Tribune News Network
Doha
Education Above All Foundation (EAA), a leading global education foundation, signed a landmark agreement with the United States Agency for International Development’s Mission to Afghanistan (USAID/Afghanistan) to enhance access to primary and higher education for Afghanistan’s children and youth.
The agreement, signed on December 8 at the Doha Forum, reaffirms a shared commitment to education as a fundamental right for all, particularly for marginalised and at-risk communities. Under this partnership, EAA Foundation with the support of Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) and USAID, will mobilise a combined $50 million in funding, equally contributed by both parties, to support the enrolment of over 100,000 out-of-school children and provide nearly 2,000 post-secondary scholarships.
In addition to the funding, the partnership focuses on cooperative research and strategic engagement with other stakeholders to strengthen Afghanistan’s education sector.
Mohammed Al-Kubaisi, Acting CEO of EAA Foundation, said: “At Education Above All Foundation, we believe that education is the key to unlocking opportunity and transforming lives. Collaborating with USAID on this crucial partnershipis a vital step toward our shared vision of inclusive and equitable education for all. By working together, we can break down the barriers to accessing quality education, empower communities, and contribute to a brighter, more sustainable future.”
