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Qatar Tribune
18 hours ago
- Politics
- Qatar Tribune
EAA Foundation and UNDP address green skills and youth employment at HLPF 2025
Tribune News Network Doha The Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a global foundation for education and development, together with the Permanent mission of Qatar to the UN, Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD), and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), convened a side event titled 'Bridging the Gap: Green Skills to Finance for Youth Employment' at the High-Level Political Forum (HLPF 2025) at the UN Headquarters in New York. The side-event forum highlighted how investing in education, green skills, and financial inclusion can empower young people, particularly in fragile and climate-vulnerable contexts, to lead climate action and drive inclusive economic transformation. The opening remarks at the session were delivered by Mohammed Al Nasser, deputy permanent representative of Qatar to the UN, followed by a keynote speech from Talal Al Hathal, director of EAA Foundation's Al Fakhoora Programme. The panel discussion featured Cassie Flynn, global director of Climate Change at UNDP; Lauren Phillips, deputy director of Rural Transformation and Gender Equality at FAO; Devon McLorg, director of Partnerships at BRAC USA; Rwodah Al Naimi, director of Investment at the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD); and Rahaf Abu Mayyaleh, a Jordanian UNDP youth representative. At the end of the panel discussion, closing remarks were delivered by Khalid Al Kuwari, a Qatari EAA youth advocate. This EAA-UNDP session came as the HLPF 2025 convened under the theme 'Advancing sustainable, inclusive, science- and evidence-based solutions for the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its SDGs for leaving no one behind,' with a particular focus on SDG 8: promoting sustained, inclusive economic growth, full and productive employment, and decent work for all. With climate change continuing to disrupt lives, learning, and livelihoods, the urgency to integrate education and employment as core climate response strategies has never been clearer. Through its programmes, Reach Out To All (ROTA) and Silatech, the Education Above All Foundation is addressing these intersecting challenges. The ROTA Programme empowers youth from marginalised and climate affected groups with the green skills, knowledge, values and attitudes needed to take action to address the impacts of climate change in their communities, while the Silatech Programme connects youth to economic opportunities, innovative enterprises, and career pathways, including those that support low-carbon economies. 'Young people hold the power to transform the trajectory of our climate future. By equipping them with quality education, green skills, and access to employment opportunities, we are not only safeguarding their livelihoods but also unlocking their potential to drive resilient, green economies. This event is calling for commitments to take action and ensure no young person is left behind in building a sustainable world,' said Talal Al Hathal, director of EAA Foundation's Al Fakhoora Programme. Through this HLPF 2025 side event, the EAA Foundation, Qatar and UNDP aim to drive forward a global dialogue on how integrated approaches to education, green skills and youth employment can unlock climate solutions and enable inclusive economic growth, in order to catalyse the transition to a greener, more sustainable future.
Qatar Tribune
13-07-2025
- Health
- Qatar Tribune
QFFD explores support to Lebanon humanitarian, development efforts
QNA Beirut A delegation from the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) held meetings with government officials and ministers of Lebanon to discuss development priorities and ways to enhance coordination as part of Qatar's firm commitment to supporting humanitarian and development efforts. The high-level meetings took place during an official visit led by Director-General of QFFD Fahad bin Hamad Al Sulaiti, alongside Ambassador of Qatar to Lebanon HE Sheikh Saud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani. The visit included meetings with senior representatives from the Ministries of Energy, Public Health, and Social Affairs. This visit reaffirmed QFFD's enduring commitment to supporting the brotherly people of Lebanon and its dedication to enhancing cooperation with national and international partners to ensure the provision of effective and sustainable humanitarian and development services. It reflects Qatar's mission to foster humanitarian cooperation and promote sustainable global development for prosperity and stability. The delegation met with officials from the International Organization for Migration (IOM), in line with efforts to support regional stability and address the needs of displaced populations. The meeting was followed by a field visit to the Masnaa border crossing on the Lebanese side, with the aim of enhancing coordination for the safe, voluntary, and dignified return of Syrian refugees, and reviewing the operational procedures in place. The delegation also reviewed the progress of the Emergency Response Project implemented by QFFD in partnership with Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS), which aims to provide vital support to host communities, internally displaced persons, and Syrian refugees across Beirut, Nabatieh, South Lebanon, Beqaa, and Baalbek-Hermel. By distributing 10,400 food baskets and 10,400 hygiene kits, the project seeks to alleviate the burden on overstretched local services and enhance the health and living conditions of more than 10,000 vulnerable individuals. The visit also included a field tour of Karantina Governmental Hospital to review the ongoing reconstruction efforts supported by QFFD to rehabilitate key sections of the hospital and assess wider needs within the healthcare sector. The visit underscored the importance of sustaining essential medical services for the local population.
