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
At the Dubai Airline Operators Committee (AOC), we believe in the power of collective action to drive meaningful change. The "Wings of Hope" campaign was born from our shared vision of leveraging the strength of the aviation community to support a cause that transcends borders: education. For us, "Wings of Hope" represents more than a fundraising initiative—it is a symbol of our commitment to giving back and empowering children worldwide with the tools they need to build better futures. Education is the foundation of progress, yet millions of children still lack access to quality learning opportunities. This campaign is deeply personal to us because we see it as an extension of our mission to connect people and opportunities. Just as aviation bridges distances, "Wings of Hope" aims to bridge the gap between dreams and reality for children in need. Every contribution to this campaign is a step toward creating a world where every child has the chance to thrive. It’s a testament to the belief that together, as an industry and a community, we can uplift lives and create lasting change. "Wings of Hope" is our way of leaving a legacy of compassion, impact, and opportunity.