Teach For Qatar (TFQ), under the patronage of HE Sheikha Hind bint Hamad al-Thani, founder and chairperson of TFQ, recently celebrated the graduation of the first group of the fellows who successfully completed their fellowship during the 2014–2016 academic years .

The ceremony, held at the Museum of Islamic Art, was attended by Nasser al-Jaber, CEO, TFQ, along with a number of school principals, alumni honourees and their families.
HE Sheikha Hind said, "This honorary ceremony reflects Teach for Qatar’s continued efforts and commitment to enhancing the educational system throughout independent schools in the state. It also marks an important milestone in our journey to achieve our mission to work as part of the solution to help solve some of the challenges Qatar’s students are faced with.
“Today, as our fellows set off on their path to serve and elevate their nation, they will take on the role of ambassadors of education, promoting a culture of excellence in education, regardless of their career choices.”
Speaking on behalf of graduates, Sara Fayyad said, “All of us leave today with deep sense of gratitude towards our teachers and a greater appreciation for the teaching profession in general. We have a greater love for our students and co-workers, and are extremely motivated to work hard to improve education in Qatar.”
During the ceremony, each graduate was awarded a certificate of appreciation by a student who they individually selected for being both an inspiration, and playing an instrumental role in shaping their journey.
Throughout their leadership journey, graduates contributed to the educational development of more than 1,200 students in nine schools across Qatar.
Focusing on self-development and leadership, the Leadership Journey, which is a two-year teaching and leadership development programme, enabled fellows to take ownership of their personal growth and become effective leaders while providing them with a greater understanding of their role in contributing to positive change in their communities.