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I M PA C T R E P O R T COMMUNIT Y DEVELOPMENT
All photos in the book are credited to Qatar Foundation unless otherwise noted. Community Development Impact Reports are prepared by the department of Institutional Effectiveness – Strategy, Administration and Projects.
CONTENTS
Reflections 4 From the President
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Impact Snapshot
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01 Education City
Mission Digital Planet Proofing Inspire and Aspire
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02 Ethics and Social Responsibility
20 Transcend 22 Heart Work 26 Home Away From Home 30
03 Lifelong Learning
Open Access Page Turners
04 Our Heritage
Going Global Horse Power Horse Health
Refocusing and Recovery
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Partners 56
Aerial view of Education City, Doha.
REFLECTIONS
Looking out from the Qatar Foundation observatory deck.
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COVID-19 has made us rethink what is important in our lives. We’ve learned that the most crucial thing for all of us is connection: to each other, to our community, and to our faith.
Although we had to close doors and stay in place, we found new ways to connect and to support our community. We relied on our collective will and the power of technology to spark ideas, share in conversation, and create transformative experiences. Qatar Foundation’s Community Development division adapted and evolved so that our programs and services remained accessible to all in the safety of our own homes. Working with local leaders, community champions, staff, and volunteers, we managed to support our community during this time of disruption and uncertainty. This report looks back at 2020 and how we developed together as a nation, celebrating our evolution and realizing our strength.
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FROM THE PRESIDENT
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When we learn, the brain creates new pathways. When faced with adversity, we find a pathway to hope.
Everyone will agree that this year was like no other. It was trying for all of us. But even in the most difficult of times, we found our way through. The resilience we are all showing during this once-in-a-century pandemic is really inspiring. Last year, our impact report showcased our transformative journey. This year, our journey is one of resilience and introspection. It’s a story about how we came together, how we adjusted to respond to our community and nation’s needs ensuring continuity and access in a time of crisis. By undertaking a digital transformation and finding new ways to meet evolving needs, we were proud to offer 1,001 programs and services attracting an impressive 4.8 million visits to digital and physical offerings. Our journey has been a demonstration of creativity, humanity, and strength. Thank you for your perseverance.
Machaille H. Al Naimi President of Community Development
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4.8m visits to our programs and services
TYPES OF PROGRAMS AND EVENTS Recreation and Culture Keeping people active and healthy, socially connected, and engaged.
Technical Training Learning new specialized skills and keeping current in topics as diverse as LEED certification to equine health.
Awareness Raising Building awareness to encourage action on critical issues from our planet’s health to our personal health.
Community Learning Exploring new concepts like 3D modelling or building proficiency for example in the Arabic language.
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1,001 visits to our programs and events
HOW OUR PROGRAMS AND EVENTS ALIGN WITH OUR FOUR MAIN STRATEGIES
National Heritage
Ethics and Values
Education City
Lifelong Learning
Promote Arabic language and culture
Enhance cohesion, human, and social development
Build belonging and community
Cutivate interest in learning and science
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% 12
% 24
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01 Education City: Accessible For All
Every healthy and strong community needs a meeting place where people can come together to experience culture, to learn, and to recreate. Education City is that place and is unlike any other.
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Education City (EC) is a modern, multi-faceted community hub. Community Development makes sure that programs and services offer a wide and accessible range of arts, culture, health and fitness activities, as well as learning opportunities. EC also serves as a testing ground for sustainable living. Research has proven time and time again that active lifestyles are foundational to leading healthy and happy lives. This means less screen time for children, a healthy developmental outlet for youth, and opportunities for families and adults to stay connected. Given the important role that EC plays in our lives, we made sure that it remained accessible, albeit in different ways, throughout the pandemic. We’re creating cultural shifts that are resulting in improved physical wellbeing and community health.
683k visits to 88 sports programs
ranging from swimming, tennis, football, riding, basketball, Taekwondo, gymnastics and inclusive programming for children and youth with disabilities.
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MISSION DIGITAL Community Development is a catalyst for change and the social fabric connecting our ecosystem.
Even when we couldn’t physically be together, our digital transformation strategy ensured that we stayed connected and engaged. Education City’s website and app was developed as a one-stop hub where everyone could discover and register for everything on offer from yoga, to reading groups, to online classes, and learning seminars.
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9,000 participants learned more about diabetes. Diabetes consultation clinics also went online helping to educate about prevention, treatment, and care.
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digital programs and events
attended 30 digital programs to discuss career options, benefit from career counseling, and get support navigating their future.
kept people fit, mentally stimulated, and connected while at home, ensuring continuous learning and personal development.
