QRF Impact Report

2025

Impact

Report

QUEEN RANIA FOUNDATION

 

 

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We must do better for all our children. Every girl and every boy at every age. It’s their right and our responsibility

 

Rania Al Abdullah

Queen Rania

A NOTE

FROM 

THE CEO

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With gratitude, 
Bassem Saad 
CEO, Queen Rania Foundation
for Education and Development

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Dear friends and partners

This past year, we carried forward the momentum of our past achievements with renewed conviction and deeper purpose. At the Queen Rania Foundation, we remain dedicated to our belief: every child deserves the opportunity to discover the joy and power of reading. Literacy is not just a skill; it is a gateway to curiosity, confidence, and lifelong learning.

Across Jordan and the region, our programs continued to open doors to language, books, and meaningful learning. With every library corner built, every book shared, and every conversation sparked between a parent and child, we drew closer to our vision: for every child to read fluently in Arabic, with comprehension.

This year, we also took a thoughtful look inward; assessing our impact and sharpening our focus. We expanded our reach, deepened our evidence base, and strengthened our commitment to fostering a love of reading in homes, classrooms, and communities. At every level of the system, our work is now more grounded than ever in evidence that drives smarter, more effective decisions.

Our flagship program, Iqrali, exemplifies this spirit. In 2025, it supported over 12,700 parents and distributed more than 30,000 books, helping families nurture reading habits from the earliest years. Iqrali’s global recognition as a WISE Prize second-place winner, selected from over 420 EdTech initiatives, reaffirmed its potential and promise.

In schools across the country, our Read program continued to reimagine what a library can be. By the end of 2025, we had established 80 school libraries, creating spaces where over 40,000 students explore stories, grow their skills, and feed their imaginations. We also established 360 classroom reading corners and a mobile library model—ensuring that books are within every child’s reach, every day.

Through our Parent Education Program, over 30,000 parents received practical, trusted guidance—empowering them in their essential role as their child’s first teacher. With the help of digital tools and trained educators, we are seeing more parents take an active role in their children’s learning journeys.

And at the heart of everything we do lies our commitment to learning—not just for students, but for the system itself. Through partnerships with researchers, educators, and policymakers, we continue to generate knowledge and insights that guide impactful, evidence-based reforms.

Thank you for walking alongside us. Together, we are nurturing a generation of readers, building not only stronger learners, but a stronger, more resilient Jordan.

OVERVIEW

At the Queen Rania Foundation (QRF), our vision is clear: Every child in Jordan and the Arab world reading fluently in Arabic with comprehension.

To bring this vision to reality, we focus on identifying gaps, designing scalable solutions, and generating rigorous evidence to guide decision-making inside and outside the classroom.

To bring this vision to life, we focus on identifying educational gaps, designing effective solutions, and generating high-quality evidence to guide better decisions—inside classrooms and beyond

Through strong local partnerships and global collaboration, we use innovation, behavioral insights, and rigorous research to develop scalable, high-impact interventions.

 

We recognize that the journey to literacy begins long before a child enters the classroom—and continues far beyond it. That’s why our work follows a holistic path:

  • Starting Early, at Home – We empower parents with the tools and confidence to support their children’s learning from the earliest years. Iqrali, our national behavior change program, supports thousands of families in building strong literacy habits through book distribution, digital engagement, and storytelling routines.

  • Growing in School – We work with educators and schools to bring books and reading to life in the classroom. Through the Read program, we’ve established school and classroom libraries, mobile reading models, and professional development to help create vibrant, literacy-rich environments.

  • Scaling with Evidence – We partner with leading institutions to conduct research that drives stronger educational decisions and practice. We are committed to generating insights that strengthen learning outcomes at scale.

The following pages spotlight some of these efforts—illustrating how, together, we are building a generation of confident readers, lifelong learners, and hopeful futures.

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Our Belief

EVERY CHILD IN JORDAN AND THE ARAB WORLD DESERVES A QUALITY EDUCATION.

MISSION

WE IDENTIFY EDUCATIONAL GAPS, DESIGN SOLUTIONS, AND PROVIDE DATA AND EVIDENCE FOR DECISION-MAKING IN AND BEYOND THE CLASSROOM

VALUES

COLLABORATION * TRUST * INNOVATION 
EXCELLENCE * EMPOWERMENT 

VISION

EVERY CHILD IS READING FLUENTLY
IN ARABIC .

Our Programs - An overview of our work

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Iqrali

Growing a National Movement for Early Literacy
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READ!

Transforming School Libraries into Gateways to Discovery and Imagination
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Parental Education Program

Empowering Parents to Nurture Early Learning and Development 
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Research
Projects

 

At the Queen Rania Foundation, we believe that effective solutions must be rooted in strong evidence. Through our research portfolio, we aim to uncover what works in education, especially in Arabic literacy, and ensure that data and insights directly inform how education decisions are shaped, programs are designed, and classrooms are transformed.

In 2025, we expanded our efforts to generate high-quality, context-specific evidence through strategic research partnerships. These include our ongoing partnership in the Education Research in Conflict and Protracted Crisis (ERICC) initiative, where we are guiding national studies in Jordan, and our participation in the Brookings Institution’s Network for Education Systems Transformation, focused on transforming education systems for holistic learning.

These and other initiatives help ensure that decisions in and beyond the classroom are guided by what children truly need to learn, grow, and thrive.

 

Education Research in Conflict and Protracted Crisis.

