Aiming to collaborate on and expand their projects on education and development initiatives worldwide, NRC recently signed a global Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Eid bin Mohammad Al Thani Charitable Association (Eid Charity).
“We are pleased to announce our global partnership with Eid Charity. This strategic partnership lays the foundation for an effective expansion of our humanitarian and development activities for displaced populations worldwide. Launching this new partnership via our collaboration with NRC Jordan, we will jointly ensure that Syrian refugees have the opportunity to learn and lead a dignified life,” said NRC Gulf Director, Abeer Shubassi.
Jointly we will ensure that Syrian refugees have the opportunity to learn and lead a dignified life.Abeer Shubassi, NRC Gulf Director
During NRC’s visit to Doha, NRC’s Jordan Country Director also signed a grant agreement totalling 1.3 million USD directed to promoting access to education for 3,550 Syrian refugee children and youth living in refugee camps and host communities in Jordan.
“NRC’s comprehensive education approach ensures that Syrian refugee children and youth have access to quality education in a protective environment. NRC’s activities combine formal educational approaches with life-skills training and recreational activities to empower the children and youth, create space for personal development and foster a culture of trust and respect,” said NRC Jordan Country Director, Petr Kostohryz.
- The project is co-funded with the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (NMFA).
- The objectives of the project are to support the Government of Jordan in facilitating transition of out-of-school children to formal education and strengthen youth engagement and empowerment, and foster social cohesion in Jordanian communities.
- In total 3,550 Syrian children and youth will benefit throughout the one-year duration of the project.
- Inclusive education is one of the key focuses of the project to ensure that Syrian refugee children and youth with physical or learning disabilities can learn and access NRC education activities.
- Parent, teacher and community involvement are key project components to ensure participatory approaches and sustainability of activities.
- Sheikh Eid Bin Mohammad Al Thani Charitable Association (or Eid Charity) was founded in Doha, Qatar in 1995.
- The foundation provides a range of services to those in need in the Middle East and globally, including food, education, and rehabilitation programmes.
- In 2015, Eid Charity provided assistance in 59 countries with more than 5,700 projects – amounting to 125 million USD in relief and development programmes.
- Most of the amount funded for relief projects has been directed towards Syrian refugees.
- The partnership with NRC is Eid Charity’s first formal cooperation with a European NGO.
