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 Edmond, and I’ve always believed that kindness, when done intentionally and consistently, can change the world. That’s why I created RAKOSAT – Random Acts of Kindness, One Step at a Time. Starting this June, I’ll be walking from the southern coast of Iran all the way to my homeland, Armenia—crossing deserts, mountains, and countless villages. This isn’t just a physical journey; it’s a mission to reconnect with people, listen to their stories, and bring smiles in the form of small, meaningful acts of kindness—like giving soccer balls to children in remote villages, helping farmers, or simply being present in places often overlooked. I’m doing this without sponsors, without a big team—just my backpack, my camera, and a heart full of purpose. Every donation helps me carry out these acts along the way and reminds me that even though I’m walking alone, I’m not alone. This campaign isn’t just about raising money—it’s about creating a ripple effect of human connection and generosity. Your support helps fuel this mission. Together, we can turn steps into stories, and stories into hope.