Dubai Cares
Expanding access to quality education in developing nations
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Launched in 2007 by Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, this Dubai-based philanthropic organisation works to improve access to primary education across the developing world. It tackles barriers to learning by investing in school infrastructure, child health and nutrition, water and sanitation, and early childhood development. Working alongside international partners, it has supported programmes in roughly two dozen countries and communities, from Bangladesh and Cambodia to Sierra Leone, Yemen, and refugee populations in Jordan and Lebanon.
Mission
To break the cycle of poverty by ensuring that children and young people in developing countries have access to quality education.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereFounding story
· Founding, renaming & milestonesDubai Cares was launched in 2007 by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum to improve access to quality education for children in developing countries, investing in school infrastructure, child health and nutrition, water and sanitation, and early childhood development.
How it stacks up against peers
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Dubai Cares has a partial profile.
- GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any education charities in the UAE - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore UAE data
- GiveRadar's profile for Dubai Cares draws on its contact details, in line with the typical education charities in the UAE it tracks. View this cohort
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- a contact email
- a donation page
- financial records
- leadership details
- third-party accreditation
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyDubai Cares is an education nonprofit based in Dubai, UAE. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 2007 and has been operating for 19 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 37/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
Dubai Cares has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 37 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in UAE is 37/100.
Dubai Cares is located in Dubai, UAE. The organization was established in 2007 and has been active for 19 years.
Dubai Cares is classified as an Education organization, based in UAE. It operates as a Governmental.
Dubai Cares is listed in GiveRadar's directory of UAE nonprofits, compiled from public charity directories. GiveRadar does not hold an official government registration record for it, so confirm its registration status directly before giving. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Launched in 2007 by Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, this Dubai-based philanthropic organisation works to improve access to primary education across the developing world. It tackles barriers to learning by investing in school infrastructure, child health and nutrition, water and sanitation, and early childhood development. Working alongside international partners, it has supported programmes in roughly two dozen countries and communities, from Bangladesh and Cambodia to Sierra Leone, Yemen, and refugee populations in Jordan and Lebanon. Dubai Cares is an education organization based in UAE. The organization was founded in 2007.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Arab Emirates under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Dubai Cares is listed in United Arab Emirates. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
Dubai Cares is listed in United Arab Emirates. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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What we know and don't know
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Founding date · 2007
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Financial dataNo annual financial filings on file
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Named leadershipBoard and officer list not yet indexed
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Government registrationNo public registry ID
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
Methodology
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Quick facts about Dubai Cares
- What is Dubai Cares?
- Dubai Cares is a education governmental based in Dubai, UAE. Launched in 2007 by Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, this Dubai-based philanthropic organisation works to improve access to primary education across the developing world. It tackles barriers to learning by investing in school infrastructure, child health and nutrition, water and sanitation, and early childhood development. Working alongside international partners, it has supported programmes in roughly two dozen countries and communities, from Bangladesh and Cambodia to Sierra Leone, Yemen, and refugee populations in Jordan and Lebanon.
- When was Dubai Cares founded?
- Dubai Cares was founded in 2007.
- Where is Dubai Cares located?
- Headquartered in Dubai, UAE. The charity operates in 15 countries.
- Is Dubai Cares trustworthy?
- Dubai Cares has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 37 out of 100 (Limited data available). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Dubai Cares's website?
- http://www.dubaicares.ae
- Are donations to Dubai Cares tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of UAE under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.