in better learning outcomes, reduce dropout rates and increase primary school attainment.
Dubai Cares is a long-term advocate of safeguarding children and young people’s right to education and is currently playing a global advocacy role in spreading the knowledge about the importance of providing education to the unprivileged children.
We also champion education through research - There is an overwhelming lack of evidence as to what works to promote children’s learning in crisis-affected contexts. Research plays a pivotal role in tackling this issue.
My Story
In Northern Uganda, the plight of child mothers remains a critical issue that has been exacerbated by years of conflict, poverty, and limited access to education. Many of these young mothers are forced into early motherhood due to socio-economic circumstances, and they often lack the necessary support systems to improve their livelihoods. As a result, they become trapped in a cycle of poverty, which affects not only their well-being but also the future of their children. The primary goal of this campaign is to empower these young women with vocational skills that will enable them to build sustainable livelihoods. Here's why this campaign is vital: Breaking the Cycle of Poverty: Many child mothers are unable to continue their education due to their responsibilities as young parents. By providing them with vocational skills, we aim to offer alternative pathways for economic empowerment. With skills such as tailoring, hairdressing, and other income-generating activities, these mothers can create stable sources of income to support themselves and their children. Building Self-Reliance and Confidence: Vocational training not only equips these young women with technical skills but also instills a sense of self-worth and confidence. Child mothers are often stigmatized by their communities, making it difficult for them to reintegrate into society. Through this program, we aim to restore their dignity and self-reliance, enabling them to contribute meaningfully to their communities.