Students At Nibras International School Raise Funds To Support Al Jalila Foundation's Cancer Awareness Efforts

2026-01-21 07:45:18

(MENAFN- Mid-East Info)

Dubai school has supported fundraising for the Foundation since 2018

Dubai, UAE –January 2026 - Student-led awareness initiatives at Nibras International School (NIS), part of International Schools Partnership (ISP), have raised AED 25,000 through cancer awareness and community fundraising activities, earning the school its fourth engraving on the Al Jalila Foundation donor recognition wall.

The contribution Nibras International School has made to Al Jalila Foundation was generated through the school's annual community market and a series of student-led awareness initiatives focused on education, engagement and giving back.

Yusur A., the High School Student Council President, said:“Being part of our cancer awareness initiatives showed us how teamwork can create positive change. It was inspiring to see how our contribution supports people in need.”

Dr. Jay Teston, School Superintendent, said:“These initiatives bring our community together with a clear purpose. Our students lead with kindness and responsibility, and their commitment to supporting cancer awareness continues to grow.”

Representatives from Nibras International School, joined by student leaders, visited Al Jalila Foundation to present the donation cheque. The visit reinforced for students how their collective efforts support cancer research and patient care in the UAE.

Over the last four years the school has raised a collective AED 79,976.

About Nibras International School:

Nibras International School (NIS) is an American curriculum school in Dubai that offers the rigorous American Education Reaches Out (AERO) Common Core Plus program, as well as Advanced Placement courses. The school is accredited by NEASC, a globally recognized standard of excellence through which students gain access to leading international universities, and it is also a member of the National Honor Society.

Amazing learning, a global vision and a strong sense of community are at the heart of Nibras International School. These values provide students with the tools they need to turn passion into purpose and influence. Through its rigorous curriculum, NIS opens students' hearts and minds so that they embrace challenges and opportunities, share ideas and purpose and positively influence others.

Nibras International School is part of the International Schools Partnership, a global group of international schools.

About International Schools Partnership ISP:

Moved by curiosity and empowered by self-confidence, students from ISP schools thrive throughout their lifetime. International Schools Partnership (ISP) is a global community of over 100 international schools across more than 25 countries. We champion a transformative approach to learning that goes beyond the classroom. By igniting our students' curiosity and growing their self-confidence, we empower them to become the next generation of changemakers.

Our unique approach to learning recognizes our students as collaborators in the learning process. We focus on developing the knowledge and lifelong skills that help them thrive beyond their time at school. ISP students benefit from teaching excellence, international opportunities and careers guidance. Our schools have access to a global network of experts, and our teachers and leaders are supported to continuously improve through extensive professional development programs.

ISP. Where confidence grows.

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