Q Life Magazine Q Magazine (US) June 2017 | Page 34

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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 .

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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