The way in which education, at all levels, in Jordan has evolved in the last 40 years is something of which we can be proud. Today, Jordan has more children than ever before learning in primary and secondary school. That includes as many girls and boys. Access to kindergartens has improved and, at the other end of the education spectrum, we’ve seen huge increases in university enrolment – from 2% in 1970 to 40% today. The majority of these students are girls.
Encouraging news for sure. But we must do better.
We must do better for all our children. Every girl and every boy at every age. It’s their right and our responsibility.
The Queen Rania Foundation (QRF) seeks to address some of these challenges.
Our vision is quality education for all, from kindergarten onwards, taught by dynamic and well-trained teachers who excite students and instill in them not only a love of learning today but life-long curiosity. We want to see a generation able to harness technological tools and compete with their peers wherever they are in the world. We want this for every child in Jordan and we also want it for Jordan, so that we can strengthen the foundations of inclusivity and prosperity for all.
We’re off to a great start! QRF is a hub for new learning ideas. One of the most transformative is Edraak. Launched in May 2014, this pan-Arab initiative makes available Arabic online learning courses. It’s the first non-profit platform of its kind in the Arab world and the feedback from young people is that they want more! We’re running to keep up with them!
Buoyed by this success and driven by the conviction that our children deserve the best, QRF is working with partners in Jordan and beyond to help revitalize our education system.
So, please surf our website and share your good ideas. With your support, we’ll give every Arab girl and boy a strong foundation and a future full of opportunity.
Affiliated Organizations
Edraak
Edraak
BACKGROUND
Edraak, a massive open online course (MOOC) platform, is an initiative of the Queen Rania Foundation (QRF). QRF is determined to ensure that the Arab world is at the forefront of educational innovation. As such, QRF has capitalized on regional Arab talent to leverage technology developed by the Harvard-MIT consortium, edX, to create the first non-profit Arabic MOOC platform. The new MOOC platform will present the Arab world with unique and vital opportunities that can be part of a necessary revolution in education and learning. Launched in 2014 by Her Majesty Queen Rania of Jordan
Established in 2009, and in line with Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah’s vision, QRTA is a non-profit organization committed to supporting and empowering educators with the skills needed to nurture and lead future generations. QRTA offers innovative and evidence-based professional development programs informed by international best practices and the latest research in the field. Since its inception, QRTA has provided teachers and school leaders with professional learning opportunities and over 100,000 professional development opportunities across its various programs.
Chaired by Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah, JRF is a non-profit, non-governmental organization established in 1995 with a focus on child safety and community empowerment.
Celebrating 25 years since its establishment, JRF continues to build a Jordan for safer children, equal opportunities, and sustainable growth, as it marks the commendable transformation of hundreds of thousands of beneficiaries reached under its Community Empowerment and Child Safety Programs.
Driven by values of social justice, impactful interventions to alleviate poverty, and socio-economic empowerment -
The Children’s Museum Jordan was established through the vision of Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah to provide Jordan’s future generations with a space for interactive learning.
Children under the age of 12 can freely explore exhibits, reach their own conclusions after analysis and learn from experiences. Spread over a space of 8,500 sqm, the Museum has over 185 exhibits and offers year-round programs, activities and celebrations.
Children also enjoy educational facilities inside the Museum including: the Art Studio, a Secret Garden and Library as well as a Tinker Lab.
When they reach the age of 18, orphans graduate from care homes and begin a new phase of their educational and working lives. However, they may lack guidance, financial and psychological support at this stage due to their difficult living conditions. Based on this reality, Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah took the initiative to launch the Al-Aman Fund for the Future of Orphans in 2003 and it was established in 2006 under the name of the Al-Aman Fund for the Future of Orphans as a non-profit charitable organization. Al Aman Fund aims, through education and rehabilitation programs
The Royal Health Awareness Society (RHAS) develops and implements public health and safety programs in an effort to increase health awareness in Jordan and change unhealthy habits and lifestyles. The need for RHAS’ services stems from the rise in deaths resulting from non-communicable diseases; statistics indicate that about 3 out of 4 deaths in Jordan are caused by non-infectious diseases.
When planning and implementing its programs, the RHAS relies on raising awareness rather than providing remedial services, believing that prevention is better than cure and the best way to enable
Madrasati creates safe and dynamic learning environments that significantly contribute towards improving the quality of education. Social and emotional learning is embedded throughout our interventions, which promote social cohesion among students from different nationalities and backgrounds, as well as reinforce positive pro-social behaviors, reduce violence among students, making a positive impact on students’ interpersonal acceptance. All Madrasati schools have undergone comprehensive maintenance and renovation to make them safer and more conducive learning environments.
The Association of Queen Rania Award for Excellence in Education
The Association of Queen Rania Award for Excellence in Education
BACKGROUND
Established in 2005, the QRAEE honors distinguished educators across Jordan annually. Awardees attend a royal ceremony under the patronage of Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah and receive a financial reward, a higher rank at the Ministry of Education (MoE) and quality professional and academic development in Jordan and abroad. The awards strengthen the educational sector by reinforcing a culture of excellence and continued development as distinguished educators are motivated to become agents of change in their communities.
In recognition of the critical role education plays in
Our programs take a rigorous evidence-based approach, leveraging behavior science, innovation, and partnerships to design, use and scale truly transformational solutions for every child to read fluently with comprehension.
The Parent Education Program equips parents of children under the age of 6 with the knowledge, skills, and tools they need to support their children's learning and development in the first five years of their lives.
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PUBLIC SCHOOL LIBRARIES
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RENOVATED AND ENRICHED WITH ENGAGING CHILDREN'S BOOKS; FOSTERING A LOVE FOR READING
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REREPLACE PUBLICATIONS
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OUR IMPACT
Our programs take a rigorous evidence-based approach, leveraging behavior science, innovation, and partnerships to design, use and scale truly transformational solutions for every child to read fluently with comprehension.
The Parent Education Program equips parents of children under the age of 6 with the knowledge, skills, and tools they need to support their children's learning and development in the first five years of their lives.
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PUBLIC SCHOOL LIBRARIES
PUBLIC SCHOOL LIBRARIES
RENOVATED AND ENRICHED WITH ENGAGING CHILDREN'S BOOKS; FOSTERING A LOVE FOR READING
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REREPLACE PUBLICATIONS
REREPLACE PUBLICATIONS
INFORMING KEY POLICY DECISIONS THROUGH EVIDENCE OF WHAT WORKS
