Worthy Causes Requiring Volunteers in Kuwait

KAACH
Kuwait Association for the Care of Children in Hospital (KACCH) is a non-governmental charitable organization registered with the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labour in 2003. It is managed by volunteers and funded by donations from organizations, businesses, banks, schools and individuals within Kuwait.
Address: AL-AMIRI HOSPITAL, BASEMENT 1, MEDICAL RESIDENCE.
http://www.kacch.org/

Abeer 2
The center aims at serving youth and children with special needs, provide help for their families, and participate in guiding the child’s parents by introducing them to the correct methods in dealing with their children. It, also, encourages volunteers to participate and share the suffering families their thoughts; as well as train and prepare the volunteers for such mission.
Address: SOUTH SURRA, AL ZAHRA’A BLOCK 6 ST# 43 HOUSE 2.
http://www.arabic.abeer2.com/ or http://www.english.abeer2.com/

Kuwait Red Crescent
The Kuwait Red Crescent Society is a voluntary humanitarian society providing help and assistance to the most vulnerable people without any discrimination as to nationalities, gender, color race or religious and political beliefs.
Address: SHUWAIKH, AL-JAHRA’A STREET, NEXT TO KUNA.
http://www.krcs.net/

Down Syndrome Center
The main aim of the Down Syndrome Center is to provide medical, psychological, social and cultural services for individuals with Down syndrome. It also strives to qualify them towards being effective members of their society.
Address: AL-KHALDIYA , BLOCK # 4, STREET 41. Behind Al-Sayed Omar Nursery.

Kuwait Society for the Handicapped
The society is a charity society of morale identity founded in May 1971, its most important goals are providing social psychological and health care for handicapped children.
Address: HAWALLI, AL-QAHIRA ST, BEHIND INSTITUTE OF BUSINESS STUDIES FOR BOYS.
http://www.kshkw.com/

Al Kharafi Center
The center provides an ideal and safe environment for the children with disabilities. Where it gives its best service all year round in a joyfull atmosphere.
Address: DAHIYAT MOBARAK AL-ABDULLA AL – JABER, NEXT TO EXHIBITION HALL IN MISHREF.
http://www.kharafi-akc.org.kw/

Kuwait Center for Autism
In 1994, there was the first germ to establish Kuwait Center for Autism and developed to be the first Autism Training and Educational Center in the Arab World; as well as to respond to the needs of many families as a specialized center for serving autistic children.
Address: DHAIYA MUBARAK ABDULLA - Block 6 - st 3
http://www.q8autism.com/

Foster Care Center
The center is dedicated to providing shelter to orphans, children in crisis or those who were neglected by their parents. It nurtures children with love in a healthy family environment and provides activities that help them build a sense of self- reliance.
Address: UNITED NATION ROUNDABOUT - SULAIBIKAT - HOME CARE COMPLEX
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Elderly Care Center
The center aims at catering the various needs of the elders, whether through providing shelter or medical, social, psychological and entertainment services.
Address: UNITED NATION ROUNDABOUT - SULAIBIKAT - HOME CARE COMPLEX - ELDERLY CENTER.
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LWDLIK- I know there are lots of kind-hearted souls out there.. Thanks http://www.loyac.org/ for encouraging the youth of Kuwait to volunteer.