Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a global foundation for education and development, has signed a collaboration agreement with the Qatar Cricket Association (QCA).
The agreement underscores the shared commitment of both organisations to harness the power of sport to inspire, engage, and expand educational opportunities for children and youth.
Under the agreement, the EAA and QCA will collaborate on initiatives that combine sport with education, inclusion, and community development.
These include hosting inclusive cricket workshops at Assalam Schools to empower children with disabilities, providing students access to QCA matches and events, organising a cricket tournament as part of the EAA's annual "Walk for Education” fair, which commemorates the UN International Day of Education.
The partnership includes opportunities for international visibility, with the EAA branding to appear at regional and global cricket events, including the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Asia and EAP Qualifier, further amplifying the EAA's message on the importance of protecting and promoting education in times of crisis.
"This partnership reflects the EAA's belief in the transformative power of sport as a tool for education, inclusion, and empowerment,” said EAA executive director for human resources Ali al-Sobai. “Together with the Qatar Cricket Association, we are creating meaningful opportunities for children and youth, especially the most vulnerable, to learn, grow, and thrive.”
“By linking the joy of sport with the right to education, we are not only building skills but also fostering hope and resilience in communities across Qatar and beyond,” he said.
"We are delighted to collaborate with Education Above All, an institution renowned for its commitment to universal education,” said QCA secretary-general Khalid Saleh al-Rumaihi. “This alliance reflects our conviction that sport and education are mutually reinforcing: cricket can open doors, foster confidence, and draw young people into learning environments.”
“Through this collaboration, we aim not only to nurture future cricketers, but also to nurture informed, empowered citizens equipped for life beyond sport,” he said.
“Education must extend beyond the classroom,” al-Rumaihi added. “Combining it with the discipline, teamwork, and resilience of sport gives us a unique platform to reach youth, strengthen community ties, and promote sustainable social impact.” – QNA
