09-07-2025
Dreama and QFCRA launch summer programme to empower orphaned youth
QNA
Doha
As part of its ongoing commitment to youth empowerment and capacity building, Dreama – the Orphan Care Centre – has launched a unique summer initiative titled 'The Financial Monitor', in collaboration with the Qatar Financial Centre Regulatory Authority (QFCRA). Targeting Dreama's children aged 6 to 16, the two-week program provides a rich, interactive professional experience tailored to the participants' developmental and psychological needs.
The program aims to instil essential life skills and values by introducing children to workplace environments, enhancing communication skills, boosting self-confidence, and promoting discipline and responsibility. A key focus is raising financial and professional awareness in a safe, engaging, and age-appropriate learning setting.
This initiative stems from Dreama's dedication to nurturing well-rounded individuals by offering immersive educational experiences that broaden their perspectives. The program emphasizes understanding work dynamics, building interpersonal communication, and fostering a sense of community participation and self-reliance.
Developed and supervised by the QFCRA's qualified professionals, the program includes hands-on workshops and interactive sessions designed to simplify complex financial and regulatory concepts for young minds. The curriculum was carefully designed to match the participants' ages and learning styles.
Training modules include Introduction to financial literacy: saving, spending, and personal budgeting; Visual storytelling: photography, content creation, and digital communication; Presentation and public speaking skills; Structuring a professional CV; Group activities and creative challenges outside the classroom; Financial terminology in Arabic and English to support bilingual financial awareness.
Executive Director of Dreama Sheikha Najla bint Ahmed Al-Thani stated: 'This collaboration between Dreama and the Qatar Financial Centre Regulatory Authority stands as a model of effective institutional partnerships. The Financial Monitor summer program is a milestone in empowering our children, equipping them with essential skills for independence and self-confidence. It reflects our shared commitment to preparing a generation capable of contributing meaningfully to society. We extend our sincere appreciation to the joint team from both entities whose efforts made this program a success, in alignment with Dreama's vision for empowerment and opportunity.'
Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer at QFCRA Fatima Abdulrahman Al Meer added: 'We are proud to be part of the 'Financial Monitor' program in partnership with Dreama. This initiative reflects our belief in the power of community partnerships and highlights our commitment to social responsibility. Our role at QFCRA goes beyond regulatory oversight—we aim to foster transparency and enhance financial literacy, which are essential pillars of sustainable economic and social development. Through this program, we not only aim to build financial knowledge, but also help prepare these young minds for confident integration into Qatar's job market. This aligns directly with Qatar National Vision 2030, particularly its social and economic development goals. We firmly believe that investing in people is the most valuable investment. We thank Dreama for this valuable partnership and look forward to continued collaboration that supports our shared goals of building a resilient society and securing a brighter future for our youth.'
