Program Advisory Groups
In keeping with QFI's modus operandi of inclusivity and diversity, we have established Program Advisory Groups (PAGs) to strengthen and sustain our programmatic work. Each group is composed of experts and practitioners in their respective fields who provide advice and key recommendations on how best to maintain programmatic efficiency, relevancy, and innovation.
QFI conceptualizes, executes and evaluates all programs with the assistance of the PAGs and program partners. Members of the PAGs are diverse in their expertise and represent a cross-section of professional perspectives, being drawn from academia, the IO/NGO community, business, and other professions.
Specifically, the PAGs are intended to: Support QFI’s program development agenda; Serve as a generator and sounding board for programming ideas; Broaden and deepen QFI’s technical expertise; Connect QFI to potential partners, donors and other sectoral experts
Arabic Language and Culture
Comprised of U.S. and Qatari educators and leading Arabic language and culture professionals, this advisory group guides the ALCI programs that include: in school and out of school Arabic programs, teacher training and professional development, curriculum development and standards based learning, and partnerships with other Arabic language and culture supporters.
Education Technology and Innovation
The technology advisory group oversees the development of technological platforms for the sharing of knowledge and experience among participants in QFI projects: students, educators, and community leaders.
Videos
Madeleine Albright Visits Lindblom
Former U.S. State Secretary Madeleine Albright visited QFI's partner school, speaking about the importance of understanding other cultures.
YALLAH: Commit to Action
In April 2012, QFI selected 36 students from Brazil, Qatar and multiple cities in the U.S. for a youth leadership in Minnesota, done in partnership with the National Youth Leadership Council.
Concordia Language Villages
In summer of 2011, QFI established a partnership with Concordia Language Villages. 31 youth from 20 different schools attended 2 or 4-week sessions at Al Waha, the Arabic Language Village.
QFI / WeVideo Behind the Scenes
The video that launched SXSW Film, highlighting QFI student filmmakers who collaborated on short water films.
QFI Celebrates Foreign Language Week
QFI's Executive Director speaks about the importance of learning another language.
BtoQ Compilation Video
Check out all five "Brazil to Qatar" National Geographic student videos in one compilation.
"Women" during the BtoQ Exchange
Brazilian and Qatari students worked with National Geographic instructors during the Brazil to Qatar exchange to create a short piece on women.
"People and Nature" during the BtoQ Exchange
Brazilian and Qatari students worked with National Geographic instructors during the Brazil to Qatar exchange to create a short piece on people and nature.
Behind the Scenes at Brazil to Qatar: One World, Many Stories
A behind the scenes look at the #BtoQ exchange program that brought 22 high school students from Brazil to meet their counterparts in Qatar.
From Chicago to Doha: Connecting Cultures, Exploring Science
Learn about students from Chicago's Lindblom Math and Science Academy who went on QFI's exchange trip to Qatar.
Chicago2Doha Media Projects
39 students from 3 schools in Chicago and Qatar came together for the Connecting Cultures, Exploring Science trip. Students told their reflections of the trip through images, video and sound.
Glass Blowing at Chihuly's Studio: YALLAH 2011
QFI students in Seattle as part of the YALLAH cultural exchange trip in 2011 were invited to world-renowned glass blower Dale Chihuly's studio.
Sir Richard Branson speaks to Earth Day Qatar 2011
Earth Day Qatar 2011 was the premier event in the region, featuring speakers, discussions, workshops, and a special video message by Sir Richard Branson.
Meet our Brazilian students
Arabic Language and Culture in Sao Paolo - meet the Brazilian students and administrators of this program.
Crossing the divide
Watch as students from QFI partner schools in Washington DC and Boston tell their story of language learning and cultural exchange.
Our mission and the astrolabe
With its rich and varied history, the Astrolabe represents education, science, innovation and diversity. Highlighted in this video, these values underscore QFI's vision and programs.
Video: A few minutes with the ALCI advisory group
An expert look into language learning with the Arabic language and culture advisory group.
Watch VideoNCUSAR annual policy makers conference
Participants spoke about the state of the economy in the Arab world and prospects for employment and economic growth in the region.
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