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The Road to Doha
QFI's Road to Doha program helped train and bring together youth from Qatar, the U.S., Brazil and Argentina to better understand and develop solutions to critical global issues and to more effectively raise environmental awareness.
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QFI's ALCI Presents: The Benefits of Learning Arabic
In this video on QFI's Arabic Language and Culture Initiative (ALCI), we travel to five major U.S. cities -- Los Angeles, Portland, Seattle, Chicago and Philadelphia -- to highlight the importance and benefits of Arabic language classes for K-12 schools.
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My Dream Speaks Global Language Program Benefit
The partnership of QFI and Global Language Project was honored at the "My Dream Speaks" benefit reception in New York City.
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Student of the Month: Camille Westfall
QFI / Al Waha Awardee Camille Westfall talks about the rewards of learning Arabic at the Concordia Language Villages and how learning Arabic can change the world.
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Student of the Month: Sarah Bliss
QFI / Al Waha Awardee Sarah Bliss talks about her passion for Arabic language learning and her experience in the Concordia Language Villages' summer immersion program.
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Teacher of the Month: Nada Shaath
QFI is proud to announce its teacher of the month, Nada Shaath. Nada is a teacher at Bell High School in Los Angeles and a recipient of the QFI Teacher Initiative Grant.
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The Future We Want
In June 2012, Youth Ambassadors for Science and the Environment traveled to Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Caravelas and Abrohlos National Marine Park before heading to Rio+20 Earth Summit.
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YALLAH: Commit to Action, Minnesota
QFI selected 36 students from Brazil, Qatar and the U.S. to participate in the National Service-Learning Conference held in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Madeleine Albright Visits Lindblom
On April 10, 2012, Former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright visited QFI's partner school, Lindblom Math and Science Academy.
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QFI Students in Modern Arab League
In April 2012, QFI students from Washington Latin Public Charter School participated in the National Council on U.S. Arab Relations' 16th Annual Model Arab League (MAL) where they represented the State of Qatar.
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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.
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Ashira Anderson, Winner of the Posse Scholarship
Senior at Lindblom Math & Science Academy, Ashira Anderson, speaks about being awarded the Posse scholarship. Ashira participated in QFI's Chicago to Doha exchange trip in October, 2011. She is attending Trinity College this fall.
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Collaborate, Create, Conserve Student Videos
Students from Chicago, Illinois and Doha, Qatar worked collaboratively on these short films to produce stories depicting critical water issues in their local environments.
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QFI Student Messages on World Water Day
On March 22, 2012, World Water Day, QFI brought students from Chicago and Doha together in New York City's Central Park to give their messages on water.
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QFI / WeVideo Behind the Scenes
The video that launched SXSW Film, highlighting QFI student filmmakers who collaborated on short water films.
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QFI Celebrates Foreign Language Week
QFI's Executive Director speaks about the importance of learning another language.
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BtoQ Compilation Video
Check out all five "Brazil to Qatar" National Geographic student videos in one compilation.
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"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.
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"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.
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"More than Brothers" during the BtoQ Exchange
Brazilian and Qatari students worked with National Geographic instructors to create a short piece on 'More than Brothers'.
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"Respecting the Past, Embracing the Future" during the BtoQ Exchange
Brazilian and Qatari students worked with National Geographic instructors to create a short piece on respecting the past, embracing the future.
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"Points of View" during the BtoQ Exchange
Brazilian and Qatari students during the Brazil to Qatar exchange worked with National Geographic instructors to create a short piece on points of view.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Opening Night at Eastern Market, D.C.
On September 13 2011, QFI brought together guests, supporters and staff to kick off the Student Photo Exhibit held at the Eastern Market in Washington, D.C.
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Winners of QFI's Student Photo Exhibit
Hand-chosen by students of our cultural exchanges in Doha and the United States, the photos of this exhibit tell a story of interconnectedness, cross-cultural engagement and exploration.
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OWN! Arabic Summer Camp
In the summer of 2011, One World Now (OWN) hosted an intensive Arabic immersion camp in Honolulu - a program sponsored by Qatar Foundation International (QFI).
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Arabic Language and Culture at BAA
Watch interviews with students from the Boston Arts Academy who participated in QFI's Arabic Language and Culture Initiative and Cultural Exchange trip to Doha, Qatar.
