(MENAFN- The Peninsula) Al Fakhoora, a programme of Education Above All (EAA), founded by H H Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, participated in a forum hosted by Qatar Charity and Aljazeera to raise awareness about the reality and challenges facing the deaf community in the Middle East.
Taking Gaza as an example, the forum showcased work of NGOs in Gaza through film, photography, presentations and panel discussions.
Al Fakhoora was invited to present its current work and future initiatives in Gaza to help support the deaf community.
Dalia Maarouf, Advocacy Officer, Al Fakhoora, presented 'Future initiatives' on the youth in Gaza through creativity, collaboration and effective partnerships.
Farooq Burney, Director, Al Fakhoora, said: "We are delighted to participate in the event to raise awareness about the deaf community. Al Fakhoora's work includes a focus on the importance of equipping students with skills through real life learning activities, and we hope to encourage forum participants to think creatively about opportunities and partnerships to further support the deaf community in Gaza and in the Middle East."
The opening session showcased work and activities in Gaza for the deaf community, the second session presented the reality and challenges facing the deaf community in the Middle East. The third session explained the situation of the deaf community in Gaza, while the fourth session introduced future initiatives for the deaf community in Gaza.
Founded in the aftermath of the 2008-2009 war, Al Fakhoora, named after a UN school that was the scene of an attack that took the lives of 43 people, was launched as a student-led campaign advocating education and the end of the Gaza blockade.
Its comprehensive approach focuses on empowering Gaza's youth with narrative rather than arms, and provides opportunities to enable them to continue their studies.
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