Creating Meaningful Connections to the Arab World

Qatar Foundation International( QFI), LLC, is a US-based member of Qatar Foundation( QF). QFI operates as both a grant-making organization, and a convener of thought leadership on issues related to global and international education, open education, and education technologies as they intersect with the three core QFI programmatic areas: Arabic language and Arab culture, STE { A } M( STEM plus the Arts), and Youth Engagement.

QFI inspires meaningful connections to the Arab world by creating a global community of diverse learners and educators and connecting them through effective and collaborative learning environments – inside and outside the classroom.

Through its activities, QFI is committed to providing K-12 students in Qatar, the Americas, and the United Kingdom with the intellectual, communicative, and cultural competencies that will enable them to become engaged global citizens.

QFI works across four themes:

• Challenge: Through educational programs, QFI addresses the most pressing challenges of the 21st century

• Access: QFI provides access to educational opportunities for students with diverse social, economic, and cultural backgrounds

• Dialogue: QFI values discussions that enhance mutual respect, understanding and appreciation of varied voices and perspectives

• Community: QFI seeks to build a global community by challenging individuals to rethink how they define and contribute to their surroundings

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Qatar Foundation International:

Creating Meaningful Connections to the Arab World

QFI inspires meaningful connections to the Arab world by creating a global community of diverse learners and educators and connecting them through effective and collaborative learning environments – inside and outside the classroom.