People visit the installation at Place Vendôme.
Doha, Qatar: Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a global foundation for education and development, and the Ministry of Sports and Youth marked the United Nations International Youth Day with a youth-focused public activation at Place Vendôme, creating an interactive platform for young people in Qatar to share their aspirations, explore opportunities and connect with a growing youth ecosystem.
The activation reflects a shared commitment by both partners to empowering young people as active contributors to national and global development.
Held under the theme “From Learning to Leading: Empowering Youth,” the activation brought together young people, families and visitors in a shared journey highlighting the different stages of youth empowerment, from access to education and skills development to advocacy, volunteering, employment pathways and leadership.
Remaining open at Place Vendôme until August 16, 2026, each interactive installation invites visitors to engage directly with the experiences, perspectives and priorities of young people.
Head of Advocacy at EAA Foundation, Alya Fakhroo said: “Education is the starting point, but youth empowerment must extend beyond the classroom. Young people need the confidence, platforms and pathways to transform learning into leadership and opportunity into agency. This International Youth Day, we are creating a space where young people are recognised not simply as beneficiaries, but as advocates, contributors and partners in shaping what comes next."
Director of the Youth Affairs Department at the Ministry of Sports and Youth, Fawaz Al Messaifri said, “This event highlights the importance of national partnerships in creating interactive spaces that place young people at the heart of the experience, enabling them to express their aspirations and explore opportunities in education, professional development, volunteering, and community engagement." Head of the Youth Development and Empowerment Section at the Ministry of Sports and Youth, Rashid Al Naimi said, “This event highlights the importance of moving from the concept of working for young people to working with young people, by providing them with the space to express their views and priorities and to participate in designing solutions and initiatives that respond to their needs and aspirations."
