Local and international charity looking to help the visually impaired

Specialist training centre with facilities to assist up to 300 youngsters

The Rashid Paediatric Therapy Centre helps children with learning difficulties, physical disabilities or who are hearing impaired

IFAW seeks to educate people on the protection of wildlife in the Middle East

In association with Emirates Wildlife Society (EWS) the WWF is actively involved with conservation projects in the UAE

Raises money for children around the world and provides medical and educational equipment

International charity with offices in the US, the UK, Canada and Pakistan

Group raising money for international causes through activities such as trekking in Peru

Act fundraises to help abandoned and destitute women in India

A non-profit organisation that grants one wish to UAE children aged three to 18 who have life-threatening illnesses

START is a children’s art education programme for the Middle East

Supports child health in over 150 countries and territories

A special club for both mums to be and mothers with babies who are not yet confident walkers

A non-profit riding school for the disabled

Re-homes abandoned and stray dogs

A shelter for abused women and children in Dubai

A non-profit organisation providing education and training to disabled children

EEG protects the environment through education

Rescues and re-homes kittens and cats

SNF arranges social events for special needs children and their families

Mirdiff Mums provides an opportunity for mums in Mirdiff and the surrounding areas to meet and make new friends

Newcomers unite to get a feel for the city, from checking out the nightlife to indulging in a spot of desert drumming. Also organises small-scale events for the very new and overwhelmed