Qatar Tribune
13-07-2025
- Health
- Qatar Tribune
QFFD explores ways to support humanitarian, development efforts in Lebanon
Beirut A delegation from the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) held meetings with government officials and ministers in the Republic of Lebanon to discuss development priorities and ways to enhance coordination as part of the State of Qatar's firm commitment to supporting humanitarian and development efforts. The high-level meetings took place during an official visit led by the Director General of QFFD Fahad bin Hamad Al Sulaiti, alongside Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Lebanon HE Sheikh Saud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani. The visit included meetings with senior representatives from the Ministries of Energy, Public Health, and Social Affairs. This visit reaffirmed QFFD's enduring commitment to supporting the brotherly people of Lebanon and its dedication to enhancing cooperation with national and international partners to ensure the provision of effective and sustainable humanitarian and development services. It reflects the State of Qatar's mission to foster humanitarian cooperation and promote sustainable global development for prosperity and stability. The delegation met with officials from the International Organization for Migration (IOM), in line with efforts to support regional stability and address the needs of displaced populations. The meeting was followed by a field visit to the Masnaa border crossing on the Lebanese side, with the aim of enhancing coordination for the safe, voluntary, and dignified return of Syrian refugees, and reviewing the operational procedures in place. The delegation also reviewed the progress of the Emergency Response Project implemented by QFFD in partnership with Qatar Red Crescent (QRC), which aims to provide vital support to host communities, internally displaced persons, and Syrian refugees across Beirut, Nabatieh, South Lebanon, Beqaa, and Baalbek-Hermel. By distributing 10,400 food baskets and 10,400 hygiene kits, the project seeks to alleviate the burden on overstretched local services and enhance the health and living conditions of more than 10,000 vulnerable individuals. The visit also included a field tour of Karantina Governmental Hospital to review the ongoing reconstruction efforts supported by QFFD to rehabilitate key sections of the hospital and assess wider needs within the healthcare sector. The visit underscored the importance of sustaining essential medical services for the local population.
MTV Lebanon
11-07-2025
- Politics
- MTV Lebanon
Choucair receives Director General of Qatar Fund for Development, new UNIFIL Commander, meets Tunisian Ambassador on farewell visit
Director General of Lebanon's General Security, Major General Hassan Choucair, received in his office, the Director General of Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD), Fahd bin Hamad Al Sulaiti, accompanied by a delegation from the IOM office in Lebanon. The discussion addressed ways to support Lebanon and its stability during the current exceptional circumstances. Major General Choucair also received the newly appointed Commander of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), Major General Diodato Abagnara, who paid him an acquaintance visit upon assuming his new duties. The visit was a chance to discuss the latest field developments in south Lebanon. Major General Choucair then received Tunisian Ambassador to Lebanon, Bouraoui Limam, who came on a farewell visit upon the end of his diplomatic mission in the country. Major General Choucair wished Ambassador Bouraoui success in his new duties.
Qatar Tribune
02-07-2025
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
‘Innovative financing, effective partnerships vital to achieve SDGs'
QNA Seville Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad has affirmed the importance of innovative financing and effective partnerships in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Al Misnad emphasised the Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani's directives to make development as an investment in security, stability, and human dignity. This came in Qatar's statement delivered by the Minister of State for International Cooperation during a high-level event organised by Qatar Fund for Development, titled 'Innovative Financing for Sustainable Development: Addressing Gaps and Scaling Solutions' held on the sidelines of the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development in Seville, Spain. She noted that Qatar hosted the Second International Conference on Financing for Development in 2008, and has since remained an active participant in all international and regional conferences on development reflects Qatar's commitment to enhancing international cooperation and contributing to global efforts to implement the 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals, she added. Qatar continues to implement its sustainable development agenda, 'Qatar National Vision 2030,' which has focused since 2008 on human development, social development, economic development, and environmental development, she said, adding that, in early 2024, Qatar launched the third phase of its National Development Strategy, aimed at advancing the creation of a healthy society, building a diversified and sustainable knowledge-based economy, enhancing environmental sustainability, and strengthening the role of the family as the foundation of society. Al Misnad underlined that, given today's global challenges, there is a pressing need to reinforce multilateral action and international cooperation, in accordance with the principles of the United Nations Charter and international law, while working to maintain international peace and security. She also underscored the importance of reforming international financial structures, harnessing science, technology, and innovation, and prioritising innovative solutions capable of making rapid and impactful change to help bring efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals back on track, particularly in developing and least developed countries. An effective role is expected from the United Nations and its specialised agencies in supporting member states' efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals and protect human rights, she said, stressing Qatar's support for the UN Secretary-General's reform initiative (UN80 Initiative). She expressed Qatar's pride in its productive international and regional partnerships, including its long-standing and multifaceted cooperation with the United Nations, aimed at advancing the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in developing and least developed countries.
