Qatar Fund For Development (QFFD) is expanding its impact in global education, with projects reaching crisis-affected and low-income regions worldwide. The initiative underscores Qatar’s commitment to promoting inclusive and sustainable learning opportunities.
According to QFFD’s Global Advocacy Coordinator Oweis Al-Salahi, the fund operates across many regions, including Syria, Palestine, Afghanistan, and several African countries. These priority areas reflect the organisation’s focus on addressing educational disparities in fragile and conflict-affected settings.
Al-Salahi explained that QFFD aims to shape international agendas, foster partnerships, and deliver tangible outcomes. He said the fund uses holistic financing approaches to transform communities impacted by war and poverty, bridging gaps in both opportunity and access.
Innovative financing models, such as blended finance and results-based mechanisms, are central to the fund’s strategy. These models help close critical funding gaps and enable global collaboration with diverse organisations, Al-Salahi said. He added that such approaches strengthen the fund’s capacity to drive meaningful impact.
QFFD also emphasizes advancing the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 4, which focuses on inclusive and quality education. Al-Salahi stressed that education forms the foundation for opportunity, stability, and long-term growth in vulnerable communities.
Despite global efforts, challenges persist. More than two billion people still lack Internet access, while large numbers of young people remain out of school or displaced. In response, QFFD invests in digital inclusion, gender-responsive education, and crisis-response programs, including safe schooling and psychosocial support.
The fund recently hosted a ministerial roundtable titled Bridging the Divide at the WISE 12 Summit. Ministers from over ten countries discussed innovative education financing, digital equity, and future-ready learning solutions. QFFD also collaborated with SEEK Development to deliver a masterclass on global priorities and outcome-based funding.
Al-Salahi highlighted the importance of reliable data collection in guiding education initiatives. He noted that empowering marginalized communities and including diverse voices are critical to designing effective programs.
Looking ahead, QFFD maintains sustainable financing as a core mission. Al-Salahi said education is an investment in stability, growth, and equity, not charity. He concluded that continued innovation and collaboration are essential to ensuring that every child worldwide can access quality education and meaningful employment opportunities.
Global education initiatives like those led by QFFD are therefore pivotal in creating long-term social and economic impact, particularly in the world’s most vulnerable regions.
