Emirates and dnata Strengthen Community Ties by Donating 430 Strollers to Local Non-Profits
Dubai: Emirates Airport Services, Emirates Engineering, and dnata4good have collaborated with several local non-profit organizations to repurpose and donate 430 baby strollers to children in need. This initiative aims to support families facing hardships across the UAE.
In a concerted community effort, the Emirates Airport Services team transported surplus airport strollers to the Emirates Engineering Facility, where they were upcycled. The dnata4good initiative, driven by employee volunteers, identified local organizations such as Hope Amel UAE, Senses, and Al Noor to receive the strollers.
The recipient organizations expressed their gratitude and outlined various plans for utilizing the strollers. These include donations to single mothers, emergency transportation for students, and use during school trips and outings.
Community Impact and Family Support
The red Emirates strollers are part of the airline’s family-friendly approach and are available free of charge at Dubai International Airport (DXB). Families traveling through Terminal 3 can borrow a stroller from a designated stand, facilitating smoother journeys from check-in to boarding and upon arrival in Dubai. These strollers are regularly sanitized and are designed to accommodate infants, toddlers, and children with special travel needs, making it easier for parents to navigate the airport.
In December 2025, Emirates procured 1,000 new strollers for customer use and allocated 430 older models for repurposing. The Emirates Engineering team, known for their innovative repurposing of seat fabrics into schoolbags for children globally, took the strollers to a specialized workshop for upcycling. The high-quality strollers required minimal adjustments, with branding changes and the addition of a signature tag made from Business Class seat leather, stating, “Donated with love by Emirates.”
The Role of dnata4good
The dnata4good initiative, which focuses on volunteerism in the areas of Community, Environment, and Wellbeing, played a crucial role in this project. The team identified three deserving local entities that could benefit from the strollers—Hope Amel UAE, Al Noor, and Senses—and coordinated the handover.
Following this, the Emirates Airport Services team transported the strollers to a specialized facility for thorough cleaning and sanitization, ensuring they were ready for their new recipients.
Hope Amel UAE: A Grassroots Initiative
Hope Amel UAE is a grassroots humanitarian initiative based in Dubai, founded in 2020. Its mission is to support mothers and families in need across the UAE by fostering hope through kindness and community-driven action. Established by Canadian-Iraqi expatriate Abbie Kadom, the initiative began as a Facebook support page and has since evolved into a robust network of volunteers and donors. Hope Amel collects essential items such as diapers, baby formula, and pre-loved baby gear, distributing them to families experiencing financial hardship to alleviate their burdens and promote dignity.
Senses: Empowering Individuals with Special Needs
Senses Residential and Day Care for Special Needs is a Dubai-based non-profit organization dedicated to empowering children and young adults through tailored care, education, and life-skills development. The organization provides both residential and day-care services in a nurturing environment where students receive specialized therapy, vocational training, and personalized learning programs aimed at fostering independence and confidence. Senses collaborates closely with families and the broader community to promote inclusion and long-term opportunities for individuals with special needs in the UAE. Through fundraising initiatives and community partnerships, Senses plays a vital role in supporting some of Dubai’s most vulnerable families.
Al Noor: A Long-Standing Community Resource
The Al Noor Rehabilitation & Welfare Association for People of Determination is a well-established non-profit organization in Dubai. Its mission is to empower individuals with additional needs through education, therapy, vocational training, and comprehensive care. Al Noor has become a key community resource, providing holistic programs that combine specialized instruction, rehabilitation services, and individualized intervention plans tailored to each student’s needs. The organization supports over 200 students from diverse backgrounds, offering therapies, life-skills development, work placement opportunities, and extracurricular activities designed to enhance independence and social inclusion. Al Noor also raises awareness about disability issues, trains professionals and families, and collaborates with corporate partners and volunteers to broaden its impact and foster greater inclusion in the UAE.
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Published on 2026-05-06 12:23:00 • By the Editorial Desk
