DOHA: Several organisations yesterday signed agreements with ‘Educate A Child’ initiative to support children deprived of education around the world and bring quality primary education to millions of out of school children.
Agreements were signed on the sidelines of a high level meeting of ‘Educate A Child’ (EAC) held at the Qatar National Convention Centre.
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways yesterday signed a memorandum of understanding with EAC.
The partnership is focused on working together to promote the EAC programme and to collaborate on special projects in key markets of mutual interest.
Qatar Airways Chief Executive Officer, Akbar Al Baker said, “Qatar Airways is proud to be associated with such a commendable cause. The partnership we officially marked today represents the common bond we share in spearheading global initiatives that impact communities in a progressive and forward-thinking manner.
“One of our key strengths as a global airline is that we cover the globe right from our doorstep, here in Doha, uniting people together and bridging barriers. The exposure we will generate through our international passenger base will benefit the awareness and involvement levels of the EAC exponentially,” said Al Baker.
QSTec
Qatar Solar Technologies (QSTec)’s partnership with EAC is focused on working together in applications of solar energy, to allow for the donation of solar panels to selected schools in specific countries. It will provide affordable renewable energy for schools in selected countries and other solutions in the renewable energy sector. “QSTec and SolarWorld AG are proud to support this important initiative,” said Dr Khalid Klefeekh Al Hajri, QSTec’s Chairman and CEO.
“Educating our youth and providing new opportunities for learning is a significant challenge for many people living in remote communities. By working with EAC to provide solar energy solutions for schools, we aim to create an environment that facilitates innovative learning for communities in areas that otherwise don’t have access to online education tools, Internet connectivity or reliable electricity supplies.”
ExxonMobil Foundation
The ExxonMobil Foundation and EAC signed an MoU to discuss opportunities to work together to support the enrollment of children in schools, and provide quality education experiences for children in Angola, Nigeria, Papua New Guinea and Tanzania. The memorandum of understanding was signed by Marcio Barbosa, senior advisor to H H Sheikha Moza bint Nasser and CEO of Education Above All Foundation, and Suzanne McCarron, president of the ExxonMobil Foundation.
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