Qatar Fund for Development’s Fahad Al-Sulaiti joins Generation Unlimited Board
The Director General will work alongside GenU’s network of Public-Private-Youth leaders championing global efforts to expand learning-to-earning pathways for young people
NEW YORK, 16 APRIL – Generation Unlimited (GenU), UNICEF’s Public-Private-Youth Partnership Platform, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Fahad Al-Sulaiti, Director General of the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD), as a member of its Board. Mr. Al-Sulaiti’s distinguished leadership and commitment to advancing youth opportunities globally make him an invaluable addition to GenU in the mission to skill and connect young people to meaningful education, employment, and entrepreneurial opportunities.
“We believe that every young person has the right to a bright future,” said Kevin Frey, CEO, Generation Unlimited. “The appointment of Mr. Al-Sulaiti to the GenU Board and its Global Leadership Council featuring leaders from governments, businesses, foundations, multilaterals, civil society organizations and youth from around the world is an exciting step forward. His leadership and unique expertise will help us scale opportunities for young people globally, ensuring they have the skills and resources needed to thrive in a rapidly changing world.”
Mr. Al-Sulaiti holds extensive experience in sustainable development, humanitarian aid, innovative finance and education. He was recently appointed to Director General of QFFD, where he oversees the State of Qatar’s foreign aid and international development activities.
Prior to this, he was CEO of Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, where he played a pivotal role in the organization’s establishment and growth as a globally recognized leader in advancing education. Throughout his career, Mr. Al-Sulaiti has been an advocate for collaboration between governments, international organizations, NGOs and the private sector and has cultivated a strong ability to drive partnerships that deliver sustainable solutions, fostering peace and prosperity worldwide.
Mr. Fahad Al-Sulaiti emphasized the importance of this collaboration expressing, “The State of Qatar firmly believes that empowering the youth and providing them with the necessary skills to adapt to an-ever dynamic world poses a gateway of opportunities to many challenges. Working collaboratively towards fostering a resilient future with sustainable economic prosperity is at the core of QFFD’s mission, that is why I am grateful to join the GenU Board in advancing these core principles. In our role as the State of Qatar’s international development provider, QFFD is excited to join hand in hand with GenU to mobilize financial and technical resources to equip the youth with entrepreneurial skills and adaptive mindset for a rapidly transformative world.”
As a member of the GenU Board and GLC, Mr. Al-Sulaiti will work alongside fellow global leaders to guide GenU’s strategic direction, ensure financial stability, and champion global efforts to expand learning-to-earning pathways for young people. Bringing specialized expertise in innovative finance, Mr. Al-Sulaiti will also offer strategic input on how to best leverage new financial models to support GenU’s mission and broaden skilling and employment opportunities for youth.
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About Generation Unlimited
Generation Unlimited is on a mission to skill the world’s 1.8 billion young people and connect them to opportunities for employment, entrepreneurship and social impact. Launched at the United Nations General Assembly in 2018, the world’s first public-private-youth partnership is anchored in UNICEF. The partnership brings together global organizations and leaders with young people to co-create and deliver, on a global scale, innovative solutions to the challenges that youth face.
About UNICEF
UNICEF promotes the rights and well-being of every child, in everything we do. Together with our partners, we work in 190 countries and territories to translate that commitment into practical action, focusing special effort on reaching the most vulnerable and excluded children, to the benefit of all children, everywhere.
For more information about UNICEF and its work for children, visit www.unicef.org
About Qatar Fund for Development
Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) is the State of Qatar’s international development provider dedicated to promoting human development, poverty alleviation, strengthening health services and educational systems, supporting economic development, mobilizing humanitarian aid, and enhancing communities’ resilience towards climate change.
