The UAE community has been urged to help underprivileged children and give them the chance of a better future through education.
Dubai Cares is calling on residents as well as long time donors to reaffirm their commitment to the philanthropic organisation as it embarks on a new chapter for the next 10 years.
The organisation will intensify its focus on funding in areas where governments have limited resources or are unable to provide services due to conflict, natural disasters and epidemics in support of the most vulnerable children and young people.
LuLu Group International has already pledged its support with a Dh10 million donation, as has Al Ansari Exchange with Dh10 million and Mahesh Menda, chairman of World of Electricals with a Dh1 million commitment.
Tariq Al Gurg, chief executive of Dubai Cares, thanked the donors for their support.
"We are currently witnessing the ‘Year of Giving 2017’ further instilling within our community the values of giving and the importance of lending a helping hand to disadvantaged people in the UAE and abroad," he said.
"The ethos of giving are quite evident in the work and the impact illustrated by Dubai Cares as we are now reaching more than 16 million children and young people in 45 developing countries.
"This has only been made possible through the incredible support of the UAE community."
"The tremendous work done by Dubai Cares till date is commendable and we see very real and tangible change in the lives of many underprivileged people around the world," said Yusuff Ali MA, chairman of LuLu Group International.
"We have always considered our association with Dubai Cares as an honor and are delighted to partner with them in spreading smiles around the world in the years to come."
Rashed Ali Al Ansari, general manager of Al Ansari Exchange, said: "We appreciate the tireless efforts made by Dubai Cares in spreading the culture of education and knowledge as effective ways to enlighten and change the lives of human beings, inspired by the UAE’s wise leadership.
Mahesh Menda, chairman of World of Electricals said it was important to teach children and young adults the skills they would need to be successful.

Source: The National