QF students organises ‘Falcon Fest’ fundraising to support Palestine

A Qatar Foundation school has launched a student-driven initiative to support the people of Palestine and also unite the school community.

 ‘Falcon Fest’ was entirely organised by students at Qatar Academy Doha (QAD), part of QF’s Pre-University Education, as a day of enjoyment and engagement for students, teachers, and families that also carried an important social message, with proceeds being contributed to Qatar Charity, specifically to aid the Palestinian cause.

“The primary purpose of our event is to collect funds for Palestine, demonstrating our unity with those impacted,” said Alia Al Thani, a 16-year-old student at QAD. “Through this event, we have expressed our firm support for them, and we are concentrating our efforts primarily on providing food, shelter, and medical aid.

“Beyond gathering donations, our ambition was to unite the school’s community—students, teachers, and staff—for a day of enjoyment outside the classroom, fostering a sense of unity. This endeavor wasn’t confined to our school alone; it encompassed all schools within QF, reaching out to the broader community.”

Al Thani explained that the project has enhanced students’ organizational skills, as they led its development from the initial planning stages to its execution on the ground.

Hamad Abdullah Al Nuaimi, a 16-year-old student at QAD, highlighted how the purpose of the event was to enhance community bonds, enrich student development, and encourage active participation and responsibility throughout their educational experiences beyond the classroom setting.

Noura Al Thani, a 16-year-old student at QAD, believes events such as Falcon Fest significantly enhance students’ sense of belonging within the school community, and said: “These events are not only popular, but also fortify the bonds within the school community.”