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
I am a 17-year-old student deeply passionate about the mental well-being and health of others. Ever since I was young, I've been fascinated by how the mind works and how psychological support can transform lives. This passion for psychology has not only shaped my academic interests but has also driven my desire to make a meaningful impact in my community and beyond. During the summer of Year 12, I felt compelled to take action and share this passion with others. I realized that while mental health awareness was growing, there was still much to be done, especially in providing support and resources for people facing mental health challenges. This led me to establish a Psychological Society within my school—a space where students could come together, learn, and raise awareness about the importance of mental well-being. However, I wanted this initiative to extend beyond the walls of our school. I envisioned our society becoming a platform for making a real difference in the lives of those in need. Education is a powerful tool for positive change, and I believe that everyone, regardless of their circumstances, deserves access to it. That’s why we started organizing events with the goal of raising funds for charities that focus on education and mental health, like Dubai Cares, which works tirelessly to improve the lives of children around the world through education.