Representatives of Together Project of Education Above All Foundation with the inaugural Rawda Award for Excellence in Social Work.
Doha, Qatar: Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a global foundation for education and development, Assalam Schools marked the Foundation’s recognition at the inaugural Rawda Award for Excellence in Social Work in the Non-profit Organisations category for the Together Project through Assalam Schools, through celebrations held across all five Assalam Schools in Qatar.
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.
Speaking on the occasion, Noora Al-Sulaiti, Education Above All Foundation, Together Project Director, 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 make 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 designed to strengthen learning outcomes and help bridge educational gaps. The model also represents an important national contribution to supporting students whose continuity in education may be affected by a range of circumstances, including through strengthened coordination to identify and support children who are not formally registered in schools.
The recognition also underscores the value of partnership in advancing equitable access to education in Qatar. EAA Foundation delivers the Together Project in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, with support from partners including Qatar Charity, the General Directorate of Endowments under Awqaf, AFIF Charity, the Social and Sports Contribution Fund, Hamad Medical Corporation, and the University of Doha for Science and Technology.
These celebrations reflect shared national efforts to ensure that children in Qatar have access to learning environments that are inclusive, supportive, and responsive to their needs, in line with Qatar National Vision 2030.
