Doha, November 06 (QNA) - Qatar Foundation (QF) hosted a series of sessions aimed at fostering dialogue on social progress, strengthening partnerships, and promoting inclusive policymaking to ensure equitable opportunities for all.

This came during its participation at the Second World Summit for Social Development in Doha.

During the summit, HE Vice Chairperson of Qatar Foundation Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al-Thani launched a new partnership between QF's Earthna Center for a Sustainable Future and the Children's Investment Fund Foundation to accelerate sustainable development in dryland ecosystems.

This partnership aims to address the dual vulnerabilities of food system failure and heat stress, and traditional practice and community-driven solutions to achieve land restoration and regeneration, prioritizing the most vulnerable populations.

QF's Doha International Family Institute (DIFI) organized a series of sessions during the summit, emphasizing the pivotal role of the family in social development. These included a discussion focusing on 'Safeguarding Families in Wars and Conflicts: Policy and Program Interventions', highlighting the need to develop future strategies that integrate family wellbeing into humanitarian and post-conflict development agendas.

DIFI was also a partner in hosting summit sessions titled 'The Circle of Care: Families Supporting the Young, the Old, and All in Need,' which discussed strategies for supporting families in caregiving roles; and 'Generations United: The Family at the Heart of Social Progress Towards Social Development for All,' focusing on family-oriented policies as a cornerstone of social development.

And Earthna participated in a session titled 'Empowering Young Professionals Through Education and Skill Development for Sustainable and Inclusive Growth,' organized by the International Institute for Sustainable Development.

Throughout the summit, delegates had the opportunity to learn about QF's work and mission through a dedicated space where immersive virtual reality elements allowed them to experience Education City, and stories from people who have been shaped and inspired by QF were showcased.

Meanwhile, QF-founded QatarDebate hosted an interactive session featuring a multigenerational panel that explored solutions to promote intergenerational equity, while QF's Doha Debates organized a virtual Majlis-style discussion in which young people from around the world examined challenges and opportunities related to employment and the future of work. (QNA)