Dubai Cares: Volunteering for Education
Dubai Cares has reached more than 116 million beneficiaries in 60 countries since 2007, with a record 9,700 volunteers in 2024.
Dubai Cares is a UAE-based foundation that has funded education programmes for children and young people in developing countries since 2007.
What they do
Dubai Cares supports schools and learning programmes abroad. By the end of 2024 it had run 260 programmes with 143 partners, along with 48 advocacy initiatives and 40 research programmes, and had disbursed more than AED 1 billion.
Why it matters
Its programmes have reached more than 116 million direct and indirect beneficiaries in 60 developing countries. It also gives people in the UAE a practical way to help: a record 9,700 volunteers took part in 2024. That makes it one of the most practical ways for families, schools and workplaces here to support children’s education far beyond the UAE.
How to get involved
You can register through the volunteer page on the Dubai Cares site, or take part through Volunteer Emirates or Students for Students. You can also donate online, or eat out during Taste of Giving, when part of the bill at participating restaurants supports Dubai Cares programmes.
Checked on 8 November 2026, details can change.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Dubai Cares do?
It funds education programmes for children and young people in developing countries, with more than 116 million beneficiaries in 60 countries since 2007.
Can UAE residents volunteer with Dubai Cares?
Yes. A record 9,700 volunteers took part in 2024, and you can register on the volunteer page of its site.
What is Taste of Giving?
A Dubai Cares fundraiser where a portion of proceeds from participating restaurants and food outlets supports its programmes.
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