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
In the heart of rural Kenya, young girls face a silent crisis. Every month, many are forced to miss school simply because they lack access to sanitary pads. Without proper menstrual products, they resort to using rags, leaves, or even old newspapers—methods that are not only unhygienic but also rob them of their dignity. Take Aisha, a bright 14-year-old with dreams of becoming a teacher. Each time her period arrives, she stays home, missing crucial lessons and falling behind her peers. The fear of staining her uniform and the shame from potential teasing are too overwhelming. Over time, these absences accumulate, and the risk of dropping out becomes alarmingly real. This isn't just Aisha's story; it's the reality for countless girls across Kenya. Period poverty doesn't just affect their health—it steals their education, confidence, and future. I started this campaign because I believe every girl deserves the chance to learn without interruption. With your support, we aim to provide 1,000 girls with sanitary pads and essential mental health awareness. Together, we can ensure that menstruation doesn't stand in the way of their dreams.