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The Nation|General

One Million Book Challenge gets 100,000 boost from foundation

The One Million Book Challenge of the second phase of Dubai Cares got a major boost on Monday as the Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation pledged a donation of 100,000 books.

New page in Dubai Cares campaign

Children in bid to read one million books

Minister drums up support for million-book campaign

The Nation
How to make donations to the Dubai Cares initiative
 
The Nation
Full text of Shaikh Mohammad's speech

The Nation|Society

Dubai charity helps poor Kenyans

Sheyma is seven years old and lives in the Tudor Motoro slum in Mombasa, Kenya, along with 375,000 others. Many of the families living here have four or five children, are predominantly Muslim and are living with the effects of HIV.

The Nation|Society

'We will help Zoe's Ark children'

Education will help reintegrate the 103 African "Zoe's Ark" children embroiled in an alleged case of human trafficking into their communities, according to Dubai Cares officials in Chad.

The Nation|Education

200,000 pupils take part in campaign

More than 200,000 Dubai pupils are believed to have participated in the Dubai Cares campaign, raising approximately Dh12 million for the programme that will provide education to one million children in poor countries, an education official said.

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A generous donor to those in need
Foundation will help the needy
Shaikh Mohammad orders setting up of 200 schools in Myanmar
Education is wealth
Dubai Cares campaign funds reach Dh713m
We're here to help - Maitha
Speaker donates Dh22m to fund
Dubai Cares charity a brilliant success - UN
Dubai Cares for the Gazans
Education 'key to ending poverty'
Sports stars on hand for Dubai Cares charity auction
Dubai charity helps poor Kenyans
Extension 'will allow more people and firms to participate'
Dubai Cares drive surpasses target as contributions swell
Zest for Million Book initiative catches on
Nahyan is charity's final mystery reader
Sports auction and donation net Dh73m
Multi-million dirham education initiative launched
Charity drive 'evokes noble thoughts of sharing, caring'
Philanthropic causes give Dubai a heart
Dubai pupils to raise funds in school charity programme
Palestinian children to benefit from fundraiser
Emirates pledges Dh50m and full support for humanitarian effort
Dubai cares: How to donate
Dirhams pour in for Dubai Cares
Dubai shows it cares... yet again
The auction lots
Disney symphony to stage show for Dubai Cares drive
Hamdan calls on Dubai residents to back drive
Expats must play big role in success
Dubai Cares raises Dh736m amid generous donations
Students begin fund drive in Dubai college campuses
Dubai Cares shows way forward for charity drives
Manal draws attention to plight of needy girls
Collectible items from prominent UAE families to go on auction
Full text of speech
Shaping 'a better future for needy'
Mohammad's contribution to boost Dubai Cares auction
Dubai Cares gets another big boost
e-TQM launches website for Dubai Cares
Environmentalist takes the plunge to raise awareness of good cause
Young minds can make a difference too
Shirt fetches Dh17m at charity auction
Walking a generous route to charity
UAE businessman donates Dh5m for Dubai Cares
Retail sector contributions pour in for Dubai Cares
Dubai Cares fund crosses Dh130m
Plates and Salik add to drive
Businesses asked to shoulder responsibility
Contributions continue to pour in for Dubai Cares
Record breaking auction
Mohammad thanks business leaders for support
Dubai Cares gets additional Dh25m in campaign funds
Educationist says children will learn to appreciate cultural diversity
Dubai Cares initiative still growing strong
Dh5m donation furthers the vision for child education
Ladies centre's donation reveals culture of helping
Mayed honours young Dubai Cares donors
Young violinist raises Dh2,000 for Dubai Cares
Dubai Cares gets another boost from businessmen
Diplomats praise move to give children a chance
Dubai Cares to get prime land auction proceeds
Institute boosts Dubai Cares drive with Dh1m pledge
Dubai Cares team arrives in Chad to visit 'Zoe's Ark' children
Chad praises Dubai Cares initiative
Dubai Cares fund drive draws to a close tonight
Businessmen and laymen play their part in campaign
Dubai residents show they care
UN envoy praises Dubai Cares initiative
Dubai Cares wants more children in Yemen schools
Celebrating Dubai Cares milestones
Full text of Shaikh Mohammad's speech
200,000 pupils take part in campaign
Couple cancel celebrations
Nostalgic finale to Dubai Cares
Leading figures praise Mohammad's efforts
Money will be spent 'to maximise effect'
Dubai Cares launches first project in Djibouti
$1.84m plan to educate Djibouti children
Help underprivileged 'learn power of letters'
Dubai Cares announces Dh60.9m grant for Sudan
The importance of being educated
Dubai Cares delivers aid supplies in Myanmar
Business sector to raise Dh200m
Ex-Microsoft marketing executive now gives children Room to Read
Bid for time with top sports stars
Minister drums up support for million-book campaign
Volunteers donate time to spruce up schools
Million Book Challenge counts down to final tally
Artists happy to lend a hand for charity campaign
Million books challenge succeeds beyond words
Education key to break 'cycle of poverty'
It's in best interest of nations to educate women - Manal
SMS campaign is very effective, say organisers
More donations pour in for Dubai Cares Campaign
Jashanmal offers 1% of sales to aid drive
Bank to build and operate 15 schools for Dubai Cares
Throwing lifeline for needy students in UAE
Ambassadors in quest to end illiteracy
Corporates 'give back'
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