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There are many charities and support groups active in Abu Dhabi and across the UAE and here we have around up of them...
6 March 2013
| Last updated on 5 June 2017
There are many charities and support groups active in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and across the UAE and here we have around up of them...
Abu Dhabi Based Charities
The Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation
The Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation was established by Law No. 20 in July 2007, issued by his Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, may God save and bless him.
The vision of the Foundation is “Pioneering Initiatives for Welfare” and its strategies are focused on health and education on domestic, regional and global scales. The educational strategy of the Foundation includes supporting vocational educational projects in countries of the region, health needs related to malnutrition, child protection and care and the provision of safe water on a global level. Visit their Website
Medecins Sans Frontiers
MSF is one of the world's leading independent organisations for medical humanitarian aid, giving quality medical care to people caught in crisis regardless of race, religion, or political affiliation. Every day, more than 27,000 MSF field staff provide assistance around the world to people whose survival is threatened by violence, neglect, or catastrophe, primarily due to armed conflict, epidemics, malnutrition, exclusion from health care or natural disasters. Connect with them on Facebook or on their website.
WWF
When it comes to volunteering the world is divided in to two halves: those who have chosen to make a difference and those who have not...yet! It is with this thought that we initiated the volunteering programme in 2009. And never for a single minute did we imagine that in less than a year the numbers would not only double but triple! Our volunteers come from different backgrounds, skills, inclinations and interests. Exceeding our expectations in every way, they have contributed with their time, talent and passion, inspiring us to move forward . We are thrilled to receive your support in any way possible. We offer many volunteering opportunities.Visit their website for more information.
The UAE Red Crescent
The UAE Red Crescent Authority has been founded on 31/01/1983 and received international recognition as the member No. 139 in the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies as of 08/27/1986.
HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan was appointed the Chairman of the Board of the Red Crescent in 1986 and Chairman of the Authority in 1993, which gave impetus to the humanitarian efforts of the Auhtority.
In 1997, the role of the Authority was further strengthened by acceptance of Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak for the position of the Honorary President of the UAE Red Crescent. In 2001, the UAE Red Crescent was chosen the second best humanitarian authority at the level of the continent of Asia. For more information please visit the red crescent website.
The Zayed Bin Sultan Al-Nahayan Charitable and Humanitarian Organisation
The Zayed Bin Sultan Al-Nahayan Charitable and Humanitarian was established in 1992 following an Amiri Decree issued by the founder and owner of the benefaction, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al-Nahayan –may God rest his soul in peace- with an amount of US$ one million as an endowment fund, whereby all its revenue would be utilized to fund projects as well as charitable and humanitarian activities inside and outside the country. See the website for more details.
Ewa'a Shelters for Women and Children
Every human being has the right to live freely and with dignity. It is a natural right offered by Allah to all humans without exception or discrimination. On the basis this deep-rooted belief, we, in the Refugee Centre for Women and Child Victims of Human Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation, try to bring smiles back to victims’ faces and revive their sense of dignity. Retrieving smiles means rebuilding components of the victims’ lives before they rejoin society afresh. It also means that they become strong, able to be rehabilitated and develop themselves and their surrounding environment. Please visit their website to learn more.
Dubai Based Charities
The British Community Assistance Fund (BCAF)
The British Community Assistance Fund (BCAF) is a non profit Organization run by volunteers from the resident British Community, which endeavours to provide help to British subjects who find themselves in distress in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, through no fault of their own. Where possible, help can be provided in the form of legal, financial, medical assistance, repatriation, as well as counseling if required, for those with marital difficulties and for the bereaved. As BCAF relies solely on donations and funds raised through hosting events we are always seeking new volunteers; if you or your friends can offer your services in your free time we would be delighted if you would contact us: 24 hour Helpline Telephone: (04) 337-1413
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Volunteer in Dubai
Volunteer in Dubai was founded in mid 2008 with the purpose of bringing together any charity, organization or cause with residents that are eager to volunteer their time and give back to the community.
Volunteer in Dubai is here to connect the residents with the charities and non-profit organizations that need help the most. Volunteer in Dubai works with several charities to support a variety of different causes and events in the city. Sing in online and you will get instant information about diverse ways in which you can volunteer, be it through donating a few hours of your time or through a specific skill you have to offer. Visit www.volunteerindubai.com, register as a member, and you will begin to receive emails notifying you of events that need volunteer support.
