(MENAFN- Gulf Times) The Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a global education and development organisation, will take part in the Second World Summit for Social Development, to be held in Doha from 4 to 6 November 2025. EAA Foundation will convene and host six high-level sessions alongside strategic partners, addressing education challenges, youth empowerment, climate resilience, and inclusive economic growth, underscoring the Foundation's vision of ensuring inclusive and equitable quality education for all.
On 4 November, Silatech programme will host a high-level session in collaboration with the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD), under the theme“An Introspective Look: From Challenges to Solutions for Advancing Youth Economic Empowerment Programming”. The session will take stock of youth employability and employment programming, and of progress towards SDG #8: Decent Work and Economic Growth. As part of this examination, the high-level event aims to identify meaningful solutions to move the needle forward on tackling youth unemployment through encouraging innovative approaches to decent work and social inclusion. The session aims to highlight the importance of prioritising relevant, responsive youth employability and employment programmes and policies that address the major global shifts and realities of today and the future.
Also on the same day, Al Fakhoora Programme, in collaboration with the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) and Al Jazeera Media Network, will lead a session titled“Unheard, Unseen, Unstoppable: Rethinking Social Progress Through the Lens of Displaced Youth.” This thought-provoking discussion will explore how education in crisis restores a sense of purpose and possibility, how reintegration and durable solutions rebuild lives with dignity, and how the media can reshape narratives around displacement to reveal not only the suffering but also the strength, talent, and determination of young people rising from conflict.
In addition, Silatech programme, in collaboration with the World Food Programme (WFP), Qatar Fund For Development, and the Government of Kenya, will take part in a high-level session titled“Unlocking Skills, Employment, and Resilient Food Systems in Kenya.” The event will emphasise how partnerships between government, international organisations, and the private sector can strengthen economic inclusion, promote green value chains, and create sustainable livelihoods, positioning Kenya as a model for integrated, climate-resilient development.
On 5 November, the Education Above All (EAA) Foundation will co-host, in partnership with the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) netFWD, a high-level session titled“From Silos to Synergy: Unlocking Education Financing Through Philanthropy.” The session will explore how innovative Public-Private-Philanthropy Partnerships (PPPPs) can help close the global education financing gap and expand access to quality learning across the Global South. The discussion will highlight the role of philanthropy in de-risking investments, fostering collaboration between foundations and development partners, and driving inclusive, locally led education initiatives that advance Sustainable Development Goal 4 on quality education.
Also, the Reach Out To All (ROTA) programme, in collaboration with the Silver Lining for the Needy Initiative (SLNI), UNDP, UNICEF and the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW), will host a session titled“Learning for Climate Resilience: Integrated Pathways for Poverty Eradication, Jobs & Inclusion.” This important panel discussion will demonstrate how education serves as a vital enabler of climate resilience and sustainable livelihoods, showcasing integrated models that combine literacy, vocational training, and climate education to empower youth and women, particularly in fragile and climate-affected contexts, to build a more inclusive and sustainable future.
On 6 November, the Educate A Child (EAC) programme, in collaboration with UNICEF, will hold a high-level session titled Education as a Key Pillar for Poverty Eradication, Employment, and Social Inclusion. The session will centre on education as the driver of social development, highlighting its power to break cycles of poverty and build inclusive, resilient societies. It will also emphasise the importance of collective investment and cross-sectoral collaboration to place education at the heart of global social development agendas, reaffirming EAC's mission to ensure that every child receives an education that opens doors to dignity, opportunity, and inclusion.
Mr. Mohammed Al Kubaisi, CEO of EAA Foundation, Said:
Ahead of the Summit, the EAA Foundation, in collaboration with Lekhiwya Internal Security Force, held a symbolic Parachute Show at Education City's Green Spine, creating a powerful visual celebration of the Sustainable Development Goals. The display featured nine parachute jumps, each representing one of the SDGs aligned with EAA's mission, alongside a parachute bearing the EAA logo. The event served as a striking representation of EAA's commitment to advancing education, equity, and sustainability.
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