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Make A Wish International

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30
Integrity Assessment
Limited data available
30/100 · methodology
This score reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

About Make A Wish International

Mission: The mission of Make-A-Wish International is to grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. Vision: We are dedicated to making every eligible child’s wish come true. Values: Our values serve as the map to attain our vision of granting the wish of every eligible child. They are a clear guide to our priorities and lead the way in everything we do. Integrity: We approach every aspect of our work with unwavering standards of honesty, transparency and respect for wish recipients, their families and Make-A-Wish supporters. Child Focus: Our business practices always put the interests of wish children first. Always. Excellence: We aspire to best-in-class business practices, and …

Headquarters
Abu Dhabi
Foundation type
Non-Governmental

Focus areas & reach

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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in UAE
Integrity Assessment This charity: 30
Peer average: 34

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Common questions

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Make A Wish International is a registered health nonprofit based in Abu Dhabi, UAE. It is registered with the official charity registry of UAE. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 30/100 (Limited data available). This reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization.

Make A Wish International has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 30/100. 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 30 ('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 health charities in UAE is 34/100.

Make A Wish International is located in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Make A Wish International is classified as a Health organization, registered in UAE. It operates as a Non-Governmental.

Make A Wish International has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 30/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. Visit the Make A Wish International profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Mission: The mission of Make-A-Wish International is to grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. Vision: We are dedicated to making every eligible child’s wish come true. Values: Our values serve as the map to attain our vision of granting the wish of every eligible child. They are a clear guide to our priorities and lead the way in everything we do. Integrity: We approach every aspect of our work with unwavering standards of honesty, transparency and respect for wish recipients, their families and Make-A-Wish supporters. Child Focus: Our business practices always put the interests of wish children... Make A Wish International is classified as a health organization registered in UAE.

Among health charities registered in UAE: Make A Wish International's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 30/100 is in line with the peer average of 34/100.

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Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 17, 2026
Profile completeness
35%

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Methodology

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Quick facts about Make A Wish International

What is Make A Wish International?
Make A Wish International is a health non-governmental based in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Mission: The mission of Make-A-Wish International is to grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. Vision: We are dedicated to making every eligible child’s wish come true. Values: Our values serve as the map to attain our vision of granting the wish of every eligible child. They are a clear guide to our priorities and lead the way in everything we do. Integrity: We approach every aspect of our work with unwavering standards of honesty, transparency and respect for wish recipients, their families and Make-A-Wish supporters. Child Focus: Our business practices always put the interests of wish children first. Always. Excellence: We aspire to best-in-class business practices, and we embrace the challenge to exceed expectations at every opportunity. Community: We foster a collaborative, global community composed of staff, volunteers and donors with the collective ability to make the broadest possible range of wishes come true. Inspiration: We are inspired by the examples of our wish kids and the actions of the entire Make-A-Wish community to approach our mission with life-affirming enthusiasm, imagination and creativity. As a result, we fill each wish experience and every interaction with hope, strength and joy. | Arabic: مؤسسة تحقيق أمنية | Acronym: MAW
Where is Make A Wish International located?
Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Is Make A Wish International trustworthy?
Make A Wish International has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 30 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 Make A Wish International's website?
http://makeawish.ae/
Are donations to Make A Wish International 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.