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
My name is Jack, and I come from a humble background, carrying within me a dream that refuses to fade — the dream of completing my education and building a better future. Ever since I was a child, I believed that education is the key that can unlock doors I never imagined possible. It’s not just about personal success; it’s about lifting my family and giving back to my community. Growing up, I watched my parents work tirelessly just to make ends meet. The idea of going to university felt distant, almost unreachable. But I never gave up. I studied under candlelight when electricity failed, borrowed old textbooks from relatives, and did everything I could to stay on the path I had envisioned for myself. Eventually, I made it to university and began studying a subject I’ve always been passionate about. But the financial burden quickly became overwhelming. Tuition fees, transportation, books, and even daily meals started to weigh heavily on me. I tried working part-time to support myself, but it affected my academic performance, and I began to feel my dream slipping away. That’s why I’ve launched this campaign — not just to ask for help, but to share my story and reach out to those who believe in the power of education. Every contribution, no matter how small, means the world to me. It’s not just financial support; it’s a message of hope, a sign that someone believes in me.