4k youth
4k youth
stayed connected to one another and to EC through activities like the popular virtual Majlis.
15.5k
participants in 82 digital programs offering reading support, homework help, early learning activities, and opportunities for families to build connection and find support. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT IMPACT REPORT 2020 EDUCATION CITY
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PLANET PROOFING Part of keeping our community healthy depends on keeping our environment healthy. We’re re-imagining our community to be one that is sustainable and resilient.
Community Development continued to advance sustainability at home and in the business sector. Qatar Green Building Council (QGBC) moved their annual Qatar Sustainability Week online and continued to offer their technical know-how to promote Green Key certified hotels. In fact, the Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy sought QGBC’s expertise to ensure 2022 World Cup stadiums, hospitality and event operations follow WELL certification, the international standard for health, safety, and sustainability in buildings.
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30+ schools actioned environmental management policies and built student awareness of sustainability through the Eco-School certification program.
60k+ people became aware
about climate change and committed to doing something about it.
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digital initiatives
educated people about sustainable living and environmental sustainability.
Children learn the basics of gardening.
The While at Home campaign taught people how to develop sustainable practices while living in lockdown. Qur’anic Botanic Garden fed people’s interest in botany and gardening, livestreaming sessions on Instagram, creating a gardening hotline, and distributing seed packages to encourage home gardeners.
21k+ participants became future botanists, food security advocates, and planting novices through Qur’anic Botanic Garden.
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INSPIRE AND ASPIRE The pursuit of knowledge and exploration of ideas through art, music, and the written word keeps us connected and inspired.
Public art tour of Qatar Foundation Headquarters.
How does art function in “non-art” domains like public space? This was the focus of Outside the Box: Public Art in Qatar, a two-day public forum presented by the British Council in partnership with Qatar Museums and Qatar Foundation, curated by the UK arts organization under the patronage of Her Excellency, Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Chairperson of Qatar Museums. Education City also hosts the largest collection of Arab modern and contemporary art in the region through Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art. A rich collection of over 9,000 artworks from the Arab world and neighbouring regions explores culture and history and profiles local emerging artists.
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8.5k
attended art exhibitions and tours.
In 2020, Mathaf held a series of public online conversations led by artists and curators. We’re especially proud of Live Forward: Art and Culture in Doha from 1960-2020. The retrospective multimedia exhibit included archives, installations, paintings, photography, and video. Live Forward explored how Doha’s creative landscape has been influenced by the Arab world and geo-politics in the Gulf region.
8.7k
people attended concerts performed by Qatar’s Philharmonic Orchestra pre-pandemic.
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DOHA IS INTERESTING BECAUSE IT ENGAGES INTERNATIONALLY WHILE RETAINING A LINK TO ITS DISTINCT REGIONAL ROOTS, MAKING FOR A VIBRANT PROJECT. – UK speaker, Outside the Box: Public Art in Qatar
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Panel of art experts discussing public art in Qatar.
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people from the arts and culture sector attended Outside the Box: Public Art in Qatar.
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02 Ethics And Social Responsibility
Ethics and faith are the pillars of a strong moral foundation. For youth, it results in greater self-confidence, and those involved in volunteerism and community life have greater growth – emotionally and intellectually.
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Our ethics anchor our society and provide cohesion in the complicated world we live in. Morals represent a social agreement between people with the aim of promoting social good. This social agreement is manifested in how we care for each other, in our compassion, and in how we show social responsibility when it comes to our community and our environment.
401k
visits to programs and events
promoting the development of ethical values and moral character building.
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TRANSCEND Our faith keeps us grounded. Our prayers lift us up. Community and our shared values connect us.
In March, Education City’s local Mosque, Minaretein, had to close its doors. Even though we could no longer stand shoulder to shoulder, we joined together in discussion and prayer online every Friday exploring stories of the Prophets from the Qur’an. An array of programs, like Journey with the Prophet, provided a safe digital space where people could discuss, reflect, and question the teachings of the Holy Qur’an without judgement. Faith is an extension of who we are and provides a moral compass guiding us in our daily actions and interactions. Akhlaquna Day, livestreamed this year, celebrated “Yes, I can.” This student-led project asked the public to shift stereotypes and stigma toward people with disabilities by showcasing their contributions to society.
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youth participated in Akhlaquna’s outreach and learning workshops
to help them develop their ideas for humanitarian projects into something impactful and actionable in the community.
Minaret at the entrance of the magnificent Minaretein.
