Qatar Foundation partners with FIVB and FIVB Volleyball Foundation to promote the sport

Doha, Qatar: A new partnership between Qatar Foundation (QF), the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) and the FIVB Volleyball Foundation is aim...

Doha, Qatar: A new partnership between Qatar Foundation (QF), the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) and the FIVB Volleyball Foundation is aiming to promote and grow the sport of volleyball in Qatar – through supporting athletes, providing sporting leadership, and fostering the development of the sport at all levels.

Volleyball is the second elite sport to be promoted through QF’s Creating Pathways Program, launched in September 2024 as part of QF’s FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 legacy and designed to encourage physical activity and promote overall wellbeing, with an emphasis on the importance of exercise, nutrition, and health. Through mentorship, skills development workshops, networking opportunities, and career support services, the Creating Pathways Program empowers women and girls to explore new opportunities and realize their full potential in the field of sports.

Qatar Foundation will be the knowledge hub for volleyball training and educational opportunities by FIVB and the Volleyball Foundation. School programs organized by QF, FIVB and the Volleyball Foundation will target young girls in two age groups – U10 and U14 – presenting an opportunity to increase their volleyball participation.

The FIVB and the Volleyball Foundation will also host a ‘Train the Trainer’ program for QF, focusing on physical education teams within QF schools and universities. 

The collaboration was unveiled as it was announced that H E Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani, Vice Chairperson and CEO of Qatar Foundation, has been appointed to the board of the Volleyball Foundation. The Volleyball Foundation uses the global reach and power of volleyball to uplift communities worldwide through impactful projects.