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Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a global foundation for education and development, and Al Sadd Sports Club have renewed their collaboration agreement for the 2026-27 sports season, reaffirming their shared commitment to leveraging sport as a powerful community platform to support education, inspire children and youth, and promote the values of participation, empowerment and social responsibility.The renewal builds on the existing collaboration between the two organisations and reflects a shared belief that football extends beyond competition on the pitch.With its ability to bring communities together, build trust, and inspire new generations to learn, aspire, and engage positively, football provides a unique platform to raise awareness of education-related issues and of the rights of children and youth to access safe, inclusive, and quality learning opportunities.Through this collaboration, EAA and Al Sadd Sports Club aim to harness football's broad public reach to highlight education as a fundamental right and a pathway to human development.The partnership will also support the engagement of children and youth in activities that connect sport and learning, while promoting teamwork, discipline, resilience and equal opportunity.“Renewing our collaboration with Al Sadd Sports Club represents an important step in using the power of sport to serve education and empower children and youth,” said EAA chief executive Mohammed Saad al-Kubaisi.“Sport is a universal language that can inspire and build bridges, and when connected with education, it becomes an effective tool to open new horizons for future generations,” he said. “Through this partnership, we continue to raise awareness of every child’s right to education and create opportunities for children and youth to learn, grow and participate confidently in their communities.”“We are proud to renew our collaboration with Education Above All Foundation,” said Al Sadd Club Company chief executive Sheikh Khalifa bin Khalid al-Thani.“This partnership reflects Al Sadd’s belief that sport, and football in particular, carries a message that goes beyond the boundaries of the pitch,” he said. “Through its ability to inspire young people, promote positive values and support initiatives that create meaningful impact in society, football can play an important role in community development.”“We look forward to continuing our work with the foundation during the new season in a way that serves children and youth and strengthens the culture of social responsibility,” Sheikh Khalifa added.The renewal reflects the commitment of both organisations to build on previous progress and explore further opportunities that connect education, sport and community engagement.It also strengthens the visibility of education issues in the public sphere.It provides children and youth with positive role models who can inspire them to continue learning and realise their full potential.

Educate A Child programme under Education Above All (EAA) Foundation has provided quality education for over 14.5mn out-of-school children so far, disclosed a senior official of the organisation.“We have enrolled over 14.5mn out-of-school children into quality primary education in over 50 countries. The work continues and lots and lots of people are interested in us. And we work with over 50 organisations globally,” Mary Joy Pigozzi, chief education officer, EAA told Gulf Times.Pigozzi was interacting with Gulf Times on the sidelines of the ongoing Second World Summit for Social Development (WSSD2) where EAA is showcasing its activities and taking part in several events of the summit.According to the official, EAA has awarded more than 10,500 scholarships to disadvantaged youth to enable their pursuit of higher education and equipped nearly 4mn youth with skills and economic opportunities for employment since it was founded in 2012 by Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser.“I think what is good about having been around for more than a decade is that people know that there is one programme which is Educate A Child that focuses specifically on out-of-school children. We have that unified and unitary focus,” noted the official.The official said that EAA has just started a new strategy. She explained: “What we are trying to do now is to try to link our different programmes a little more coherently. So we are looking to work in some countries where more than one programme will be working together. And we will be working in unison. So that is a slightly different approach than we have had in the past.“The point of the new unified approach is to work with countries to support greater impact at the national level through our work across different levels of education to employment,” continued, Pigozzi.She noted that EAA works with various organisations of the UN and have many partnerships with UN agencies such as Unicef, Unesco as well as UNDP.“I think we will continue to work with them in various fields. And as we look at the relationships between education and other sectors, we are also likely to be involved with organisations such as World Food Programme,“ highlighted Pigozzi.The chief education officer said that the EAA has been providing support for the families in terms of income generation through initiatives such as setting up small enterprises as it will help the families and enable them to support their children’s education.Pigozzi stated that the major challenges in providing education to the out of school children are related to the economic factors. “It is poverty and it has many faces. There are many ways that it can be overcome. There are certainly challenges but there are also many opportunities.“Among the opportunities that are encouraging are the engagement of ministries in making more flexible education systems and the engagement of communities and families,” highlighted the official.EAA will hold a session Thursday at the summit on the role of education as a key to social development. “The real focus is how education is a significant key to sustainable development. Education is the real foundation because what is realised through education is not just going to school but learning how to live,” added Pigozzi.

Doha Design District (DDD), in collaboration with Chaumet, M7, Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, and The Cutting Studio, has launched a purpose-driven upcycling initiative that reinforces its commitment to sustainability, design innovation and meaningful community engagement.Inspired by the poetic narrative of the Chaumet & Nature exhibition, a sensory journey celebrating the beauty of the natural world, this project transforms the exhibition’s flags into a limited collection of bespoke tote bags.Proceeds from the sale of these pieces will directly support EAA programmes to expand access to quality education for children and youth in the most marginalised communities worldwide.Msheireb Properties chief executive Ali al-Kuwari said that this upcycling initiative by the DDD is a clear reflection of our commitment to sustainability, innovation and community empowerment.“By transforming elements from the Chaumet & Nature exhibition into limited-edition pieces that support global education, we are demonstrating how design can serve a dual purpose: honouring the natural world while addressing critical social challenges,” he said. “Through the DDD, we aim to lead projects that inspire innovation and align with Qatar’s sustainable development goals.”“This collaboration between Chaumet and the DDD for Education Above All Foundation represents another commitment of the Maison for responsible innovation and sustainability,” said Chaumet chief executive Charles Leung. “It also extends the local social impact of the Chaumet & Nature exhibition, resulting in a concrete contribution to the work done by the Foundation for education.”Mohammed al-Kubaisi, the acting chief executive of the EAA Foundation, said that the foundation is pleased to collaborate on this initiative, which reflects the intersection of creativity and social responsibility.“Our partnership with the DDD and Chaumet underscores a shared commitment to empowering children and youth through education, opening new pathways to create lasting, positive impact in their lives and communities,” he noted.Curated by the DDD, the creative process was made possible through the support of M7, Qatar’s hub for design and fashion entrepreneurship, and brought to life by The Cutting Studio, a local workshop known for its artisanal craftsmanship and sustainable ethos.This collaboration reflects a shared dedication to thoughtful design, responsible craftsmanship, and social impact.The limited-edition tote bags will be available to purchase at the TEC Café at Doha Design District, The Cutting Studio at M7, and Msheireb Museums.