The contribution from QFFD will significantly strengthen OHCHR’s ability to address critical human rights issues, enhance its capacity-building initiatives, and support its mission to uphold the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This collaboration reflects QFFD and the State of Qatar’s ongoing commitment to promoting human rights and supporting international efforts to create a more just and equitable world.

Human rights are at the core of sustainable development, and this partnership reaffirms Qatar’s dedication to supporting international frameworks that protect and promote human dignity. This contribution strengthens efforts to advocate for the rights of the most vulnerable, address global human rights challenges, and advance our shared goals.

The funding from QFFD will be allocated towards critical areas, including strengthening national human rights institutions by enhancing their capacity to protect human rights at the national level, advancing gender equality by supporting initiatives that empower women and girls, protecting marginalized communities by addressing their needs and rights, and promoting human rights education worldwide. It exemplifies the strategic partnership between QFFD and OHCHR, aiming to foster sustainable development and uphold human rights for all.

The post Qatar Fund for Development and Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Announce a new partnership through the signature of a Core Contribution Agreement to Support Human Rights Initiatives appeared first on Qatar Fund For Development.

09/06/24

Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) signed a $1 million core contribution agreement with UN Women to support the organization’s vital work in promoting gender equality and empowering women and girls around the world.

This significant contribution underscores QFFD’s commitment to advancing the rights of women and ensuring their full and equal participation in all aspects of life. The funds will bolster UN Women’s actions in critical areas, including economic empowerment, ending violence against women, support women’s leadership and participation, ensure peace and security and humanitarian action causes. 

Mr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al-Aseeri, Acting Director General of QFFD, stated, “This agreement with UN Women is a testament to our shared vision of a world where gender equality is a reality. We believe that empowering women and girls is essential for achieving sustainable development and global peace. We are proud to support UN Women’s crucial work and contribute to building a more just and equitable world.”

“At UN Women, achieving gender equality and SDG5 is our core priority, but this monumental task cannot be accomplished alone. We need strong allies, and I am pleased to now count the Qatar Fund for Development as one of our key partners. Together, we will tackle critical issues facing women and girls, and build resilient communities where everyone has the opportunity to realize their full potential” said Sima Bahous, UN Women Executive-Director

The post Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) Signs a $1 Million Unearmarked Core Contribution Agreement with UN Women  appeared first on Qatar Fund For Development.

The post The Orbis Flying Eye Hospital Completes Successful Training Project for Women from Conflict Zones appeared first on Qatar Fund For Development.

The post Qatar Fund for Development Signs an Agreement with Tomorrow’s Youth Organization to implement Bokrah 2 Project in Palestine appeared first on Qatar Fund For Development.

‘Afghan Dreamers’ were flown to Qatar amid Afghanistan crisis

Doha, Qatar, September 7, 2021: The members of an all-female Afghan robotics team evacuated from Afghanistan to Qatar are to continue their education through scholarships to study at Qatar Foundation’s Education City, jointly funded by Qatar Fund for Development

The team, known as the ‘Afghan Dreamers’, were flown to Doha on a flight organized by Qatari officials after their home country came under Taliban rule and are now being housed at Education City, where they will receive scholarships that enable them to keep pursuing their studies through a strategic partnership between Qatar Foundation (QF) and Qatar Fund For Development (QFFD).

QF’s Education City houses the largest education ecosystem of its kind in the world, comprising eight universities – including branch campuses of some of the world’s leading universities – and both mainstream and specialized schools, and offers education spanning K-12 to postdoctoral level. The strategic partnership that has enabled the Afghan students to study at Education City reflects QF’s belief that nothing should stand in the way of education and its commitment to ensuring people from Qatar and beyond can realize their potential, while also further demonstrating how Qatar and its people show support and solidarity for those experiencing hardship and upheaval.

“These talented, creative students have been living through a time of uncertainty and upheaval, and at Qatar Foundation we want to do whatever we can to ease their concerns in the present while also helping them to look to the future,” said Her Excellency Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani, Vice Chairperson and CEO of Qatar Foundation.

“By providing them with scholarships to study at Education City, their education can now continue uninterrupted. We are currently assessing their specific needs to ensure they receive the learning experience within our schools and our pre-university preparatory program that best suits their abilities and their goals.

“Our priority is to ensure that these students feel safe, cared for, and confident in the knowledge that their education will not be affected by this immensely difficult period in their lives.”

