“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.”
— Helen Keller
Children with disabilities, also known as “children of determination”, often struggle to communicate, learn, and take part in activities. In the UAE, there’s a growing effort to make sure these kids get the support they need. Companies are getting involved through corporate volunteering UAE programs to help provide access and chances for these children. The goal is to make sure every child feels heard, included, and valued.
Whether through art, movement, or conversation, the goal is to ensure every child can express themselves in ways that feel natural and empowering to them. At Companies for Good, we design hands-on, high-impact corporate volunteering UAE programs that help businesses give back meaningfully in the UAE.
How UAE Companies Are Making a Difference
1. Dentons Paints a Brighter Future
Sometimes the most profound impacts come through the simplest acts. When Dentons’ volunteer team showed up at a children’s centre in Dubai, they didn’t just bring paint and brushes—they brought hope.
- The Goal: Make a better living space for 110 kids with special needs.
- The Change: Bright murals and positive messages brightened up the plain walls.
- The Outcome: A home that truly reflects the energy of the kids who live there.
2. Burns & Wilcox Celebrates Determination
When the Burns & Wilcox team left their office, they entered a whole new experience. Spending the morning with kids with different abilities showed that inclusion isn’t just a buzzword; it’s something real and powerful.
- The Goal: Getting involved through fun and games.
- The Change: Pure joy replacing corporate formality.
- The Outcome: Volunteers came away feeling inspired, while the kids felt valued.
Where Inclusion Meets Innovation
The UAE’s National Policy for Empowering People of Determination has a straightforward plan with six main areas—like health, education, jobs, and accessibility—to help people of determination take part in everyday life and society.
But here’s what makes it truly special: businesses aren’t just waiting around; they’re stepping up to make a difference through corporate volunteering UAE efforts that focus on action and inclusion.
Beyond the Feel-Good Moment
Volunteering isn’t just about being there; it’s about being there for a reason. At Companies for Good, we team up with businesses to make a real difference by building strong partnerships and putting their skills to support others. We guide companies to go beyond just feeling good and create changes that matter.
- Long-Term Engagement: Building partnerships that last and truly make a difference.
- Skill-Based Volunteering: Connecting what companies do best with what communities really need.
- Tracking Results: Looking at outcomes that go beyond just the number of volunteers.
- Cultural Sensitivity: Honouring local values while still supporting global standards.
Your Voice in the Chorus
The UAE’s journey toward complete inclusion requires every voice—including yours. Whether you run a big company or a small local business, you can help make sure kids with disabilities have access to the same opportunities as everyone else.
The question isn’t whether you can make a difference—it’s what kind of difference you’ll choose to make.
Want to make your team part of something bigger? Let’s plan an inclusive volunteering day that makes a real difference.