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
Hello! My name is Zawar, and I am currently an undergraduate student at the University of the People, based in California, USA, studying fully online while residing in Dubai, UAE. Ever since I can remember, education has been the most important goal in my life. I strongly believe that knowledge and learning can transform not only an individual’s life but also the community and society they belong to. I come from a humble background, and my family has always emphasized the value of education. Despite our financial challenges, they have supported me as much as possible to pursue my studies. Education has always been my path to a better future, and I am deeply committed to making the most of this opportunity. However, despite my determination and dedication, I have encountered financial difficulties that threaten my ability to continue my studies. I am currently enrolled at the University of the People, which is an online university based in California, USA. This platform has provided me with an incredible opportunity to pursue higher education in a flexible and accessible way. I am studying an undergraduate program that will help me build the knowledge, skills, and expertise required to create a meaningful career and contribute positively to society. Unfortunately, while the university has provided me with a scholarship, it only covers course assessment fees. Other essential academic expenses, such as official documents, course materials, and other required costs, are not inc