His Excellency Mr. Khalifa bin Jassim Al Kuwari, Director General of Qatar Fund for Development, said: “The educational program jointly funded by QF and QFFD provides high-quality technical training in the use of modern technologies which will enable Afghani female students to acquire the skills and knowledge that will allow them to be appropriately qualified and in demand within the labor market.

“We hope that this program and the strategic partnership between QFFD, QF, and the Digital Citizen Fund will renew hope for a new generation of Afghani girls.”

Roya Mahboob, the founder of the Digital Citizen Fund, parent organization of the Afghan Girls Robotics Team, said: “The team is excited and grateful for this opportunity to study abroad.

“Qatar Foundation’s Education City, a remarkable campus made of up of leading academic and research institutions from around the world, is a place where the girls can realize their full potential. The children of Afghanistan are eager and ready to continue making great contributions to the world.”

At QF and in collaboration with QFFD, the Afghan Dreamers will be supported in continuing their high school studies and preparing for higher education, with placements being based on their educational assessments and their goals. They will also have the opportunity to keep enhancing their robotics skills through the facilities and expertise available at QF member Hamad Bin Khalifa University, and QF partner universities Texas A&M University at Qatar and Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar.

The students travelled to Qatar after their parent organization, the Digital Citizen Fund, worked with Qatar’s government to secure the necessary visas.

The post ALL-FEMALE AFGHAN ROBOTICS TEAM RECEIVE SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDY AT QATAR FOUNDATION WITH JOINT FUNDING FROM QATAR FUND FOR DEVELOPMENT appeared first on Qatar Fund For Development.

Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) and Digital Citizen Fund (DCF) signs a grant agreement, to Finance a vocational training project for Girls and Women in Afghanistan. As they are being left behind and in a crucial need of empowerment. 

The agreement was attended by HE Lulwa Al Khater, Assistant Foreign Minister & Spokesperson- MoFA, and HE Saeed Mubarak Al-Khayareen, the State of Qatar’s ammbassedor to Kabul.

This life-changing agreement will play a major role in, shedding light on women and girls by providing high quality training and technology. Also, it will help them to acquire skills related to information technology. The training will cover most important skill enhancement that will Develop the labor market in Afghanistan such as, employment skills, personal skills and skills related to financial matters and business administration.

A training program will focus on business and entrepreneurial skills and development that will allow 1200 women and girls ranging in age from 14-24 years, to enter the workforce, and that will have a long-term impact, the most important of which is lowering poverty rates and improving the economic future of their communities.

“When someone asks me why Qatar is optimistic about a bright and stable future in Afghanistan, I find myself giving examples on hardworking and dedicated Afghanis, like Roya Mahboob. Despite the war, Roya’s Digital Citizen Fund has been providing quality training in the fields of computing and programming for hundreds of girls. This training opens the doors of hope, future and opportunities for them. I hope that the agreement signed today with Qatar Fund for Development will pave the way for a new generation of ambitious and dedicated Afghani women, who will undoubtedly play a key role in the stability and prosperity of Afghanistan.” Said HE Lulwa Al-Khater

“Women and girls in Afghanistan are no exception as they too, face multiple barriers when trying to enter, remain, or advance in the workforce. They are left behind in a world that is making rapid technological progress.” Said H.E. Mr. Khalifa Al-Kuwari, Director General of Qatar Fund for Development

“Here at QFFD, we recognize the importance of SDG 5 – to achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls. We believe that women and girls are every country’s greatest asset. If invested in properly, they have endless potential to drive the human, social and economic development of nations. Hence, the achievement of the sustainable development goals relies on the empowerment of women.” Added H.E. Al-Kuwari

“With the help of QFFD foreign aid, Digital Citizen Fund will provide young women skills to start and grow businesses that can compete in the worldwide economy. Our dedication to this goal does not waver in the face of difficulty, and the results speak for themselves. Our mission and implementation have continued to flex and grow despite the challenges the world faces with the pandemic. “ said  Roya Mahboob CEO of Digital Citizen Fund

This agreement Between QFFD and DCF, will find ground-breaking ways to make sure everyone has access to their rights equally.

The post Qatar Fund for Development and Digital Citizen Fund are collaborating to empower Girls and Women in Afghanistan appeared first on Qatar Fund For Development.