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The Arabic Language Graduates
Qatar Foundation International introduced its pilot Arabic Language and Culture Initiative (ALCI) in the Fall of 2009 at the Boston Arts Academy.
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Cross-Cultural Interactions: A day at Omar bin Khuttab
In April 2011, American students studying Arabic went to Doha, Qatar, where they met with their Qatari peers, practiced their Arabic and explored the country.
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Get Global 2011 and OneWorld Now!
In April 2011, OneWorld Now! hosted the 6th annual 'Get Global' conference - a youth conference focused on youth action, service and social entrepreneurship.
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Student performance at Get Global 2011
In April 2011, QFI brought youth from Qatar and cities across the US to attend OneWorld Now's Get Global Conference. Watch this amazing performance from a student in our Hawaii partner school's Arabic language program!
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QFI in Brazil: BibliASPA
QFI has partnered with BibliASPA by supporting an Arabic Language and Culture Program in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
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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.
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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.
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America's Pastime
As part of its Youth Allied to Learn, Lead and Help (YALLAH) program, QFI brought Qatari and American students together in Seattle in April 2011.
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TelePresence Debates: Connecting Students in Doha and D.C.
Debates between students in Doha and D.C. using Cisco's TelePresence technology.
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Ocean for Life fundraiser
As part of our ongoing commitment to engage youth with science and to bridge cultures, QFI donated 25K to "Ocean for Life: One World, One Ocean".
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Meet our Brazilian students
Arabic Language and Culture in Sao Paolo - meet the Brazilian students and administrators of this program.
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Crossing the divide
Watch as students from QFI partner schools in Washington DC and Boston tell their story of language learning and cultural exchange.
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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.
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ALCI advisory group
Watch this video to learn more about the ALCI Program Advisory Group and to hear some of our experts discuss language learning.
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Interview with Ibrahim Eidan
In this video, Mr. Ibrahim Eidan, Director of QFI partner school, Al Yarmouk in Doha, Qatar shares his thoughts with us on successful teaching and learning in the modern world.
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A word from our executive director
Executive Director, Maggie Mitchell Salem explains the ethos behind our work
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Youth Allied to Learn, Lead and Help
Meet the people behind YALLAH - an online forum by and for students.
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Summer of Science and Service
Qatar Foundation International (QFI) presents a video filmed exclusively by students of the Summer of Science and Service (SoSS) program telling their story of exploration, learning, and fun.
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Boston Arts Academy: Arabic Program
Catch a glimpse inside the Boston Arts Academy - meet the students of ALCI and the director of the school.
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Washington students explore Qatar
Meet some of the students of our Arabic Language program as they meet with their Qatari peers, visit the sights in Doha, and learn about another culture.
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Boston students explore Qatar
A short video on the Boston Arts Academy Spring 2010 trip to Qatar. See what they did, listen to their impressions, and experience a new culture with them.
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A Disney feature on the Summer of Science and Service
Qatar Foundation International students enjoy the Dynamics of Technology Youth Education Series program at the Epcot Center in Walt Disney World.
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The Road to Doha
QFI's Road to Doha program helped train and bring together youth from Qatar, the U.S., Brazil and Argentina to better understand and develop solutions to critical global issues and to more effectively raise environmental awareness.
The Future We Want
In June 2012, Youth Ambassadors for Science and the Environment traveled to Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Caravelas and Abrohlos National Marine Park before heading to Rio+20 Earth Summit.
YALLAH: Commit to Action, Minnesota
QFI selected 36 students from Brazil, Qatar and the U.S. to participate in the National Service-Learning Conference held in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Madeleine Albright Visits Lindblom
On April 10, 2012, Former U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright visited QFI's partner school, Lindblom Math and Science Academy.
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
- QEC Students Attend Global Warming Meet
- Mixed Media Art Exhibit Celebrates Common Bonds Between Los Angeles and Qatar
- LAUSD Journal: For Southern California students, a trip to Qatar bridges cultures and shapes memories
- The Peninsula: Experts take part in QFI Earth Day meet
- Qatar Tribune: QFI promotes coastal conservation on Earth Day
- Al Arab: QFI organizes symposium on climate change
