Q Life Magazine Q Magazine (US) June 2017 | Page 18

Qatar and the US | | Issue 3 Qatar Foundation International: 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. Q FI 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  | Qatar Foundation International event 18 19