Doha: The Education Above All (EAA) Foundation will organize the "Walk for Education" event on Friday at the Museum of Islamic Art Park, coinciding with the United Nations International Day of Education. The event will feature three symbolic walks around the park at 2:00 PM, 4:00 PM, and 7:00 PM. Alongside these walks, there will be activities such as football tournaments, art competitions, bouncy castles, raffles, stage performances, food carts, and stalls focusing on corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives.
According to Qatar News Agency, a special fundraising campaign, 'Buy a Brick, Build a School', will also take place during the event. This initiative will allow attendees to contribute directly to the construction and development of Assalam Schools. Each contribution is intended to provide a future for children and ensure they have access to quality education.
The Assalam Schools are a flagship initiative of the EAA Foundation under its Together Project. These institutions have been instrumental in providing free education to marginalized children and youth in Qatar. Since their inception, over 18,000 students from both Arab and non-Arab communities have benefited from tuition-free education, thereby transforming numerous lives.
The Assalam Schools work in cooperation with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education and receive support from local donors. The network of five schools has become a symbol of hope and resilience, with enrolment growing by over 60 percent and an attendance rate of 89 percent. The schools offer flexible learning options, including dual shifts, adult education, mainstream schooling, and homeschooling, to meet the diverse needs of students.
As part of its commitment to expanding access to quality education, the EAA Foundation's Together Project is introducing two initiatives for the academic year 2025-26. The Fourth Assalam School will implement two curricula: the Cambridge curriculum and Qatar's National Curriculum for Grades 1-6 students from different nationalities. Meanwhile, the Sixth Assalam School will introduce programs for children with moderate to severe disabilities, offering a tailored, adaptive curriculum and innovative learning methods such as online classes and home tutor visits. These initiatives aim to promote inclusive education in Qatar.