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
The GPower (Girl Power) Coding Project is a flagship initiative by Asustem Robotics Academy designed to empower girls and young women in Ghana through coding and technology education. This transformative project bridges the gender gap in STEM fields by equipping girls with essential digital skills, fostering creativity, and preparing them for careers in technology and innovation. Project Overview Launched to address the under representation of girls in STEM, the GPower Coding Project introduces participants to practical coding and digital skills through a structured and inclusive curriculum. The program focuses on delivering hands-on training in: Scope: Coding and Programming: Python, Scratch, and website development. App Development: Using platforms like MIT App Inventor to create real-world applications. Cybersecurity Basics: Teaching safe digital practices and online security. Introduction to AI: Familiarizing participants with artificial intelligence concepts and applications. The project is conducted through interactive workshops, coding camps, and school-based training sessions, ensuring accessibility to participants across urban and rural areas.