Since its inception in 2007, Dubai Cares, part of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, has been working towards providing children and youth in developing countries with access to quality education through the design and funding of programs that aim to be impactful, sustainable and scalable. To date, the UAE-based global philanthropic organization has successfully launched education programs reaching over 116 million direct and indirect beneficiaries in 60 developing countries.

Dubai Cares plays a key role in helping achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4, which aims to ensure inclusive and quality education for all, and promote lifelong learning by 2030, by supporting programs in early childhood development, access to quality primary and secondary education, technical and vocational education and training for youth as well as a particular focus on education in emergencies and protracted crises. Moreover, Dubai Cares adopts a strategic approach to improve student enrollment and learning outcomes through an integrated school health and nutrition model that is made up of school-based deworming activities, school feeding, and WASH (Water, Sanitation & Hygiene) in schools. 

Dubai Cares is a civil society organization formally associated with the United Nations Department of Global Communications (UN DGC), as well as a registered non-government organization under IACAD, the charitable activities regulator in Dubai. The UAE-based global philanthropic organization is authorized to raise funds through direct donations and fundraising campaigns, as well as process all permit approvals with IACAD. 

Volunteerism is a powerful tool to Dubai Cares in order to engage people in tackling development challenges. Dubai Cares rallies the UAE wider community through a large spectrum of volunteering and awareness initiatives that are linked to its global mandate. 

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Education

Social Impact

Social Programs

Dubai Cares

Tariq Al Gurg

Reynold Fernandes

Zahra Petafi

Mada AlSuwaidi

Dr. Mustafa Mehrim

Shermin Mheidly

Makram Bou Kheir

Skender Hacine

Malini N Menon

Mohamad Kassem

This department focuses on engaging and managing volunteers to support various community initiatives.

Volunteer Services

This department manages and oversees all aspects of internal and external communications, including digital media and public relations.

Communications Department

This department manages and oversees various programs, ensuring effective implementation and progress towards organizational goals.

Programs Department

This department focuses on developing and managing strategic partnerships while driving marketing initiatives to enhance brand awareness and growth.

Partnerships and Marketing

This department manages employee relations, recruitment, and organizational development.

Dubai Cares

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Teams

Volunteer Services

Communications Department

Programs Department

Partnerships and Marketing

Human Resources

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