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Qatar Foundation
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- Sport
- Qatar Foundation
A Qatar Olympics would be a legacy gamechanger, Her Excellency Sheikha Hind tells Olympism365 Summit
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Qatar Tribune
04-06-2025
- General
- Qatar Tribune
EAA, UNDP empower 1.3mn Uzbekistan youth through climate action education
Tribune News network Doha Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a global foundation for education and development, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has launched the initiative 'Empowering and Nurturing Leadership Skills of Youth Through Climate Action Education in Uzbekistan'. Supported by Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD), the three-year project aims to equip over 1.3 million youth with green skills and climate knowledge, fostering a more resilient and sustainable future for Uzbekistan. The initiative will train 50,000 teachers, incorporate climate change education into the curricula of all 10,199 secondary schools in Uzbekistan, and provide 4,000 rural youth with specialised training in climate-smart agriculture and renewable energy. In some of the nation's most climate-vulnerable areas, such as the Aral Sea region, 800 young community leaders will also be engaged to carry out local climate action projects. The signing of this initiative comes in the backdrop of World Environment Day on June 5, 2025, whose theme this year is an urgent global call to end plastic pollution. Uzbekistan faces pressing climate challenges, with young people and rural populations particularly vulnerable. Despite this, climate education remains largely absent from the country's formal curriculum. Aligned with Uzbekistan's Strategy on Green Transition, the project also supports global climate action efforts by contributing to Sustainable Development Goals 4 (Quality Education) and 13 (Climate Action). Abdulla Al-Abdulla, executive director of EAA Foundation's ROTA Programme, added: 'By embedding climate education into Uzbekistan's national education system, this project will empower over a million youth to confront the climate crisis. Alongside our partners, with support from our strategic partner the QFFD, EAA Foundation is proud to invest in Uzbekistan's youth to be leaders in climate action and resilience.' UNDP Resident Representative Akiko Fujii highlighted the project's vision during the launch: 'This project ensures youth are not just beneficiaries, but leaders in Uzbekistan's green transition.' Minister of Preschool and School Education, Khilola Umarova, remarked: 'This initiative aligns with Uzbekistan's 'Year of Environmental Protection and Green Economy.' Climate education is essential to prepare our youth to address environmental challenges and become innovators in the green economy.' Through this strategic collaboration, EAA Foundation and UNDP are ensuring that Uzbekistan's youth are not just prepared for the future but actively shaping it.
Qatar Tribune
04-06-2025
- Politics
- Qatar Tribune
EAA Foundation, UNDP partner to empower 1.3 million Uzbekistan Youth
DOHA: Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a global foundation for education and development, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and support from Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD), has launched the initiative 'Empowering and Nurturing Leadership Skills of Youth Through Climate Action Education in Uzbekistan'. The foundation said in a statement that the the three-year project aims to equip over 1.3 million youth with green skills and climate knowledge, fostering a more resilient and sustainable future for Uzbekistan. The statement said that the initiative will train 50,000 teachers, incorporate climate change education into the curricula of all 10,199 secondary schools in Uzbekistan, and provide 4,000 rural youth with specialized training in climate-smart agriculture and renewable energy. In some of the nation's most climate-vulnerable areas, such as the Aral Sea region, 800 young community leaders will also be engaged to carry out local climate action projects. The signing of this initiative comes in the backdrop of World Environment Day on June 5, whose theme this year is an urgent global call to end plastic pollution. Uzbekistan faces pressing climate challenges, with young people and rural populations particularly vulnerable. Despite this, climate education remains largely absent from the country's formal curriculum. This initiative addresses that gap by embedding green skills training within the national education system and vocational training facilities. Aligned with Uzbekistan's Strategy on Green Transition, the project also supports global climate action efforts by contributing to Sustainable Development Goals 4 (Quality Education) and 13 (Climate Action). Through this collaboration, EAA Foundation and UNDP reaffirm their commitment to empowering youth as key drivers of change, ensuring they have the knowledge and skills to lead a greener, more sustainable Uzbekistan. Executive Director of EAA Foundation's ROTA Programme Abdulla Al Abdulla said that: "By embedding climate education into Uzbekistan's national education system, this project will empower over a million youth to confront the climate crisis. Alongside our partners, with support from our strategic partner the QFFD, EAA Foundation is proud to invest in Uzbekistan's youth to be leaders in climate action and resilience." UNDP Resident Representative Akiko Fujii highlighted the project's vision during the launch: "This project ensures youth are not just beneficiaries, but leaders in Uzbekistan's green transition." A key component of the initiative is the Young Green Ambassadors Network, which will empower 800 rural youth to lead grassroots environmental efforts such as tree-planting and waste management campaigns. To foster innovation, national climate competitions will be organised, with winning projects receiving international recognition. Minister of Preschool and School Education Khilola Umarova remarked: "This initiative aligns with Uzbekistan's 'Year of Environmental Protection and Green Economy'. Climate education is essential to prepare our youth to address environmental challenges and become innovators in the green economy." Through this strategic collaboration, EAA Foundation and UNDP are ensuring that Uzbekistan's youth are not just prepared for the future but actively shaping it.
