About Reach Out To Asia
Reach Out To Asia (ROTA) was launched in December 2005 in Doha, Qatar, by Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.
Background:
 
Operating under the umbrella of Qatar Foundation, ROTA is a non-profit, non-governmental organization (NGO) which seeks to extend educational opportunities across the Asian continent. Helping the global community reach the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and Education For All (EFA) targets, with particular emphasis on primary and secondary education.
 
ROTA's Vision:
 
We believe that access to education is vital to sustainable development and is a critical factor in promoting and encouraging the full participation of citizens in their immediate communities.
 
Programs:
 
Our initiative comprises of two key programs:
  • ROTAQ: Building on the great diversity of Qatar's population, we work with all local and expatriate communities through our volunteer program and regular awareness, outreach and fundraising events.
  • ROTAsia: ROTAsia programs offer insight and financial and technical assistance to improve upon existing school environments in remote areas of Asia through three program areas:
  1. Develop ROTAsia: covers funding concerns for basic infrastructure, amenities and teaching materials.
  2. Connect ROTAsia: developing an online community and network between schools and universities.
  3. Act ROTAsia: emergency relief in the event of natural and man-made disasters, maintaining a focus on educational infrastructures and access to education during times of crisis.
For more information, please visit the ROTA Website at http://www.reachouttoasia.org.