Reach Out To Asia

Projects in Literacy

	Literacy, Primary Education, and Community Development Program
	Turquoise Mountain and Reach Out to Asia (ROTA) entered into a three-year partnership in July 2008, for a total of US$ 355,637, designed to improve the lives of members of the local community in Murad Khane.

	Beirut19 Writing Competition
	The Beirut19 writing competition offered the opportunity for young Arabs who reside in Qatar to participate in a writing competition involving Arab youth from 11 countries. The Beirut19 philosophy was inspired by Beirut39 which aims to encourage debating of important issues between young Arab writers, as well as to allow them to share and cultivate their writing talents.

	ROTA Adult English Literacy Program
	The ROTA Adult English Literacy Program, first developed in 2009, to teach English to low-skilled migrant workers in Qatar. The program trains volunteers, mainly students, to become Literacy Trainers, who go on to deliver a 16-week English Literacy course to low-skilled migrant workers using ROTA’s custom-designed English Literacy curriculum.

	Establishment of a Youth Centre in Al-Zubier District – Basra Governorate
	The project is to harness youth potential and talent to promote creativity, as well as a culture of peace and tolerance, amongst the youth through active engagement in sport and creative activities.

	INEE Minimum Standard Project
	During the field mission, ROTA delegates found that classroom spaces were not up to standards, and in most cases would severely impede learning due to lack of space, light, ventilation, and general facilities. Some classrooms lacked easy access to water as well, adversely affecting hygiene. This was the primary factor in the high drop-out rates in the school, especially with female students.

	Volunteers Program
	As one of our guiding principles, we believe strongly in volunteerism and base our overarching goals on its foundation. Investing in the strengths and knowledge of the various communities in Qatar, the ROTA Volunteers Program aims to indoctrinate the spirit of volunteerism and encourage involvement in community development both in and outside Qatar