* The programme, with an exclusive performance by Qatari composer Dana Alfardan, aims to raise awareness of the plight of street children across the world
The Hamilton International School, part of the International Schools Partnership (ISP), teamed up with Street Child United to organise a special screening of the globally acclaimed film, *Street Kids United 3 – The Road To Moscow, at the school in Doha recently.
The screening also featured performances by acclaimed contemporary Qatari composer and songwriter Dana Alfardan and the Qatari Philharmonic Orchestra (QPO).
A multifaceted artist, Alfardan is Qatar’s first female composer to perform in English. She is also the cultural ambassador of the QPO.
Street Child United is a vital component of the ISP’s charitable objectives towards ensuring a world where every child can access their rights irrespective of their background.
In doing so, the ISP advocates four key priorities – challenging negative perceptions, the right to identity, the right to protection from violence, and the right to education.
The screening of the film was also significant as the next edition of the Street Child World Cup will be hosted in Doha in 2022.
A moment from the programme.
The 10-day event will connect young people from the street in a football tournament and a festival of arts to put the spotlight on their rights and protection through a child-focused Congress and General Assembly.
Hamilton International School principal Terry Senior said: “The special screening of this acclaimed film puts into perspective our services to the community, especially in promoting the well-being of underprivileged children and the power that we have within us to ensure that they can lead a life of dignity with equal opportunity so they may realise their dreams.”
“We strongly believe that every child should be given opportunities to ignite their passion, purpose and potential,” he added. “This is our ethos at The Hamilton International School, and we want to give our students the ability to interact with role models that inspire them to celebrate these values.”
Reflecting on the event, Alfardan said: “I am incredibly proud to contribute in my small part to this great initiative that The Hamilton International School is promoting.”
“It brings me great joy to see the story of these nine young girls being celebrated at one of Qatar’s educational institutions, inspiring all generations to come,” she added. “The success of these girls bears witness to the difference that such initiatives can have on the lives of young, ambitious children.”
“Street Child United, the official charity partner of the ISP, is playing a great role in harnessing the power of international sports to change the negative perception and treatment of street-connected children from all around the globe, allowing their voices to be heard as they tell the world ‘I am somebody’,” Alfardan said.
Street Child United founder and chief executive John Wroe said: “Street Child United’s partnership with the ISP has been incredibly valuable in sharing the voices of street-connected young people and educating the next generation about the issues vulnerable children face across the world.”
"Creating empathy and putting yourselves in the shoes of others is a key aspect of leadership development,” he said. “We have seen so many examples of ISP students standing alongside the world’s street-connected young people, and having their support and solidarity – alongside ISP parents and teachers – is incredibly valued by our community.”
Having its official public release in 2019, *Street Kids United 3 – The Road To Moscow is a story where suffering, empowerment and, finally, celebration are highlighted.
The nine Indian girls who are chosen by Karunalaya Social Service Society in India to represent their country at the Street Child World Cup 2018 in Moscow, serve as role models to most children of their age.
This is largely due to their positive spirit, despite a life of hardship, abuse, violence and discrimination.
Their goal was to excel at the Street Child World Cup in Moscow and ensure that they are treated with respect and dignity.
The Street Child World Cup 2022 will focus on building a platform for all participants to highlight the issues and challenges that they are most likely facing.
This will, in turn, shift the onus on governments, businesses and communities to come out in support by contributing to key sustainable development goals namely, quality education, gender diversity, reduced inequality, peace, justice and strong institutions and partnerships to achieve goals.
The role of education institutions gets highlighted with Qatar’s clear focus on and investment in education which is part of their National Vision 2030 principles.
The Street Child World Cup 2022 will highlight access to education as a key demand of young people and this is a path, which the ISP is traversing with increasing frequency and success.
The screening also featured performances by acclaimed contemporary Qatari composer and songwriter Dana Alfardan and the Qatari Philharmonic Orchestra (QPO).
A multifaceted artist, Alfardan is Qatar’s first female composer to perform in English. She is also the cultural ambassador of the QPO.
The screening featured performances by acclaimed contemporary Qatari composer and songwriter Dana Alfardan and the QPO. PICTURES Shaji Kayamkulam and supplied
Street Child United is a vital component of the ISP’s charitable objectives towards ensuring a world where every child can access their rights irrespective of their background.
In doing so, the ISP advocates four key priorities – challenging negative perceptions, the right to identity, the right to protection from violence, and the right to education.
The screening of the film was also significant as the next edition of the Street Child World Cup will be hosted in Doha in 2022.
A moment from the programme.
The 10-day event will connect young people from the street in a football tournament and a festival of arts to put the spotlight on their rights and protection through a child-focused Congress and General Assembly.
Hamilton International School principal Terry Senior said: “The special screening of this acclaimed film puts into perspective our services to the community, especially in promoting the well-being of underprivileged children and the power that we have within us to ensure that they can lead a life of dignity with equal opportunity so they may realise their dreams.”
“We strongly believe that every child should be given opportunities to ignite their passion, purpose and potential,” he added. “This is our ethos at The Hamilton International School, and we want to give our students the ability to interact with role models that inspire them to celebrate these values.”
Reflecting on the event, Alfardan said: “I am incredibly proud to contribute in my small part to this great initiative that The Hamilton International School is promoting.”
“It brings me great joy to see the story of these nine young girls being celebrated at one of Qatar’s educational institutions, inspiring all generations to come,” she added. “The success of these girls bears witness to the difference that such initiatives can have on the lives of young, ambitious children.”
“Street Child United, the official charity partner of the ISP, is playing a great role in harnessing the power of international sports to change the negative perception and treatment of street-connected children from all around the globe, allowing their voices to be heard as they tell the world ‘I am somebody’,” Alfardan said.
Street Child United founder and chief executive John Wroe said: “Street Child United’s partnership with the ISP has been incredibly valuable in sharing the voices of street-connected young people and educating the next generation about the issues vulnerable children face across the world.”
"Creating empathy and putting yourselves in the shoes of others is a key aspect of leadership development,” he said. “We have seen so many examples of ISP students standing alongside the world’s street-connected young people, and having their support and solidarity – alongside ISP parents and teachers – is incredibly valued by our community.”
Having its official public release in 2019, *Street Kids United 3 – The Road To Moscow is a story where suffering, empowerment and, finally, celebration are highlighted.
The nine Indian girls who are chosen by Karunalaya Social Service Society in India to represent their country at the Street Child World Cup 2018 in Moscow, serve as role models to most children of their age.
This is largely due to their positive spirit, despite a life of hardship, abuse, violence and discrimination.
Their goal was to excel at the Street Child World Cup in Moscow and ensure that they are treated with respect and dignity.
The Street Child World Cup 2022 will focus on building a platform for all participants to highlight the issues and challenges that they are most likely facing.
This will, in turn, shift the onus on governments, businesses and communities to come out in support by contributing to key sustainable development goals namely, quality education, gender diversity, reduced inequality, peace, justice and strong institutions and partnerships to achieve goals.
The role of education institutions gets highlighted with Qatar’s clear focus on and investment in education which is part of their National Vision 2030 principles.
The Street Child World Cup 2022 will highlight access to education as a key demand of young people and this is a path, which the ISP is traversing with increasing frequency and success.