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Dubai Foundation for Women and Children

First licensed UAE shelter for women and children

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Established in 2007, the Dubai Foundation for Women and Children is the first licensed non-profit shelter in the United Arab Emirates for women and children who are victims of domestic violence. It offers immediate protection and support services to those affected by domestic abuse, child abuse and human trafficking. The foundation delivers its care in line with international human rights standards. Its work centres on safeguarding vulnerable women and children and supporting their recovery.

Mission

To provide protection and support services for women and children in the UAE affected by domestic violence, abuse and human trafficking, in line with human rights standards.

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Integrity assessment

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Registration 4/20
No registration ID on record 0
Not sourced from official registry 0
Cross-referenced (2+ sources) +4
Profile not yet claimed by organization 0
Financial Transparency 0/30
No financial documents found on website 0
No financial filing on record 0
No revenue figure disclosed 0
No spending figure disclosed 0
No detailed financial breakdown disclosed 0
Governance 6/20
No officers disclosed 0
No officer titles disclosed 0
Executive compensation not disclosed 0
Mission / description on file +3
Founding date on file +3
Contact Availability 10/10
Website +3
Email +3
Phone +2
Physical address +2
Data Recency 20/20
Updated within 6 months +20
Red flags 0
No red flags detected, so nothing is deducted 0

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Excessive exec comp None found

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How it stacks up against peers

Compared with 8 similar health charities in UAE.

Integrity Assessment Ahead of peers
This charity
37 Peer average
37

Cause areas in UAE

Charities working in each area, this charity's highlighted.

Education
36
Health
16
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Last updated
June 19, 2026
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Profile completeness
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about Dubai Foundation for Women and Children

Dubai Foundation for Women and Children is a health 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.

Established in 2007, the Dubai Foundation for Women and Children is the first licensed non-profit shelter in the United Arab Emirates for women and children who are victims of domestic violence. It offers immediate protection and support services to those affected by domestic abuse, child abuse and human trafficking. The foundation delivers its care in line with international human rights standards. Its work centres on safeguarding vulnerable women and children and supporting their recovery. Dubai Foundation for Women and Children is a health organization based in UAE. The organization was founded in 2007.

Dubai Foundation for Women and Children is located in Dubai, UAE. The organization was established in 2007 and has been active for 19 years.

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Quick facts about Dubai Foundation for Women and Children

What is Dubai Foundation for Women and Children?
Dubai Foundation for Women and Children is a health non-governmental based in Dubai, UAE. Established in 2007, the Dubai Foundation for Women and Children is the first licensed non-profit shelter in the United Arab Emirates for women and children who are victims of domestic violence. It offers immediate protection and support services to those affected by domestic abuse, child abuse and human trafficking. The foundation delivers its care in line with international human rights standards. Its work centres on safeguarding vulnerable women and children and supporting their recovery.
When was Dubai Foundation for Women and Children founded?
Dubai Foundation for Women and Children was founded in 2007.
Where is Dubai Foundation for Women and Children located?
Headquartered in Dubai, UAE.
Is Dubai Foundation for Women and Children trustworthy?
Dubai Foundation for Women and Children 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 Foundation for Women and Children's website?
http://www.dfwac.ae/
Are donations to Dubai Foundation for Women and Children 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.