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
From a young age, I have believed that education is the key to transforming lives. It is more than just a degree—it is a path to independence, a chance to uplift myself and those around me. I have always been a hardworking student, pushing through challenges with determination, but now, I am facing my greatest obstacle yet—financial limitations that threaten to keep me from continuing my education. Growing up, I have seen firsthand how difficult life can be without access to higher education. I have watched people struggle, their dreams fading away because opportunities were out of reach. I refuse to let that be my story. I have the passion, the dedication, and the willingness to work hard—but I need help to take the next step. This fundraising campaign is not just about tuition fees. It is about hope. It is about breaking barriers and proving that with the right support, dreams can come true. Your generosity will not just help me attend college; it will empower me to create a better future, one where I can give back to my community and inspire others to chase their dreams despite hardships. Every contribution, big or small, brings me closer to my goal. Every donation is a symbol of belief in my potential. If you find it in your heart to support my journey, know that you are not just funding an education—you are changing a life. With gratitude, Mohammed Shawkat