Education
Globally, 244 million children and youth of school age are out of school.
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Challenges
Quality education is one of the key principles underpinning the 2030 agenda. Sadly, nearly 300 million children around the world are deprived of this fundamental right.
The education challenge is becoming increasingly multifaceted, with many political and socio-economic factors contributing to its complexity: conflict is a major barrier with about 40% of out-of-school children living in conflict-affected countries; lack of education facilities, unqualified teachers, gender inequality, child labor and an unsafe learning environment all add to the misfortune of an entire generation, exposing hundreds of thousands of young girls and boys to all risks of abuse and harm. At Qatar Charity, we make education a priority to break the ongoing cycle of poverty.
Our programs and projects provide empowering learning environments for children and young adults and increase their chance of a better future.
Qatar Charity's approach
to the global education challenges
Our objectives
• Ensuring that girls and boys complete equitable and quality education
• Reducing illiteracy rate in fragile communities
• Building local capacity in educational programs
• Promoting social cohesion
• Eliminating gender disparities in education and ensuring equal access to education
• Developing capacity-building frameworks for teachers and trainers
Areas of Intervention
• Building, furnishing, equipping, and maintaining primary and secondary schools.
• Delivering teacher training programmes.
• Establishing vocational training centers.
• Providing housing for students in remote areas.
• Providing livelihoods for families as incentives to keep children in schools and out of labor.
• Providing scholarships and sponsorships.
• Providing schools with water and sanitation services.
2.1 Million
had access to safe drinking water and sanitation services
Building Modern Learning Spaces for 2,000 Students in Sri Lanka
In the district of Kalutara, Sri Lanka, Qatar Charity has broken ground on a new three-storey educational facility designed to serve around 2,000 students of both genders. The building will include four modern science laboratories, multiple classrooms, and administrative and service facilities, spread over approximately 9,000 square feet. Scheduled for completion within a year, the project is set to provide students with a safe and well-equipped learning environment that supports practical science education and improves overall academic outcomes.
Sri Lanka boasts one of the highest literacy rates in South Asia, youth literacy stands at nearly 99%, and adult literacy at over 92%. Yet the country’s education sector continues to face significant challenges, including economic pressures, unequal access to quality facilities, and gaps between urban and rural schools.
By establishing a facility that combines upgraded classrooms, advanced science labs, and inclusive learning spaces, Qatar Charity’s project directly supports Sri Lanka’s efforts to maintain high literacy rates while addressing infrastructure gaps.
The initiative not only enhances day-to-day learning for thousands of students but also strengthens the broader education system, helping ensure that young people across the country can continue to thrive academically and prepare for future opportunities.