Reach out to Asia (Rota), a member of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development (QF), has announced the launch of the second phase of its 2015-2016 Training of Trainers (ToT) programme, which will compliment both the Adult Arabic Literacy (RAAL) and Adult English Literacy (RAEL) programmes.
The ToT programme, which runs until the end of April, is a collaboration between several QF members, including the Academic Bridge Programme and Awsaj Academy, and reflects QF’s mission to unlock human potential in order to develop a knowledge-based economy.
Other entities involved in the training initiative include Doha Expressway, a Public Works Authority of Qatar (Ashghal) project, and Qatari Diar Vinci Construction’s (QDVC) Light Transit System (LRT).
This year, 20 volunteers will focus on RAAL to develop their Arabic communications skills, learning about Qatari society from a historical, social, and cultural perspective, promoting an informed cultural respect between Qatar and other countries.
Similarly, RAEL’s 170 volunteers will become literacy trainers, using Rota’s custom-designed English literacy curriculum to help workers improve their language abilities, improving their life opportunities and acquisition of personal goals.
“ToT’s volunteers will be responsible for providing training to 450 low-income workers,” said Rota executive director Essa al-Mannai.
RAEL introduced in 2009 and RAAL in 2013, were created primarily to develop English and Arabic literacy of low-income workers in Qatar. A further beneficial feature of the programme includes the opportunity for young people in Qatar to take part in experiential service-learning, thus developing their skills and knowledge as literacy trainers.