DOHA: Qatar Airways (QA) Wednesday donated QR 2.4 million to Education Above All Foundation for its 'Educate A Child' global programme.
QA Group Chief Akbar Al Baker presented the cheque to Educate A Child representative today at an event held at the World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE) at the Qatar National Convention Centre.
The QA In-Flight Donation Programme will help children in co-funded education programmes in more than 30 countries worldwide towards EAC's vision of a world where every individual has the opportunity to learn through a quality education.
Speaking at the event Al Baker said, "Qatar Airways is honoured to be a communications partner for the Educate A Child programme, championing its messages to a worldwide audience through our travelling public.
"The funds presented today symbolize the overwhelming support received from our passengers, together with the matched funds from Qatar Airways, and highlights the enthusiasm which this programme has drawn from all corners of the globe."
The funds represent a commitment made by QA to match funds donated by passengers aboard its flights in seatback envelopes. Cabin crew introduce the EAC programme and invite passengers to donate any amount, in any currency.
Speaking about the partnership, EAA CEO Marcio Barbosa said, "Qatar Airways is a special partner, a leading Qatari company supporting a Qatar-based international NGO.
"We appreciate the resources that Mr. Al Baker and the Qatar Airways team have put towards raising awareness of the issue of out of school children and their financial contribution towards accelerating our efforts to close the gap."
Qatar Airways is a resource partner of Educate A Child, leveraging the airline’s communications platforms and reach via over 23 million passengers per year to 145 destinations worldwide to advance the goals of EAC.
Educate A Child was launched in 2012 by HH Sheikha Moza bint Nasser as a catalyst to help break down the barriers preventing children from being in school. EAC is working with global and local organisations to turn commitments into action.
Funds collected via this partnership go towards Educate A Child projects active in countries affected by poverty, conflict, gender discrimination and natural disaster.
To date, more than 2.5 million children have access to education programmes thanks to projects co-funded by EAC. (QNA)
