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 Zayn Sharma, I am 9 years old. I believe in the present day world, a child is navigating the rollercoaster of emotions: joy one minute, frustration the next. Mental health education equips them to understand these ups and downs. Understanding emotions helps children build healthy relationships. They learn to deal with stress, manage anxieties, and bounce back from setbacks. By understanding their mental needs, children can develop healthy habits like exercise, relaxation techniques, and positive self-talk. Mental health education is especially crucial in underdeveloped countries. Underdeveloped countries often have limited access to mental health professionals and services. Education empowers individuals and communities to identify early warning signs, manage symptoms, and seek help when needed. By investing in mental health education for children and adolescents, underdeveloped countries can foster a future generation with better emotional well-being, leading to increased productivity, stronger social bonds, and a more resilient society. Overall, mental health education in underdeveloped countries is not just a matter of well-being, but a critical investment in building a stronger, healthier future for individuals and communities. Seeing a major part of the world suffer from mental health issues mainly because of the lack of awareness and education is what made me start this campaign. I request your support and contribution. Thank you.