Dubai Foundation for Women and Children (DFWAC)
Dubai Foundation for Women and Children (DFWAC) is the first licensed non-profit shelter in the UAE for women and children victims of domestic violence, child abuse, and human trafficking. It was established in July 2007 by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to offer victims immediate protection and support services in accordance with international human rights obligations. The Foundation provides a helpline, emergency shelter, and support services to women and children victims. DFWAC aims to protect physically, sexually, and emotionally abused women and children, prevent ongoing abuse and the escalation of violence, and promote social awareness through education and outreach. www.dfwac.ae
The Fairy Godmother Club
The Fairy Godmother Club is set up to help, support and give advise to all the families and their children in Dubai. As we are away from our homelands children miss their Grannie and Grandad's, Aunties Uncles, so lets help support and become surrogate families to all.
Visit their Facebook page>>
Emirates Cancer Foundation
The Emirates Cancer Foundation offers information in both English and Arabic regarding all types of cancer, treatments, hospitals in the UAE, important links and other information that may be useful to cancer patients or care givers. The Emirates Cancer Foundation (ECF) is a non-profit, non-governmental organization (run or led). It was created by a group of dedicated volunteers and professionals with the aim of raising awareness about cancer to the people of the UAE, Middle East and all other Arabic-speaking regions and to educate and support them. www.cancer.ae
Sharjah Charity International (SCI)
Sharjah Charity International (SCI) assists needy people inside and outside the UAE and has several location in East Africa, Asia and Middle East.
Society Objectives:Sponsorship of orphans, widows & poor people through financial, moral & cultural support. Providing urgent aid & relief in emergencies such as earthquakes, cyclone, floods & wars inside & outside UAE. Collection of fasting persons food Zakat & sacrifices (immolation) prices. Construction of Schools, centers, mosques, clinic & drilling of wells.. etc in additionn to establishment of investment endowments (Wagaf) projects. Receive Zakat & donation funds & distribute them to the relevant people who deserve. Visit the website www.shjc.info
Pink Caravan
It is the first of its kind; it’s part of "Kashf" initiative lunched by Friends Of Cancer Patients.Pink Caravan is an ongoing three years campaign, not restricted to a particular month of the year, working on providing series programs to spread awareness through education and screening with a strong focus on the remote regions within the UAE to activate change in our community. Pink Caravan is a series of programmes which actively spreads awareness of breast cancer through education and screening, with focus on rural areas, to activate change. www.pinkcaravan.ae
Breast Cancer Arabia
Breast Cancer Arabia provides the three things that a woman will need if she is diagnosed with breast cancer; high quality information about breast cancer and its treatment, a place to go and get treatment and lastly a support system – the online community. The primary mission of the Breast Cancer Arabia Foundation is to pay for breast cancer treatment for those women who cannot afford it. It will also look to provide online training courses for doctors and nurses, in the region, who wish to become more specialised in the treatment and care of breast cancer. www.breastcancerarabia.com
Friends Of Cancer Patients- FOCP
Over the last decade FOCP, an NGO registered charity, has continuously delivers moral, financial and clinical support to over 700 patients and families who have been touch by cancer, along with promoting awareness about early detectable cancers. Friends of Cancer Patients Society (FOCP) is a charitable, volunteer-based foundation operating as a specialized entity under the umbrella of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs in Sharjah. FOCP was established during 1999 in accordance with the directives and under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher Bint Mohammed AI-Qasimi, President of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs, and wife of the Ruler of Sharjah & Federal Supreme Council Member His Royal Highness Dr. Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al-Qasimi. www.focp.ae
Valley Of Love
Snehatazvara or Valley of Love (VOL) operates from a small room in Al Ghusais. Established with the aim of lending a helping hand to those in need irrespective of caste, creed, colour or sex, its members are everywhere and can be reached anytime. C.P. Mathew, a full-time member, gave up his family business to look into the increasing number of cases being brought to their attention. Soon the members started making weekly visits to the hospitalised, providing shelter to destitutes, rescuing women forced into prostitution, visiting prison inmates every week, tracking down family members of unclaimed bodies or raising funds. Visit thevalleyoflove.blogspot.com for their latest appeals for help and assitance.
