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Foreign Aid Report 2022

Aid Allocation Overview

The Dubai Foundation for Women and Children In 2022, DFWAC reaffirmed its unwavering
(DFWAC) is a beacon among the trio of eminent UAE commitment by allocating AED 3.4 million (USD 0.9
donors that are steadfastly dedicated to providing care million) to initiatives aimed at championing this cause.
and rehabilitation services to women and children who Adopting a direct approach in the implementation of
bear the scars of domestic violence, child abuse, and its projects, DFWAC lends its robust support to the
human trafficking. With a profound understanding objectives of SDG 5, advocating for gender equality
of the sensitive intricacies these issues entail, and the empowerment of women and girls.
DFWAC’s initiatives encapsulate the very essence
of compassionate intervention, ensuring that these Over the past half-decade, from 2018-2022, this
victims are not only supported but are also given the stalwart commitment has translated into AED 29.8
tools and resources to heal and rebuild their lives. million (USD 8.1 million) in grant funding, underlining
the Foundation’s significant role and its dedication to
making a tangible difference.

Allocation Insights

01 Human Rights

In 2022, the Dubai Foundation for Women and Children them with their legal entitlements and steering
(DFWAC) emerged as a pivotal haven, extending its them through procedural intricacies like case filing.
protective mantle to scores of women and children The Foundation’s commitment to justice is further
who had experienced the harrowing grip of violence underscored by its partnerships with legal firms,
and abuse. DFWAC’s approach to rehabilitation is facilitating victims with legal representation.
not merely systematic; it is deeply compassionate
and holistic. A noteworthy segment of their effort One of the Foundation’s commendable initiatives is
focuses on the victims of human trafficking. Their its provision of financial support to victims upon their
well-orchestrated rehabilitation framework consists departure, covering expenses like travel tickets back to
of specialized divisions encompassing social and their homeland and in-kind monetary assistance.
psychological services, secure housing facilities, and a
continuously operating hotline managed by a dedicated DFWAC’s commitment to creating a support
call center for instantaneous reports. infrastructure that mirrors global best practices is
evident. Their victim-centric programs, tailored for
The expertise behind these services is undeniably domestic violence and human trafficking victims,
robust. The professionals helming the Foundation’s seamlessly align with international standards while
initiatives come armed with academic prowess ranging staying rooted in the UAE’s legal parameters. These
from doctorates to diplomas across psychological, programs are perpetually evolving, reflecting the
social, and administrative disciplines. Their training Foundation’s drive to champion victims’ rights,
is meticulous, imparting in-depth insights into the ensuring their needs are addressed comprehensively.
nuances of human trafficking – from understanding the
mechanisms of traffickers to recognizing the traits and Among the innovative strides made by DFWAC is the
tribulations of the victims, ensuring a calibrated and pioneering play therapy program, a comprehensive
empathetic approach to their rehabilitation. facility dedicated to both directive and non-directive
play therapy for children.
Navigating the legal maze can be daunting for victims.
Recognizing this, DFWAC extends legal aid, ensuring DFWAC’s therapeutic approach also boasts unique
victims are equipped to liaise effectively with the initiatives like the Animal Assisted Psychotherapy
country’s judicial machinery. This includes acquainting (AAP), where animals play a role in the healing