This kind of active community leadership is what we love to see and celebrate. Youth are embodying the values of Prophet Mohammed (peace be upon him) and doing good for our society. We will continue to support meaningful projects that show the world how our values can be extended community-wide and create more empowered, confident, and socially conscious youth.
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youth-led projects submitted for the Akhlaquna award.
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FOR ANYONE SEEKING A COMMUNITY BUILT ON A LOVE AND SERVITUDE TO GOD, MINARETEIN OFFERS A SAFE SPACE OF SOLACE, COMFORT, AND QUESTIONING. – Iman Ismail, Georgetown University – Qatar, Class of 2022
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Walls of windows at the Minaretein create a contemplative space to reflect on faith.
325k
visits by young adults at Minaretein to learn and relate to Islamic knowledge.
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HEART WORK Acts of service and volunteerism are good for the heart and soul and a moral obligation. It’s one way we put our faith to action.
An impressive cohort of nationals and expatriates volunteered as part of our national COVID-19 response led by Qatar’s Ministry of Public Health. The Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy in partnership with Community Development, Qatar Foundation’s nurses, Weill Cornell Medical College students, and Hamad Medical Corporation undertook a massive volunteer training program to ensure the safety of our local heroes. Volunteers were taught about the basics of COVID-19 including disease incubation and transmission, and learned about the basics of hand hygiene, how to properly wear PPE, and environmental cleaning.
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540
training sessions were conducted in Arabic and English.
Eager volunteers attend one of more than 500 training sessions.
800+
members of Qatar’s underserved communities were helped to cope with the impact of COVID-19 by the Connecting for Care program – a multilingual pilot QF collaborative project.
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6.5k+ volunteers helped health centers across the country.
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Hands-on learning at a volunteer training session.
WE TREATED EVERYONE AS MEMBERS OF OUR OWN FAMILY AND ENSURED THEIR NEEDS WERE BEING MET. As a volunteer, I went to support COVID patients in the quarantine facility. Despite the uncertainty about what we were facing and the number of cases increasing daily, our mission as volunteers was to be patient and recognize their complex needs. This was one of the greatest experiences I ever had, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to serve our generous country, Qatar. – Asma Yaser, Volunteer
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HOME AWAY FROM HOME Community means looking after each other, no matter who you are or where you are from.
The suspension of international flights meant that many students living on campus were unable to go home. The housing team quickly mobilized making a home away from home. By the end of March, all 445 international students were able to access a free food pantry; free hygiene supplies and PPE; and free rent on the campus over the summer. As part of our efforts to engage QF alumni, the Alumni Talks series resumed online providing an opportunity for QF alumni to learn about issues relevant to their lives and career trajectories while sharing their knowledge and expertise with one another.
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International students on campus at Education City.
900+ 1.4k visits to Alumni Talks
learning to spot, address, and cope with mental health issues and ensure personal wellness.
visits to medical care and social wellness
support provided to students around-the-clock on campus.
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I AM SO GRATEFUL THAT I FELT CARED FOR DURING EVERY STAGE OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. In a country where I have no family, the housing staff made sure that I was provided with food, care, a safe space to keep myself mentally sane. It is such a blessing. – Muhammad Muneed Ur Rehman, Hamad Bin Khalifa University student and Northwestern University - Qatar Alumni
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Students socialize in a common room on campus at Education City.
76k
free student meals provided.
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03 Lifelong Learning: Active Minds and Collective Growth
Learning creates pathways to our individual and collective success empowering and strengthening our community now and for generations to come.
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We are all lifelong learners. Learning and discovery can happen at any age and is critical to personal and professional development. At Community Development, we ensure that learning and the developmental journey have a strong beginning and never end. This means getting our children off to the best possible start in life through early childhood literacy and care; keeping our young people engaged and curious; and encouraging our citizens to embrace lifelong learning and to keep discovering and growing.
342k people were kept stimulated
through learning activities such as 3D modeling and Arabic classes, chess clubs, book clubs, and family camps.
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Digital resources ensure learning and reading never stop for community members.
OPEN ACCESS Even though Qatar National Library couldn’t open their doors, people could keep learning and discovering online.
Qatar National Library (QNL) saw an explosion in the use of their digital library. A library reference chat service, LibChat, was there to help. QNL’s Open Access Program, at the forefront of a global movement to offer open access to research publications instead of using a subscription model, processed twice as many requests in 2020 over 2019 and made twice as many research articles available. For parents and caregivers thrust into the role of home schooling, QNL developed a virtual training program, Parenting a Superstar Student, and developed special materials for parents of children with autism.
