Qatar spent $1bn to support education in 64 countries – The Peninsula

Qatar spent $1bn to support education in 64 countries – The Peninsula

Doha: Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) has spent about $1bn in 64 countries and has supported 10 million out-of-school children in 60 countries, said Minister of Education and Higher Education H E Buthaina bint Ali Al Jabr Al Nuaimi.

Speaking at the ‘Transforming Education Summit’ at the United Nations in New York, the Minister said Qatar is one of the largest contributors to humanitarian projects and is investing in education, health and economic support.

Addressing the summit, the Minister of Education and Higher Education said that during the COVID-19 pandemic, Qatar established a fund that provides continuity of education in low-resource areas, reaching 17 countries. QNA shared the Minister's remarks at the summit on Twitter yesterday.

The Minister said Education Above All (EAA) Foundation is helping provide high-quality education in times of crisis in underdeveloped regions and areas affected by conflict and disaster.

Al Nuaimi said the summit is an opportunity to work together to build resilient education systems, protect the rights of children and youth, and comprehensively address the needs of learners.

The Minister said that Transforming Education Summit is a unique opportunity to elevate education to the top of global agenda aiming to address the learning crises exacerbated by the pandemic offering a