Official logo of the Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation, a non-profit organization that empowers Emirati & Arab youth in the UAE.

IMPACT

REPORT

2015 - 2020

Building a stronger tomorrow

REPORT

2015 - 2020

BUILDING A STRONGER TOMORROW

IMPACT

 

Through our data-driven and evidence-based approach to strategic philanthropy, we continue to deliver a more sustainable form of giving,
which is wider in reach and has a long-term impact.

 

When my father, Abdulla Al Ghurair, started his philanthropic journey more than 30 years ago, it was based on a genuine, heartfelt concern for the livelihoods of the marginalized and underserved in our extended community.

Over time, as a family, we have transformed this form of discreet giving taking a more strategic approach. Our vision is to ensure that young Emirati and Arab men and women have a chance at a better life through high-quality education.

In 2015, we committed to go beyond a charitable approach to giving, in a more institutionalized and impactful way establishing the Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation.

Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair


H.E. Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair
Chairman, Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation


Dr. Sonia Ben Jaafar
Chief Executive Officer, Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation

 

We are dedicated to the realization of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 4, 8, and 17, which call for inclusive and equitable quality education that leads to improved standards of living, through strategic partnerships.

 

On behalf of the Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation, I am pleased to present our impact report for the first five years.

It comes at a significant moment in our journey as we embark on a strategic shift toward supporting learners and the education ecosystems in the UAE and the Arab region.

This impact report aims to capture the progress the Foundation has made between 2015 and 2020 and lays the groundwork for our future efforts so that we can build a stronger tomorrow.

WHY
DO WE EXIST ?

WHY DO WE EXIST ?

CHALLENGES
OF YOUTH EDUCATION
AND UNEMPLOYMENT

CHALLENGES OF YOUTH EDUCATION
AND UNEMPLOYMENT

WHO
ARE WE ?

WHO ARE WE ?

ABDULLA AL GHURAIR
FOUNDATION

“I hope this foundation will help deserving young Arabs fulfill their education quest and that they in turn will help others.”

Abdulla Al Ghurair – Founder

AGF Timeline 2015-2020

WHAT DO WE DO ?

AGFE’s Impact

AGF’s Impact

In our impact report (2015 – 2020), we focus on the two main pillars of AGF’s work: Strengthening Access to Quality Higher Education and Upskilling and Career Readiness and present the programs that have been implemented from the inception of the Foundation until the end of 2020.

How Do
We Do It ?

How Do We Do It ?

ENABLING FACTORS

Since the Foundation was established, research has been instrumental in informing and supporting the development of our programs and strategic orientation.

AGF has positioned itself as a thought leader in the region by supporting policy makers and other stakeholders through our policy-focused and evidence-based approach.

Moving Forward

Our Strategy 2020-2025