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Curbside drop-off and pick-up of physical reading materials was offered by Qatar National Library to keep our readers reading.
3.1m digital downloads accessing literary and research publications.
16k
online attendees from around the world participated in the Science Book Forums.
18k
children benefited from story time, reading competitions, and early learning activities like Lego and coloring that help build gross and fine motors skills. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT IMPACT REPORT 2020 LIFELONG LEARNING
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PAGE TURNERS As we all spend more and more time at home, the culture of learning and reading physical books is flourishing.
Qatar Reads, our national reading program, got creative and launched Mommy to Be, serving soon-to-be-mothers and new mothers with Mommy kits, workshops and networking events where they learned about pre-natal care and the importance of early learning and reading. Qatar Reads’ popular Family Reading Program maintained uninterrupted home delivery of books and reading activities adding in hygiene kits and even a COVID coloring book!
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74 children and their families were paired with nannies from Qatar Nanny Training to ensure they get the best start in life, grounded in the teachings of Islam and the Arabic language.
A child participates in a Qatar Reads learning event.
1k 1.1k+
public school children participated in Reading Olympics
adults participated in Read to Lead
a joint effort with the Ministry of Education. Children had to give oral presentations to the judges about what they read.
discussing books focused on developing their full potential. Sessions were offered in Arabic and English.
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A Family Reading Program subscriber receives their monthly installment of books from Qatar Reads.
31k+
children, parents, and expecting mothers participated in reading, learning, and literacy skills building through Qatar Reads.
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I DECIDED TO WRITE A STORY AND TO BE THE YOUNGEST WRITER IN QATAR, AND I BECAME – ALHAMDULILLAH. Reema Al-Haill is 11 years old and an active participant in Qatar Reads. She loves reading and is the first young Qatari writer who has been published.
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04 Our Heritage: Learning From Our Past and Protecting our Future
We preserve our heritage and the Arabic language so that they are not lost to us. We use teachings and learnings from our past to help us shape our future and preserve our identity and sense of belonging in this world.
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We have all learned how important our homes are to us. In our rapidly changing world, our heritage, our language, and our culture all provide us with comfort and a sense of belonging. Our unique point of views, our ways of expressing ourselves, our unique environment and how we face challenges develop our national identity and reinforce our place in the world.
142k
programs and events bolstered our national heritage and culture.
185k
people participated in cultural events and programs from local and international communities. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT IMPACT REPORT 2020
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Debators sharpen their skills at the Asian Arabic Debating Championship.
GOING GLOBAL QatarDebate is helping spread the art of debate and promoting the Arabic language and our unique Arabic voices around the world.
QatarDebate didn’t lose any momentum this year. From organizing the Asian Arabic Universities Debate Championship in Kuala Lumpur; to co-founding the Belgium Debate Centre; to collaborating with the New York Times in the 50th World Economic Forum held in Davos, Switzerland; QatarDebate helped youth develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills which in turn, creates progressive and thoughtful societies.
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35.2k youth honed their critical thinking and debating skills
through training programs, workshops, and debate tournaments.
QatarDebate organized the US High School Debate Championship
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I WAS MOTIVATED AND INSPIRED TO SPREAD THIS ART IN MY COUNTRY IN A FUN WAY. I was appointed as an ambassador for the QatarDebate Centre in Tunisia and they provided support, curriculum and workshop materials and continuous care for our debating activities. – Abir Al-Majrouh, Ambassador of the QatarDebate Center in Tunisia
QatarDebate goes digital providing online training to students preparing to compete.
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1st place win for Team Qatar, our national debating team, in an open tournament hosted virtually from Helsinki, Finland. Hard work pays off.
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Arabian horses bred at Al Shaqab exemplify elegance, character, courage, and stamina.
HORSE POWER The Arabian horse has played a central role in Qatar for centuries. We celebrate everything from horse breeding, to riding, to spectacular international competitions.
In 2020, Al Shaqab welcomed 85 new foals into the world. These horses will be trained and groomed for local and international shows maintaining our heritage of Arabian show horses. Our Equine Education Program also ensured that our legacy lives on. Modifications were made to ensure that our young riders kept learning while being kept safe from COVID-19. Before the pandemic struck, one of the cultural highlights in Qatar was the 7th annual Commercial Bank CHI AL SHAQAB Presented by Longines 2020. This world-class equestrian
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370 local horse owners helped sustain the Arabian horse breed by participating in the breeding support program that provides equine reproductive assistance.
