Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, and Assalam Schools marked the foundation’s recognition at the inaugural Rawda Award for Excellence in Social Work through Assalam Schools, with celebrations held across all five Assalam Schools in Qatar.
EAA was honoured in the non-profit organisations category for the ‘Together Project.’ The recognition reflects the growing national importance of inclusive education in Qatar and highlights the role of Assalam Schools in expanding inclusive, flexible, and high-quality learning pathways for students whose educational journeys may be affected by social, economic, or academic challenges. Launched in Qatar in 2017, the ‘Together Project’ has grown into a network of five Assalam Schools, which have supported more than 24,000 students of diverse nationalities since inception.
Noora al-Sulaiti, director, Together Project said: "This recognition matters because it reflects what Assalam Schools have made possible for thousands of students across Qatar, a pathway back to learning, renewed confidence, and a future that feels open again. For many children and families, the impact is not abstract; it is felt in the classroom, in the home, and in the sense that education is once again within reach. We are grateful to the Ministry of Social Development and Family, to the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, and to our partners for helping in making this impact possible.”
The celebrations brought together students, school communities, partners, and supporters of the Together Project, in recognition of their contribution to the success of Assalam Schools and their role in helping expand supportive and adaptive learning pathways for children in Qatar.
Assalam Schools were established to provide inclusive and flexible learning pathways for students in need of supportive education models that respond to diverse learning needs. In addition to academic learning, the schools provide integrated health and psychological support, alongside programmes to strengthen learning outcomes and help bridge educational gaps.