Dubai Cares, Dubai Holding join hands to boost literacy among poor
Date
7/11/2016 12:42:10 AM
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) To improve underprivileged children''s access to quality education, Dubai Holding has entered into a partnership with Dubai Cares as part of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives.
The global investment company will adopt specific educational programmes designed to help children go to school in economically challenged and under-served communities worldwide, specifically in Senegal and Nepal. The Dubai Holding will support this noble cause in the UAE through Dubai Cares'' Volunteer Emirates initiative - local and international volunteering opportunities - for employees in schools supported by Dubai Cares. "This special initiative, marking our first collaboration with Dubai Cares, has been widely welcomed across the group. We are very proud to be supporting the humanitarian efforts of our leadership that transcend borders. Aligned with the vision of Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, we believe that education is one of the most effective tools to break the cycle of poverty. With this initiative, we hope to empower communities to end poverty through the elimination of ignorance," said Ahmad bin Byat, Vice-Chairman and Managing Director of Dubai Holding. "This is our first long-term international commitment impacting not just individuals but also their families and communities. Our mission is to increase access to quality education through impactful and sustainable opportunities," he added. Tariq Al Gurg, Chief Executive Officer of Dubai Cares, noted that the initiative will help "ensure that the basic human right to education is ensured in underprivileged communities around the world." "Dubai Holding has set an example for corporations in the UAE with their track record of philanthropic giving and involvement in activities that benefit the community. With their support and shared commitment to making a difference in society, Dubai Cares will continue making successful advances in shaping the global education agenda," he added.
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