41k+
visits to world-renowned international equestrian events held in Doha.
77k
visits to the Equine Education Program
and riding therapy for autistic children.
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medals won
competition, held at Al Shaqab, attracts top-rank riders and their horses in showjumping and dressage. It also helps establish Qatar’s reputation for being a premier host of international sporting events. These kinds of events are a great way to come together as a community and celebrate sportsmanship and our heritage.
21 children and youth came to Doha from across the globe to participate in the Inter-Nations Camp, building bridges and increasing knowledge of horse culture and riding.
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HORSE HEALTH We provided services in spite of the pandemic, a testament to the commitment and dedication of the clinic’s staff and to their genuine love of horses.
Even when other equine hospitals in the region closed their doors to emergencies, our very own Equine Veterinary Medical Center (EVMC) continued to provide critical emergency medical services to horses throughout the pandemic. The clinic is an international center of excellence in diagnostics, rehabilitation and training, and in research. In collaboration with the American School of Doha and Qatar University, EVMC creates engagement opportunities and placements for youth so that they consider pursuing careers in biomedical science.
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7 cutting-edge research studies and 15 publications maintained EVMC’s reputation for quality and innovation in equine health and care.
One of EVMC’s skilled nurses establishes rapport as she gently cares for a horse brought in for treatment.
EVMC achieved several firsts in 2020 establishing the first Veterinary Surgery Residency Program in the GCC; using stem cells in the treatment of horses; and proudly publishing a study that identifies six predictors that determine the endurance horse’s ability to safely complete endurance races, races that range from 80 to 160 kilometers in the desert. Conducted in collaboration with Qatar’s Weill Cornell University and the Anti-Doping Lab, the goal of this endurance race study is to develop portable kits trainers can use on their horses before any race to avoid unnecessary strain, exhaustion, and even death.
2k
attendees from 17 countries learned about the latest in equine veterinary care through online seminars.
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State-of-the-art equipment at EVMC provides world-class diagnostics and specialized care for horses in Qatar.
1.4k+ horses received emergency medical attention and care through the clinic.
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THERE IS A FEELING OF CARE FOR THE HORSES. WE MAKE SURE TO KEEP OUR TRADITIONS. I FELT LIKE I WAS CONTINUING MY CULTURE’S LEGACY. – Maha Al Binali, Volunteer
The Equine Veterinary Medical Center provides unique volunteer and educational opportunities. The Foal Sitting Project had university students providing around-the-clock urgent care to critically ill foals during the first 24 to 48 hours of their lives. Studies show that physical contact and nurturing care aids in the recovery of critically ill foals.
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REFOCUSING AND RECOVERY
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What was important to us pre-pandemic is still important to us now and will still matter post-pandemic: our heritage; our faith; our potential; our future.
Community Development is grateful for the vision, guidance, and leadership of Qatar Foundation’s Chairperson, Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, and Qatar Foundation’s Vice-Chairperson and CEO, Her Excellency Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al-Thani. Together we will continue to evolve and develop, creating new pathways, and new connections. When the world comes to us in 2022 for the FIFA World Cup, we will stand ready to welcome them and keep them safe.
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PARTNERS WHO HELP US BUILD COMMUNITY Aspire Academy for Sports Excellence
Ministry of Interior
Bedaya Centre
Ministry of Municipality & Environment
Best Buddies
Ministry of Public Health
British Council
Northwestern University - Qatar
Carnegie Melon University in Qatar
Qatar Basketball Association
College of the North Atlantic
Qatar Development Bank
Commercial Bank
Qatar Equestrian Federation
Compagne des Montres Longines
Qatar Football Association
Cornell Veterinary Medicine
Qatar Foundation Pre-University Education
Education Above All
Qatar Museums
ExxonMobil
Qatar Red Crescent
Generation Amazing
Qatar Tourism Council
Georgetown University in Qatar
Qatar University
Hamad Bin Khalifa University
Royal Veterinary College
Hamad Medical Corporation
Sidra Hospital
KAHRAMAA
Supreme Committee for Legacy and Delivery
Katara
Texas A&M University at Qatar
Ministry of Administrative Development, Labour, and Social Affairs
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Arts in Qatar
Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs Ministry of Culture and Sports Ministry of Development Planning and Statistics Ministry of Education and Higher Education Ministry of Finance Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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Weill Cornell Medicine - Qatar World Innovation Summit for Education World Innovation Summit for Health
Qatar Foundation Community Development P.O. Box 5825 Doha, Qatar info@qf.org.qa qf.org.qa
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