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As the Jordan lead for the Education Research in Conflict and Protracted Crisis (ERICC) program, QRF continued to support the Ministry of Education through a series of evidence-focused studies and policy engagements....Read more

 In early 2025, QRF held a national dissemination event for two completed studies—one on temporary contract teachers and another on students at risk of dropping out—and later convened a two-day policy dialogue on Syrian refugee education, which drew strong participation from MoE officials and development partners and further reinforced QRF’s reputation as a trusted, evidence-driven institution. During Q4, QRF completed quantitative data collection for the multi-country “Pathways for Learning” study across 80 schools in Amman, Irbid, Mafraq, and refugee camps, surveying nearly 7,500 students, 800 teachers, and interviewing 80 principals. QRF also contributed to the consortium’s wider dissemination efforts by participating in an INEE/ERICC knowledge-sharing workshop in London, presenting findings to FCDO teams globally, submitting two abstracts to the 2026 CIES Conference, and providing editorial support to ERICC partners. Read less

Network for Education Systems Transformation

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As part of the Network for Education Systems Transformation (NEST), a global coalition advancing holistic learning, QRF completed Jordan’s Phase I research, examining the new Arabic curriculum and its role in supporting a broad set of student skills. The findings were launched alongside NEST partners at a UN General Assembly side event led by the Brookings Institution, highlighting shared lessons from ten participating countries. ...Read more
Building on this work, QRF began Phase II research focused on youth agency in education, in collaboration with partners from Malawi and Pakistan. To ensure the study reflects lived realities, QRF established a youth advisory group that is contributing to the design, analysis, and communication of the research, helping shape more meaningful and youth-centered insights. Read less

Practice Guides and Resources

 

This year, we published a range of practice guides and resources offering educators and education researchers high-quality, practical support. Our teaching and learning toolkits translate research insights into actionable guidance, enabling evidence-based decision-making in Jordan and across the region. All materials are aligned with global standards and informed by prior research.

The Teaching and Learning Toolkit

The Teaching and Learning Toolkit offers a concise and accessible summary of education research. It is designed to support teachers, school leaders, and policymakers in making informed decisions to improve learning outcomes, particularly for disadvantaged children and youth.

The Toolkit highlights 30 approaches to enhancing teaching and learning, with each approach summarized in terms of:

  • Average impact on student attainment.

  • Associated costs.

  • Strength and reliability of the supporting evidence.

Practice Guides

Practice Guides provide practical, research-informed strategies to help educators improve classroom teaching and enrich student learning experiences. Drawing on the latest educational research and global best practices, these guides equip teachers with tools and approaches to create effective, engaging, and impactful learning environments.

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Building Global Connections

Education Networks

 

At QRF, we collaborate closely with global education networks, leveraging these partnerships to enhance the impact of data and insights on education both regionally and worldwide. Our work focuses on contextualizing and localizing global initiatives, supporting the broader movement to advance education systems.

 

Evidence For Education Network

EVIDENCE FOR EDUCATION NETWORK (EEN)

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INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION FUNDERS GROUP

EDUCATION IN CONFLICT AND PROTRACTED CRISIS

EDUCATION IN CONFLICT AND PROTRACTED CRISIS

BUILDING EVIDENCE IN
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BUILDING EVIDENCE IN
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EDUCATION FINANCE
NETWORK

EDUCATION FINANCE
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BROOKINGS

BROOKINGS

Events and
Conferences

WISE 12th Edition
23.Nov.2025

WISE 12th Edition

 

 

 

REACHING 10 
MILLION 
LEARNERS

Founded in 2014 by Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah, Edraak was built on the belief that education is a right for all, not a privilege for a few. Since then, it has worked to break social and economic barriers by making high-quality learning accessible in Arabic. 

In 2025, Edraak celebrates a major milestone — 10 million learners who have joined the platform, each representing a unique story of curiosity, growth, and opportunity.

 

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Digital and Technical Skills for Palestinian Youth: In partnership with Gaza Sky Geeks, Edraak launched new courses to equip Palestinian youth with advanced digital and technical skills, linking education to employability and supporting a resilient, future-ready workforce. 

 

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AI Training Specialization with Crescent Petroleum: Crescent Petroleum has partnered with Edraak to develop an AI training specialization that will equip young people with practical workplace AI skills. Building on the success of the Career Compass Pathway, which has reached 1.3 million learners across the Arab world, the programme will offer four online courses delivered through Edraak’s platform

 

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Financial Literacy Specialization: In collaboration with Capital Bank of Jordan, Edraak launched the Fundamental Financial Skills Specialization, a three-course series covering money management, investment basics, and FinTech. The program includes live sessions with finance experts and an in-person workshop to deepen learners’ understanding, continuing into 2026.

 

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Our Partners & Supporters

At QRF, we are honored to work alongside passionate partners who share our belief in the transformative power of education. Together, we are building stronger foundations for lifelong learning—strengthening early childhood development and advancing Arabic literacy as essential pathways to a brighter future.

 

By expanding access to meaningful learning opportunities, we empower children to unlock their potential—equipping them with the tools to thrive, lead, and shape the world around them. As we celebrate a decade of impact, we remain deeply committed to fostering dialogue, championing innovation, and amplifying our reach. We are excited to continue this journey hand in hand with our partners—creating lasting change for children, families, and educators across Jordan and the region.

 

Transformational partners and supporters

  • HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan
  • Abu Dhabi Fund for Development
  • Arab Bank
  • Arab Potash Company
  • Google
  • Hikma
  • Jack Ma Foundation

Strategic Partners

  • ABC Bank
  • Aqaba Container Terminal
  • