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Inter-Agency Network for Education in Emergencies Terminology of ...

Inter-Agency Network for Education in Emergencies Terminology of Fragility Dear INEE Members, The recent INEE Global Consultation was an opportunity for the Working Group on ...
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INEE Working Group on Education and Fragility - Members


The INEE Working Group on Education and Fragility is made up of practitioners, policymakers, and researchers engaged in advocacy, research, programming and policy development relating to education in fragile states:

  • Academy for Educational Development (AED), represented by Mary Joy Pigozzi (based in US)
  • Australian Agency for International Development (AusAid), represented by Fabia Shah (based in Australia)
  • CARE USA, represented by Jonathan Miller (based in US)
  • Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), represented by Julia Dicum (based in Canada)
  • The Center for International Education at the University of Massachusetts, represented by Jacqueline Mosselson with Nina Papadopoulos (based in US)
  • Center for Universal Education at the Brookings Institute, represented by Rebecca Winthrop (based in US)
  • CfBT Education Trust represented by Susy Ndaruhutse (based in UK)
  • Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs, represented by Corien Sieps (based in The Netherlands)
  • Education Development Center (EDC), represented by Cornelia Janke (based in US)
  • The European Commission (EC), represented by Emily Oldmeadow (based in Belgium)
  • Fast Track Initiative (FTI) Secretariat, represented by Alberto Begué (based in US)
  • Deutsche Gesellschaft für Technische Zusammenarbeit (GTZ), represented by Rüdiger Blumör (based in Germany)
  • Reach Out to Asia (ROTA), Qatar Foundation, represented by Omnia Nour (based in Qatar)
  • Save the Children Alliance, represented by Emily Echessa (based in UK)
  • UK Department for International Development (DFID), represented by Sally Gear (based in UK)
  • UNESCO Center at the University of Ulster, represented by Alan Smith (based in Northern Ireland)
  • UNESCO-IIEP, represented by Lyndsay Bird (based in France)
  • UNICEF, represented by Silvia De Guili (based in US)
  • US Agency for International Development (USAID), represented by Yolande Miller-Grandvaux (based in US)
  • The World Bank, represented by Peter Buckland (based in US) (chair)

The Working Group is supported by the INEE Coordinator for Education and Fragility, Kerstin Tebbe (kerstin@ineesite.org ), who is hosted by UNESCO in Paris
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ROTA receives donation from Al Faleh Group

Sheikha Anwar Nawaf bint Nasser bin Khalid Al-Thani presented ROTA with the registrations for two Mitsubishi buses generously donated by Al Faleh Group.

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Sheikha Aisha bint Faleh bin Nasser Al Thani, CEO of Al Faleh Group comments, "As a member of Reach Out To Asia's board, and the local community, I am always looking for ways to support the ROTA team and their charitable efforts. Our aim in donating these vehicles is to enhance ROTA's ability to function at home, in Qatar."

Each bus can seat 27 passengers and will be branded as official ROTA vehicles. In addition to easing daily activities and volunteer project logistics, ROTA is planning a number of events in which the brand new buses will be essential.

ROTA's director Omnia Nour added "this donation is of great value to ROTA. It will reduce our operating costs and simplify our daily logistics, especially in relation to events. We are excited at the new opportunities these vehicles will create for us."
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About ROTA
Reach Out To Asia is an initiative launched in December 2005 in Doha, Qatar, by Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, daughter of the Emir of Qatar. Operating under the auspices of the Qatar Foundation, ROTA is a non-profit non-governmental organization committed to provide quality education, encourage relationships among communities, create safe learning environments and restore education in areas with serious social difficulties. ROTA's vision is equal educational opportunities for all, regardless of age, gender or social condition throughout Asia.

About Qatar Foundation
Founded in 1995 by His Highness Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani, Emir of Qatar, and chaired by Her Highness Sheikha Mozah Bint Nasser Al Misned, Qatar Foundation is a private, non-profit organization committed to the principle that a nation's greatest natural resource is its people. The headquarters of Qatar Foundation are located within its flagship project, Education City. A fourteen million square-metre campus, Education City is home to numerous progressive learning institutions and centers of research, including branch campuses of six of the world's leading universities, plus a cutting-edge science and technology park. Qatar Foundation also works to enhance the quality of life in Qatar by investing in 'Education, Science and Technology and Community Health and Development'.

for more details please contact:
Passent Al Sourie
Reach Out To Asia
+974-480 0296
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About ROTA
Reach Out To Asia is an initiative launched in December 2005 in Doha, Qatar, by Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, daughter of the Emir of Qatar. Operating under the auspices of the Qatar Foundation, ROTA is a non-profit non-governmental organization committed to provide quality education, encourage relationships among communities, create safe learning environments and restore education in areas with serious social difficulties. ROTA's vision is equal educational opportunities for all, regardless of age, gender or social condition throughout Asia.

About Qatar Foundation
Founded in 1995 by His Highness Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani, Emir of Qatar, and chaired by Her Highness Sheikha Mozah Bint Nasser Al Misned, Qatar Foundation is a private, non-profit organization committed to the principle that a nation's greatest natural resource is its people. The headquarters of Qatar Foundation are located within its flagship project, Education City. A fourteen million square-metre campus, Education City is home to numerous progressive learning institutions and centers of research, including branch campuses of six of the world's leading universities, plus a cutting-edge science and technology park. Qatar Foundation also works to enhance the quality of life in Qatar by investing in 'Education, Science and Technology and Community Health and Development'.

for more details please contact:
Passent Al Sourie
Reach Out To Asia
+974-480 0296
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ROTA delivers ambulance, food and medical supplies in Gaza

Qatar-based NGO Reach Out To Asia (ROTA) is currently spearheading emergency relief operations for victims of the conflict in Gaza.

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A ROTA delegation has been present in Rafah since last week to make sure that humanitarian aid reaches the besieged strip.

In response to an urgent request by the Palestinian Ministry of Health, ROTA has delivered an ambulance at Rafah border to facilitate relief operations for the wounded in Gaza. More ambulances are planned to be delivered pending clearance and permits from authorities at the border.

ROTA has also managed to distribute over 5,000 food packages including sugar, rice and oil at Al Shifa Hospital in Gaza. Medical supplies including medicines and equipment were also distributed at Nisar Hospital, Al Shifa Hospital and Children Specialist Hospital.

Omnia Nour, Director of ROTA, said:
"There is a crucial need for urgent humanitarian aid and we are steadfast in our resolve to assist the victims of this on-going conflict in the strip. Over 50% of the population in Gaza are innocent children. We have to do everything that is possible, to help them survive this war."


ROTA's emergency response delegation, consisting of Omnia Nour, and two other ROTA representatives, is in Egypt to oversee the distribution of food and medical supplies into Gaza. The team is also conducting meetings with other NGOs to channel high energy biscuits, water and milk from the West Bank
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ROTA to dedicate 17 new schools in Pakistan

Qatar-based Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) Reach Out To Asia today announced plans to dedicate 17 new schools in northern Pakistan, which were completely devastated by a Kashmir earthquake in October 2005.

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The 17 schools, including 10 permanent school buildings and seven temporary structures in the Union Council (UC) of Nar Sher Ali Khan in the state of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), will be dedicated on June 13 during a high-profile Qatari delegation visit to Pakistan next week.

The delegation, to be led by Her Excellency Sheikha Aisha Bint Faleh Al Thani, ROTA board member, Omnia Nour, Director of ROTA, and other top officials from ROTA and representatives from the Qatar Red Crescent and media.

The inauguration of the 17 schools is part of the first phase of rehabilitation efforts undertaken by ROTA in close coordination with the Pakistan Government, Qatar Red Crescent and other social and community organisations.

The schools were completely destroyed during the massive earthquake, which rocked the northern Pakistan on October 8, 2005 and resulted in the death of over 73,000 people. The estimated cost of damages was over $5bn and in excess of 3.3 million people were left injured or homeless.

ROTA was the one of the first NGOs to reach the devastated areas of northern Pakistan following the earthquake and provide basic amenities. The main objective of the ROTA school project, which will help provide educational access to over 2,300 students, is to assist the Pakistani community to restore some of the education systems destroyed due to the natural disaster.

The project also aims to enhance the quality of education by providing capacity training for teachers and administration, and has already seen the opening of seven libraries in the temporary schools.

In her comments, Omnia Nour, Director of ROTA, said: "ROTA has pledged all possible assistance to help those affected by the earthquake in Pakistan in 2005. It is a matter of great privilege that we have successfully accomplished the Phase I of our project aimed at offering the children access to quality education. We are extremely thankful to the Pakistani government, Qatar Red Crescent and other like-minded organisations in helping us in this humanitarian initiative."

She added: "The project, aimed at spreading smiles and education around in northern Pakistan, will also enable sharing of educational initiatives and curriculum, partake in collaborative projects and creating a partnership between students, teachers and faculty members, thereby increasing educational opportunities and bridging cultural divides throughout the Asian continent."

The other phases of the ROTA project in Pakistan, which continues till February 2011, includes equipping the schools with necessary capacity to improve quality of education, twinning of schools / connecting the universities and encouraging volunteer participation from the youth community in Pakistan and Qatar.

In her comments, Omnia Nour, Director at ROTA, said: "The earthquake in October 2005 was a devastating tragedy and we at ROTA are doing our best to help the people affected by the disaster. This handing over of the 17 schools will help enhance the accessibility and quality of education through educational facilities. We at ROTA are proud of being part of this endeavour."

In addition, ROTA and Qatar Red Crescent have also established library facilities, including bookshelves and furniture, at the schools to help the children achieve quality education. ROTA and QRC are also organising librarian training sessions to train the teachers in utilizing the facilities.

In addition to the restoration and rebuilding of the damaged education infrastructure in Azad Jammu & Kashmir (Muzaffarabad & Neelum, Bagh and Poonch), the project will have a direct impact on securing the achievement of educational objectives of students within the local community, national educational strategies and influence the achievement of universal UNESCO Education for All goals by 2015.
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ROTA assists students displaced from Nahr Bared refugee camp

Reach Out to Asia (ROTA) is distributing school bags and supplies to Palestinian school children forced to flee their homes by the recent fighting in the Nahr Bared refugee camp, near Tripoli, Lebanon.

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Thousands of students due to sit for their end of year exams have been displaced at a critical time in their education. The events in the camp forced families and their children to evacuate Nahr Bared quickly and without time to pack any of their personal belongings. The Reach Out to Asia team has been active in the area; providing school stationery and bags to 645 pupils.

The school bag project amounted to USD15,000, but as Omnia Nour, Director of Reach Out to Asia, explains:

"ROTA strongly supports the Education For All initiative and has joined the effort of the global community towards creating a positive change by 2015. The Achievement of this goal gets more and more difficult, especially after the occurrence of either natural or man made disasters. So much energy and resources are being diverted. More commitment and a stronger joint global effort is needed if we want to make a difference."

One of the recipients, Fatima Mahmoud Al-Ahmad a 15 year old student, who received one of the school bags and equipment spoke of her gratitude to ROTA:

"We were really in need of this kind of help. We needed schoolbags and stationary. They gave us hope and encouraged us to study and succeed despite the difficult conditions we are going through. Thank you ROTA."

Most of the students have moved from Nahr Al Bared refugee camp, 16km North of Tripoli, to Bedawi camp, approximately 20km away, in order sit for their exams.

Working in conjunction with the Al El Ershad Wal Eslah Organization, and with transportation help from the Qatar Red Crescent, ROTA distributed 645 school bags containing a copy book, engineering set, calculator, pens, pencils, erasers, sharpener and ruler to schoolchildren in grades 9 -12 (ages 14-18 years).
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SMKN 1 ROTA Bayat is located in Bayat, Klaten - Central Java as a senior secondary vocational school specialising in ceramic/ pottery and batik. The school was built 2009 and funded by ROTA - Qatar Foundation on a plot of land of approximatelly 26,000 sqm
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Reach Out To Asia, Universities set to sign partnership agreement

  • MoU to provide impetus to Connect ROTAsia Knowledge Network
  • Ensures quality educational resources for educators and students
  • Reflects ROTA's commitment to community service and education

Doha , QATAR, 13 December, 2007 - Qatar-based NGO Reach Out To Asia (ROTA) has announced that it will shortly enter into a landmark partnership with universities at Qatar Foundation's 2,500-acre Education City campus in Doha. The five universities housed at Education City will be signing the MoU.
The MoU will provide vital impetus to the Connect ROTAsia Knowledge Network, which is aimed at providing quality educational resources and opportunities for students and educators Qatar, the Middle East, and Asia.
The partnership will pave the way for educators and students within the high-profile Education City, to collaborate with ROTA's schools and other higher education institutions in Asia through a web-based portal. Activities through the portal will enable universities at Education City, other higher education institutions and schools to share projects and curricula, besides partaking in collaborative projects and creating an authentic partnership between students, teachers and faculty members.
Commenting on the MoU, Omnia Nour, Director of ROTA, said: "We are privileged to have these universities' branch campuses as  partners in our Connect ROTAsia Knowledge Network, and we are confident that this MoU will be of great benefit to ROTA and the march forward on our ROTAsia program. This partnership will go a long way in information and resource-sharing and will contribute towards the sustainability of our projects. It is a large-scale project and is being supported by world-class universities. The goal is to enable our project schools to work with other institutions so they are constantly in touch and up-to-date."
Omnia added: "ROTA looks forward to further augment this partnership and it is a wonderful opportunity to expand access to more educational opportunities across Asia, which is our primary objective. The agreement is yet another testimony of ROTA's commitment to community service and education for all across Asia, helping us build bridges across cultures and a better future for all."
The MoU was signed by ROTA's Director, Omnia Nour; Dr Chuck Thorpe, Dean of The Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMUQ); Dr Jim Reardon Anderson, Dean of Georgetown University Qatar (GUQ); Dr Mark Weichold, Dean of Texas A&M University at Qatar (TAMUQ); Allyson Vanstone, Dean of Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar (VCUQ); and Dr Daniel Alonso, Dean of Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar (WCMCQ).
The MoU is also supported by ictQATAR, the Supreme Council of Information and Communication Technology in Qatar. ROTA had recently signed a partnership agreement with ictQataron Connect ROTAsia Knowledge Network.
Formed under the Qatar Foundation umbrella, ROTA is a Qatari non-governmental organization. For further details about ROTA or the Connect ROTAsia Knowledge Network, please send an email to rota@qf.org.qa, or phone +974 480 0296.
Supported by abundant residential and recreational facilities, Education City is envisioned as a community of institutions that serve the whole citizen, from early childhood education to post-graduate study. Moreover, Education City is envisioned as a hub for the generation of new knowledge -- a place that provides researchers with world-class facilities, a pool of well-trained graduates, the chance to collaborate with likeminded people and the opportunity to transfer ideas into real-world applications
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Reach Out To Asia, Universities set to sign partnership agreement

  • MoU to provide impetus to Connect ROTAsia Knowledge Network
  • Ensures quality educational resources for educators and students
  • Reflects ROTA's commitment to community service and education

Doha , QATAR, 13 December, 2007 - Qatar-based NGO Reach Out To Asia (ROTA) has announced that it will shortly enter into a landmark partnership with universities at Qatar Foundation's 2,500-acre Education City campus in Doha. The five universities housed at Education City will be signing the MoU.
The MoU will provide vital impetus to the Connect ROTAsia Knowledge Network, which is aimed at providing quality educational resources and opportunities for students and educators Qatar, the Middle East, and Asia.
The partnership will pave the way for educators and students within the high-profile Education City, to collaborate with ROTA's schools and other higher education institutions in Asia through a web-based portal. Activities through the portal will enable universities at Education City, other higher education institutions and schools to share projects and curricula, besides partaking in collaborative projects and creating an authentic partnership between students, teachers and faculty members.
Commenting on the MoU, Omnia Nour, Director of ROTA, said: "We are privileged to have these universities' branch campuses as  partners in our Connect ROTAsia Knowledge Network, and we are confident that this MoU will be of great benefit to ROTA and the march forward on our ROTAsia program. This partnership will go a long way in information and resource-sharing and will contribute towards the sustainability of our projects. It is a large-scale project and is being supported by world-class universities. The goal is to enable our project schools to work with other institutions so they are constantly in touch and up-to-date."
Omnia added: "ROTA looks forward to further augment this partnership and it is a wonderful opportunity to expand access to more educational opportunities across Asia, which is our primary objective. The agreement is yet another testimony of ROTA's commitment to community service and education for all across Asia, helping us build bridges across cultures and a better future for all."
The MoU was signed by ROTA's Director, Omnia Nour; Dr Chuck Thorpe, Dean of The Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMUQ); Dr Jim Reardon Anderson, Dean of Georgetown University Qatar (GUQ); Dr Mark Weichold, Dean of Texas A&M University at Qatar (TAMUQ); Allyson Vanstone, Dean of Virginia Commonwealth University in Qatar (VCUQ); and Dr Daniel Alonso, Dean of Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar (WCMCQ).
The MoU is also supported by ictQATAR, the Supreme Council of Information and Communication Technology in Qatar. ROTA had recently signed a partnership agreement with ictQataron Connect ROTAsia Knowledge Network.
Formed under the Qatar Foundation umbrella, ROTA is a Qatari non-governmental organization. For further details about ROTA or the Connect ROTAsia Knowledge Network, please send an email to rota@qf.org.qa, or phone +974 480 0296.
Supported by abundant residential and recreational facilities, Education City is envisioned as a community of institutions that serve the whole citizen, from early childhood education to post-graduate study. Moreover, Education City is envisioned as a hub for the generation of new knowledge -- a place that provides researchers with world-class facilities, a pool of well-trained graduates, the chance to collaborate with likeminded people and the opportunity to transfer ideas into real-world applications
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ROTA Organized Iftar with Dhreima Children


  • 20 volunteers from ROTA and Jaidah Group took part in Iftar
  • Anonymous donor sponsors the Iftar and spreads smiles
Doha, September 14, 2009: Qatar-based NGO Reach Out To Asia (ROTA) called its volunteers back last week into a real moment of giving and sharing with Dhreima Qatar Orphan Foundation children a special Iftar event.
The Iftar, which was held at Qatar Foundation sponsored by an anonymous donor, and was attended by ROTA officials and volunteers from Jaidah Group, ROTA's Associate Partner. H.E. Sheikha Aisha bint Faleh Al Thani, ROTA Board Member, Omnia Nour-ROTA ROTA Director, Mohamed Al Jaidah, , Al Jaidah group, Dana Al Ferdan and Dhreima officials, graced the event with their presence and along with the volunteers conducted creative workshops with the kids after the Iftar.
ROTA also invited local community children, and individual volunteers to share this special occasions with Dhreima children.
In her comments, Sheikha Aisha bint Faleh Al Thani, said: "At ROTA we are focusing our efforts on the children and youth across Asia, including the Middle East of course. Funds are allocated to educational projects in crisis-affected areas in Asia, but we always have Qatar in our minds and hearts, involving the community and giving back to our society through various local projects. Today's Iftar is only one example of the exciting and good work that ROTA is doing in Qatar.".
Omnia Nour added "Through our volunteers' commitment and passion we have really made a difference to the kids today. It was a memorable experience for them but also for us! I would like to thank all our donors and sponsors that help us fulfill our mission in and outside Qatar".
At the iftar ROTA organized many activities to engage the volunteers with Drheima kids including henna, face painting, and balloon making. At the same time, volunteers organized the setting for the Iftar, reflecting the spirit of giving during the Holy Month of Ramadan.
Operating under the auspices of the Qatar Foundation, ROTA has established itself as a significant player in the realm of international humanitarian relief and development, and particularly in the field of education in crisis. ROTA is committed to engaging youth; providing equal access to safe, quality primary and secondary education; connecting communities and educators; increasing social and economic opportunities; advocating for the universal right to education; and reaching out to assist in rebuilding communities after human-made and natural disasters. In Qatar, ROTA works to engage young people and other community members in addressing educational and development challenges both at home and abroad
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ROTA organises Community Iftar for Elderly Institute

  • 40 volunteers from ROTA and Al Jaidah Group serve Iftar meals
  • Community initiative is part of ROTA's Ramadan Project
Doha, 27 August, 2009: Qatar-based NGO Reach Out To Asia (ROTA) organized yesterday a community Iftar for the Qatari Institution for Elderly. The Iftar was part of a series of initiatives by ROTA and its supporting partners during the Holy Month of Ramadan.
The special Iftar, organized with the support of Jaidah Group - ROTA's Associate Partner, was attended by nearly 30 elderly residents and employees of the Institution. Approximately 40 volunteers from ROTA and Jaidah Group participated in the initiative.
In her comments, H.E. Sheikha Aisha bint Faleh Al Thani, Member of the Board of Directors at ROTA said: "The Holy Month of Ramadan reflects the spirit of sharing, caring and spreading goodwill. This Iftar meal for the Elderly highlights the importance of giving back to the community, the spirit of volunteerism and the satisfaction that one feels by helping others. Through these initiatives, ROTA aims to make a difference to the lives of the less fortunate people in Qatar I would like to congratulate ROTA and Jaidah Group for reflecting the spirit of the Holy Month of Ramadan."
The volunteer-driven community campaign communicates ROTA's commitment to the society and underlines the values and spirit of sharing during the Holy Month. The event gave the volunteers an opportunity to serve and dine with the elderly people and make them feel special.
The volunteer team for the Iftar event did all the preparations needed for the event; while the meals were offered by a donor who didn't want to mention his name
Talking about the Iftar initiative, Omnia Nour, Director of ROTA said: "The Iftar meal was one of our Community Impact Days during the month. It gave our volunteers the chance to give back to community and offered the residents at the Institution a different day! I would like to thank H.E. Sheikha Aisha and the
volunteers from ROTA and Jaidah Group for their and eagerness to help and I would also like to thank our donours for their generosity during the Holy Month."
Within the scope of the Ramadan Project, Reach Out To Asia has also packed and distributed groceries to nearly 100 families within the country. 50 volunteers were involved in packing the raw materials and they helped distributing them to less fortunate families
Designed to boost ROTA's humanitarian efforts with a view to extending a helping hand to less privileged families in Qatar, the Ramadan Project also includes Garangao celebration with children patients, House Renovations as well as more Iftar meals with other groups of our community.
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IN THE NEWS

ROTA Organized Iftar with Dhreima Children


  • 20 volunteers from ROTA and Jaidah Group took part in Iftar
  • Anonymous donor sponsors the Iftar and spreads smiles
Doha, September 14, 2009: Qatar-based NGO Reach Out To Asia (ROTA) called its volunteers back last week into a real moment of giving and sharing with Dhreima Qatar Orphan Foundation children a special Iftar event.
The Iftar, which was held at Qatar Foundation sponsored by an anonymous donor, and was attended by ROTA officials and volunteers from Jaidah Group, ROTA's Associate Partner. H.E. Sheikha Aisha bint Faleh Al Thani, ROTA Board Member, Omnia Nour-ROTA ROTA Director, Mohamed Al Jaidah, , Al Jaidah group, Dana Al Ferdan and Dhreima officials, graced the event with their presence and along with the volunteers conducted creative workshops with the kids after the Iftar.
ROTA also invited local community children, and individual volunteers to share this special occasions with Dhreima children.
In her comments, Sheikha Aisha bint Faleh Al Thani, said: "At ROTA we are focusing our efforts on the children and youth across Asia, including the Middle East of course. Funds are allocated to educational projects in crisis-affected areas in Asia, but we always have Qatar in our minds and hearts, involving the community and giving back to our society through various local projects. Today's Iftar is only one example of the exciting and good work that ROTA is doing in Qatar.".
Omnia Nour added "Through our volunteers' commitment and passion we have really made a difference to the kids today. It was a memorable experience for them but also for us! I would like to thank all our donors and sponsors that help us fulfill our mission in and outside Qatar".
At the iftar ROTA organized many activities to engage the volunteers with Drheima kids including henna, face painting, and balloon making. At the same time, volunteers organized the setting for the Iftar, reflecting the spirit of giving during the Holy Month of Ramadan.
Operating under the auspices of the Qatar Foundation, ROTA has established itself as a significant player in the realm of international humanitarian relief and development, and particularly in the field of education in crisis. ROTA is committed to engaging youth; providing equal access to safe, quality primary and secondary education; connecting communities and educators; increasing social and economic opportunities; advocating for the universal right to education; and reaching out to assist in rebuilding communities after human-made and natural disasters. In Qatar, ROTA works to engage young people and other community members in addressing educational and development challenges both at home and abroad
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Reach Out To Asia Signs Agreement with ictQATAR

  • ICT to connect Middle East and Asian school communities
Doha, QATAR, 25th October, 2007 - Qatar based NGO Reach Out To Asia (ROTA) and a delegation from ictQATAR have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), formalizing plans for a partnership on the Connect ROTAsia Knowledge Network.
The Connect ROTAsia Knowledge Network will function by creating access to a web-based portal that will allow ROTA's schools and universities to be "twinned" with Qatari based schools and universities. The twinning will enable the schools to share projects and curriculum, partake in collaborative projects and create a partnership between students, teachers and faculty members. The objective is to increase educational opportunities, enhance existing education quality and bridge cultural divides throughout Asia including the Middle East.
The MoU will see ROTA benefit from the knowledge and expertise ictQATAR gained in developing the School Knowledge Network in conjunction with the Supreme Education Council. The School Knowledge Network, launched in 2006, allows teachers, students and parents from 12 independent schools in Qatar to connect online.
Omnia Nour, ROTA's director commented on the signing: "I would like to express ROTA's sincere thanks to ictQATAR. Their support, sharing of information and experience in such like projects will be of great benefit to ROTA and the development of the Connect ROTAsia program, in particular the Knowledge Network. We look forward to developing this partnership to the benefit of the mutual goals and are proud that with their help, we will together be working towards increasing the educational opportunities across Asia."
Dr Fakieh, ictQATAR's e-Education Program Manager, commented, "ictQATAR is looking forward to working alongside ROTA to enrich school communities in Qatar and around the globe by helping them to realize their full potential through information and communication technologies. We commend ROTA's vision which recognizes the role information and communication technology can play in advancing a knowledge-based society."
The signing was attended by representatives from ictQATAR: Peter Churchward - Executive Director of ICT Development Programmes, Peter Kruger - Executive Director of Planning and Institutional Relations, Dr Ghada Omar Fakieh - e-Education Program Manager, and Elaine Farah - Planning and Institutional Relations Specialist.
ROTA Director, Omnia Nour signed the MoU, and was supported by other ROTA staff members: Cherie Clark-Moore - Head of Connect ROTAsia, and Eve Benson - Head of Marketing & Communications.
For further information on the Connect ROTAsia Knowledge Network or ROTA, send an email to rota@qf.org.qa.
ROTA Director, Omnia Nour and Executive Director of ICT Development Programmes, Peter Churchward shake hands after signing a MoU about the Connect ROTAsia Knowledge Network.

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Rota open house showcases online project-based learning
A group of students showcasing their work at the open house yesterday
Staff Reporter
IN continuation of its community education initiatives, the Qatar-based NGO Reach Out To Asia (Rota) organised an open house yesterday as part of its Connect ROTAsia programme with iEARN-Qatar – the International Education and Resource Network in the country.
The event at the Qatar Academy Senior School in Qatar Foundation’s Education City, highlighted the success of the Connect ROTAsia programme and the pilot phase of iEARN-Qatar and Knowledge Network.
It also emphasised the future steps and welcomed participation from various schools in the country to be part of the initiative. The programme, one of the main components of the Connect ROTAsia-Knowledge Network initiative, is aimed at creating a Qatar-based community of educators and students.
The event showcased the global online collaboration between the students and teachers in the pilot phase across various sectors including science, environment, language and culture.
The professional development for teachers through the phase and the benefits of the collaboration through the network with over 120 iEARN communities around the world was in focus.
Rota director Omnia Nour described the open house as the culmination of the pilot phase of the programme and explained that it has played a big role in facilitating the capacity building, by involving teachers and students in sharing best practices and online project-based learning.
She thanked Qatar Academy for allowing Rota to use their facilities throughout the pilot phase.
The event brought together students and teachers from the various institutions which participated in the pilot phase, including Abdul Rahman Bin Jassim Independent Preparatory School for Boys, Al Wakra Independent Secondary School for Boys, Al Yarmook Independent Preparatory School for Boys, Doha Academy, Hamza Bin Abdul Muttalib Preparatory Independent School for Boys, Omar Bin Al Khattab Preparatory School for Boys, Qatar Leadership Academy and Qatar Preparatory School for Girls.
Connect ROTAsia head Cherie Clark-Moore observed that the implementation of the programme was aimed at establishing online and face-to-face connections between schools in Qatar and the 120-plus countries of iEARN International.
“We have seen how effectively the programme facilitated intercultural exchanges, besides bringing teachers and students together on an international K-12 community and best practices platform,” the official said.
It was pointed out that the Connect ROTAsia programme connects schools and higher education institutions in Qatar with similar institutions in developing Asian countries.
During the open house, the teachers and students presented the results of their online projects executed with the support of iEARN co-ordinators. It also showcased the various programmes/ workshops and events to be organised later this year and 2009.
The iEARN-Qatar programme is being implemented in three phases: establishment and initiation between March and July 2008; capacity building of trainers and school co-ordinators and international expansion of iEARN-Qatar community between September 2008 and July 2009; and iEARN-Qatar joining the iEARN-Arabia regional network between September 2009 and July 2010.
The Knowledge Network community is helping in sharing the knowledge and expertise of schools and higher education institutions in Qatar with similar institutions in developing Asian countries via a web-based portal.
It is also helping the establishment of online and physical connections between schools and universities in Qatar and developing Asian countries through online and physical programs, activities and services.
iEARN is the world’s largest non-profit global network that enables young people to use the Internet and other new technologies to engage in collaborative educational projects across the globe
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