Mawaheb from Beautiful People
Mawaheb from Beautiful People is an art studio for adults from16 years with special needs.The studio suitably located in the culturally rich Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood (formally known as the Bastakiya) is a space where student artists can learn artistic skills and develop their self confidence in a relaxed safe environment. Our welcoming atmosphere also ensures that we treat our students as individuals with freedom of thought and action. We invite visitors to visit Mawaheb and view our art gallery or sit and have a coffee with our student artists.The studio is open Sunday-Thursday 9am to 3pm. For further information and volunteering opportunity please visit www.mawaheb-dubai.com
Dubai Centre for Special Needs
We are a non-profit organisation, dedicated to providing special education, therapeutic services and vocational training. The Center is always working hard towards a brighter future for individuals with special needs. However, all of our work is meaningless without your help. The Center is a charitable non-profit organization that depends on caring, generous individuals and companies throughout the community for support of all kinds. The Center generously accepts donations of funds; equipment and services; help with fund raising activities; volunteers at classrooms and many of our students need sponsorship. Reach out and help. Join us in our mission towards creating a better tomorrow... Alone we can do so little but together we can do so much! Your donation of good quality, gently-used clothing, toys and household items is needed. Drop off at our Centre, located on the SZR just before Safa Park.For more info: www.dcsneeds.ae
Riding for the Disabled Association
RDAD's programme utilises the horse to achieve a variety of therapeutic goals, thereby allowing our students, with special needs, to further develop their physical, cognitive and emotional abilities. This means we can encourage our riders to achieve more than they ever thought possible, allowing us to focus on ABILITY and not disability. RDAD is a not for profit organisation and relies totally on assistance from individuals and organisations to keep the programme running. You can support us by promoting awareness of our programme, or just by coming along and volunteering. RDAD volunteers assist during our riding sessions by either leading the horses or side walking to provide help and support to the students.
We have both morning lessons at 9am & 10am as well as afternoon sessions at 4pm and 5pm on various days. If you would like further information on our programme or volunteering with RDAD please visit www.rdad.ae
Gulf for Good
We organise exciting adventure challenges around the world inspiring people to do something unusual. Participants raise funds, which are then donated to handpicked charities in the region where the challenge is held. Gulf for Good's aim is to help people in the Gulf to challenge themselves whilst having fun to help others. For more information visit www.gulf4good.org
United Hope UAE
United Hope is an NGO committed tp bringing an end to the suffering of victims of social injustices such as domestic abuse, human trafficking and discrimination by empowering the region to grow a heart, mind, soul and strength. If you would like to get involved, there are many ways you can help including making a donation or joining United Hope and taking action. www.sharlamusabih.info
The Emirates Arthritis Foundation (EAF)
The Emirates Arthritis Foundation (EAF), the Middle East’s only patient support group, based in Dubai was launched in April 2006. Our mission is to improve the quality of life for arthritis sufferers through leadership in the prevention, control and cure of arthritis. We achieve this by organizing patient education sessions throughout the Emirates, establish community programs such as aqua-aerobics and yoga, and importantly we have an endowment fund for less privileged patients so that they are able to receive the premium health care services that they deserve. Visit www.arthritis.ae for more information.
Dubai Autism Center
DAC is a local non-profit organization. We have a school for 43 children and young adults with Autism, parent support groups and community education programs. We currently have 80+ children on our waiting list. 70% of the centers running costs are covered through fundraising. Our Mission is to successfully integrate children with Autism into the community through our holistic approach to intervention and therapies, together with our focused efforts to create social awareness about Autism. Volunteers and support welcome: www.dubaiautismcenter.ae
Al Ihsan Charity
Al Ihsan Charity, based in Ajman, caters to a special layer of society of women who have lost their spouses due to divorce, abandonment, imprisonment, etc. These women, from many countries ( India , Bangladesh , Sudan , Pakistan , Jordan , etc.) are left to raise their children and hope that they can also send them to school. Click here to find out more about the Back to School Programe. Visit www.alihsan.ae to see how you can help today.
Safe & Sound Safe & Sound in UAE
Safe & Sound campaign is one of the largest, most comprehensive breast cancer awareness campaigns in the Middle East. Launched in 1997 by BurJuman, this year-round program focuses on the key message of survival through early detection and treatment. Through numerous in-mall and external events along with outreach initiatives, Safe & Sound has encouraged families in the UAE to proactively take charge of their health, helping to increase understanding and empower women in the fight against breast cancer. Safe & Sound is also privileged to have the support of major blue chip corporate from varied industry sectors. For more information please visit www.safeandsound.ae
Dubai Cares
'Dubai Cares' was launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to raise money to help educate 1 million children in poor countries. The campaign is Dubai's contribution to the U.N. Millennium Development Goals for providing Children's Primary Education to every child by 2015 and expresses the emirate's will to play an effective role in securing a better tomorrow for future generations. Our Vision: A world in which all children can go to school. www.dubaicares.ae for all the info you need.
The Angel Appeal
Flying Angel is a mobile floating seafarers centre which enables seafarers at sea to communicate with their families and friends. It has internet facilities, telephones, a library, a shop selling small essential items and a welfare officer/chaplain who can help when more help is needed. It operates off the East Coast of the UAE serving the crews of ships. www.angelappeal.com
