Grantees
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QFI’s philanthropic resources are allocated to specific projects and programs that fit our targeted areas of interest, namely Arabic Language and Culture, STEAM, and Youth Engagement. QFI's grantees share our vision of a world that embraces and respects diversity, values lifelong learning, and empowers individuals to take action to shape their future.
Al Bustan Seeds of Culture
Year(s): 2011; Programmatic Area(s): Arabic Language and Culture Initiative; Project Type(s): School Project; Location(s): Philedalphia, PA
BibliASPA
Year(s): 2011; 2011/2012; Programmatic Area(s): Arabic Language and Culture Initiative; Project Type(s): School Projects; Location(s): Sao Paulo, Brazil
Boston Arts Academy Foundation
Year(s): 2010 and 2011; Programmatic Area(s): Arabic, Language and Culture Initiative; Science, Technology, Engineering and Math; Youth Engagement; Project Type(s): School Projects; Summer Intensive Arabic; and YALLAH; Location(s): Boston, MA
Concordia Language Villages
Year(s): 2011; Programmatic Area(s): Arabic Language and Culture Initiative; Project Type(s): Summer Intensive Arabic and Teacher Professional Development; Location(s): Moorhead, MN
Global Language Project
Year(s): 2011; Programmatic Area(s): Arabic Language and Culture Initiative; Project Type(s): School Project; Location(s): New York City, NY
iEARN-USA
Year(s): 2011; Programmatic Area(s): Science, Technology, Engineering and Math; Project Type(s): School Project; Location(s): New York City, NY
Lincoln High School PTA Association
Year(s): 2011; Programmatic Area(s): Arabic Language and Culture Initiative; Project Type(s): Summer Intensive Arabic; Location(s): Portland, OR
National Marine Sanctuary Foundation
Year(s): 2011; Programmatic Area(s): Science, Technology, Engineering and Math; Project Type(s): School Trips and Exchanges; Location(s): Silver Spring, MD
OneWorld Now!
Year(s): 2011; Programmatic Area(s): Arabic Language and Culture Initiative; Project Type(s): School Project; Location(s): Honolulu, HI and Seattle, WA
Portland Public Schools
Year(s): 2010; Programmatic Area(s): Arabic Language and Culture Initiative; Project Type(s): School Project; Location(s): Portland, OR
The Walters Art Museum
Year(s): 2011; Programmatic Area(s): Arabic Language and Culture Initiative; Project Type(s): School Project; Location(s): Baltimore, MD
Washington Latin Public Charter School
Year(s): 2010 and 2011; Programmatic Area(s): Arabic Language and Culture Initiative; Project Type(s): School Projects and Summer Intensive Arabic; Location(s): Washington, D.C.
Urban Alliance
Year(s): 2009; Programmatic Area(s): Special Opportunities; Project Type(s): Youth Engagement; Location(s): Washington, D.C.
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.
QFI News
- Al Raya: Project Mapping Mangroves
- The Peninsula: Qatar Foundation International launches YASE programme
- Qatar Tribune: QFI launches youth science & environment programme
- Al Raya: High School Student Ambassadors for science and environment program launch
- Tech Crunch: QFI Partner Raises $19.1M For Cloud-Based Collaborative Video Editing Platform
- Al Sharq: Chicago and Qatar students explore the waterfront of the Potomac River
Social Feed
Releases
- QFI Partners with Intel and Khan Academy for Arabic Translation of Math and Science Modules
- Qatar Foundation International Announces QFI Arabic Language Curriculum Grantees
- Youth Ambassadors for Science and the Environment Program Launched on Earth Day Qatar
- Qatari and American Teachers Join Together on “Peers Educating Peers”
