Welcome to the Charity Section
An ordered listing of Charitable Organisations in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah and other emirates in the UAE as well as international charities. Search for local volunteer opportunities and find your way to help.
Latest Charity News
Dog Adoption Day: 18 May 2012
Lots of dogs and puppies looking for homes at adoption day held at Paws Pet Planet, Dubai. Come over if you are going to add a new pet to the family and meet lots of dogs who are looking for loving forever homes! All dogs adopted on this day get FREE FULL GROOM at Paws Pet Planet + a free training lesson. Read more>>
Dance My Community Charity Event
The Rotaract Club of Jumeirah in association with The Red Crescent Society are proud to present Dance My Community a follow up to the successful Fashion My Community event last year. This year be prepared to be wowed by talented artists across the UAE to showcase cultural dance, spoken word and musical performances. Read more>>
Dubai Centre For Special Needs Appeal
The Dubai Center for Special Needs (DCSN) is a charitable non-profit organization dedicated to providing the highest standards of service in specialized education, therapy, and vocational training to individuals with various disabilities. We are currently striving to upgrade the merchandise in our Charity Shop located in Karama in order to generate more funds for DCSN. In this shop we sell nearly everything except furniture and use the funds for student sponsorship, classroom materials, and curriculum enrichment programs. Read More>>
Bringing a brighter future to the needy children of Nepal
Sunrise Children's Association aims to provide children with a safe, loving, family environment where they have the opportunity to reach their full potential, free from discrimination, violence, abuse, neglect, exploitation and poverty. Read more>>
Free community Grief Talk in May
Someone in your life has died…This may leave you feeling isolated. That no one understands what you are going through. You are not alone. The Raymee Grief Center organizes free talks with children and adults who have experienced the death of someone significant to them. Everybody is welcome to join the next talk on May 20, 2012. Read more>>
The Himalayan Project
The Himalayan Project is a non profit organization dedicated to encourage the cultural preservation of indigenous peopleof the Himalaya through education, community development, and social outreach. THP's primary efforts have been to raise critical support for the renovation and expansion of the only school in the Mt Everest region to go through Grade 12. The school, originally founded by Sir Edmund Hillary and meant to service about 30 village children, is now attended by hundreds of Sherpa children many of whom trek 3-4 hours a day (each way) to attend classes. Read more>>
Chocolate and art for a good cause
Artists, designers, fashionistas, photographers and creative souls gathered on 30th March at an extraordinary charity event to raise funds for Make-A-Wish UAE. Over 50 UAE based artists contributed their time and work auctioned for the Make-a-wish Foundation. Supported by some of the best recognized brands around and incorporating live graffiti, art and of course chocolate into the proceedings all in aid of charity. Read more>>
Record breaking Earth Hour
On Saturday night, 31 March, the UAE joined the global community in the world’s largest environmental movement; Earth Hour, adding to the record-breaking 150 countries that participated in the symbolic lights off event. he UAE´s most iconic landmarks united for Earth Hour by switching off their lights, including Burj Khalifa and Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. These joined other popular landmarks around the world including Sydney´s Opera House, the Great Wall of China and the Eiffel Tower. Read more>>
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. Read more>>
Appeal for Professional Therapists
All4Downs would love to hear from anyone qualified in Occupational Therapy or Speech Therapy, who is able to dedicated a few hours a week to help a family on a voluntary basis. Read more>>
The Raymee Grief Center
The Raymee Grief Center is an initiative through The LightHouse Arabia Community Psychology Clinic that is dedicated to providing no-cost education and support services to children ages 2- 17 who have experienced the death of a sibling or parent. Read more>>
Gulf for Good: Challenges for 2012
Gulf for Good organises 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. Read more>>
News from Amani Children's home
Amani, located at the foot of Mt. Kilimanjaro, provides care and education for nearly 300 street children and orphans in Amani's home and in the local community. Read more>>
