The national carrier of the State of Qatar has been a long-term resource partner of the foundation
With the goal to empower children from the Education Above All (EAA) Foundation through a journey of education and sports, Qatar Airways has collaborated with the Paris Saint-Germain football club. Children from different backgrounds were brought together by the flag carrier of Qatar and its partners for the event with the Paris Saint-Germain football stars at the Parc des Princes stadium, says a press statement by Qatar Airways.
It adds that the national carrier of the State of Qatar has been a long-term resource partner of the foundation, and this latest initiative saw the collaboration with EAA’s schools, which uplifts children facing barriers to education. A dream come true, EAA Foundation children embarked on a journey to Paris where they had the opportunity to accompany the stars of Paris Saint-Germain onto the field before their exciting ‘Ligue 1’ fixture.
Akbar Al Baker
“At Qatar Airways, we see the value in supporting and inspiring young people who face barriers to education, which is why we have supported the Educate A Child programme by EAA since 2014. After hosting the biggest sporting event the Middle East has ever seen, the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, we have come to see the role of football in education and its contribution to the overall development of young people,’’ says Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Akbar Al Baker.
“We believe that this collaboration with Paris Saint-Germain football club and EAA Foundation brings together education and sports to nurture young minds and inspire more children to participate in sports, which in turn equips them with valuable life skills,’’ he adds.
Qatar Airways says that combining the power of education and football, the children created lifelong memories, participating in training with the Paris Saint-Germain Foundation, as well as exploring the mesmerising city. The journey was curated to capture the excitement of Paris, experience the passion of supporting France’s most successful football team, and embody the virtues of sport such as teamwork, co-operation, focus, and discipline.
Fabien Allegre
It adds that since 2014, Qatar Airways has supported EAA to provide access to quality education for those children and youth facing barriers. The airline has raised approximately USD 5.2 million by collecting donations onboard and matching those donations.
“Paris Saint-Germain and the Paris Saint-Germain Foundation/Endowment fund are very pleased to support Qatar Airways’ Education Above All programme. This joint commitment is the natural continuation of our partnership. We share with Qatar Airways the same commitment to help young people take-off and reach their full potential,” says Fabien Allegre, Paris Saint-Germain Chief Brand Officer and Paris Saint-Germain Foundation/Endowment Fund Deputy Director.