Qatar Tribune
28-05-2025
- Health
- Qatar Tribune
EAA Foundation & UNDP sign agreement for phase 2 of ‘Rebuilding Hope for Gaza' project
Tribune News Network Doha The Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a global foundation for education and development, has signed a historic agreement with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to ensure the continuity of education for 90,000 high school students in Gaza through the successful administration of electronic General Secondary Examinations (Tawjihi). The agreement, which is supported by the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD), constitutes Phase Two of EAA Foundation's flagship initiative, Rebuilding Hope for Gaza, which was initiated in December 2023 as a response to the Gaza conflict. The signing ceremony was held in the presence of Palestinian Minister of Education and Higher Education Dr. Amjad Saad Suleiman Barham, Director-General of the Qatar Fund for Development Fahad Al Sulaiti, Acting CEO, Education Above All Foundation Mohammed Al Kubaisi, Special Representative for the Administrator (UNDP) Chitose Noguchi, Programmes Portfolio Manager, UNDP Moataz Dawabsheh, Education Portfolio Manager for Gaza, Ministry of Education and Higher Education Palestine Ali Nairat. As part of the agreement, EAA Foundation and its partners, including UNDP, and with support from QFFD, will provide 100 completely furnished educational spaces with dependable internet and steady power supplies. Safe digital testing platforms will be established as part of the project. In order to facilitate online exams even in the context of the current crisis, the project is complemented by the provision of 10,000 tablets to students in need through donation from Heal Palestine and the Palestinian American Medical Association (PAMA) and the Ministry of Education Partners. A total of 30,000 students will receive structured academic support through remedial classes, practice tests, and orientation workshops. Psychosocial support services will also be provided to improve mental health and resilience. The project, which spans this year and the next, uses five exam cycles to target the Tawjihi cohorts. These centres will develop into long-term digital learning hubs thanks to a sustainability plan, which will promote Gaza's long-term educational recovery. Barham expressed his gratitude, saying: 'We extend our deep appreciation to Education Above All Foundation for their vital support, which ensures the readiness to conduct Tawjihi exams for Gaza's students from the cohorts, should the conditions allow. 'The ministry is committed to enabling both current and past Tawjihi students to sit for their exams in suitable conditions, backed by necessary technical and logistical requirements. We also thank UNDP for its continuous support to the education sector in Palestine, and for its crucial interventions, particularly in Gaza.' Speaking about the agreement, Al Kubaisi, acting CEO of EAA Foundation, said: 'This agreement represents a pivotal moment in our collective commitment to rebuilding hope and creating sustainable change in crisis-affected communities. It stands as a testament to the resilience and determination of those who have endured immense hardship. 'We are honoured to continue our partnership with UNDP, whose expertise and dedication align with our mission, with support from our strategic partner the QFFD, we are able us to empower individuals, uplift communities, and restore opportunities for future generations. The Al Fakhoora programme alone has awarded over 10,500 higher education scholarships, with a primary focus on Gaza. This new phase will further strengthen our reach and help us write new chapters of opportunity for all.' During her remarks, Chitose Noguchi, special representative of the Administrator of UNDP/PAPP a.i., said: 'Through this partnership with the Palestine Ministry of Education and Education Above All Foundation, we are not only helping students in Gaza reach a crucial academic milestone, but we are also building the foundation for a more inclusive, connected, and resilient education system under tremendous challenges. By transforming temporary exam centres into permanent digital learning hubs, we are ensuring that the hope and opportunity we create today will continue to empower Gaza's students for years to come.' To date, EAA Foundation has supported more than 22 million beneficiaries in accessing their right to education. The foundation works in more than 60 countries through a network exceeding 100 partners. In conflict areas alone, EAA Foundation has supported more than seven million beneficiaries and advocates for the protection of education from armed attacks.
