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$100K–$10M per program
Dubai Cares is a UAE-based global philanthropic organization working to improve access to quality education in developing countries. Since 2007, Dubai Cares has reached over 117 million individuals across 60+ developing countries, with programs spanning early childhood development, primary and secondary education, technical and vocational training, and education in emergencies.
Program Funding
Multi-year grant funding for education programs ($100K–$10M range)
Global Visibility
Association with Dubai Cares brand and MBRGI network
Capacity Building
Technical support and knowledge sharing across Dubai Cares' global portfolio
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Programs supporting early learning and school readiness for children in developing countries.
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Improving access to and quality of basic education, including teacher training and curriculum development.
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Skills development and livelihood programs for youth transitioning from education to employment.
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Education access for refugees, displaced populations, and communities affected by crisis and conflict.
Established NGOs with deep field presence and proven education outcomes. Strong preference for programs serving refugees, displaced populations, and underserved communities. Proposals must demonstrate clear pathways from education to improved livelihoods. Dubai Cares values integrated approaches combining multiple education interventions.
Program monitoring and evaluation support, knowledge sharing across global portfolio, capacity building partnerships
Submit proposals well before Q4 when final decisions are made. Emphasize refugee and underserved population impact. Dubai Cares values partnerships — showing existing donor relationships strengthens applications. The $1.5M ESSA partnership (education-to-work nexus) signals growing interest in TVET and employment outcomes.
2007
Active Since
Yes
Deploying
ESSA partnership ($1.5M for education-to-work research); Schools2030 programme (global education innovation initiative); Dubai Duty Free Foundation partnership (AED 1.5M/year for 2026-2028)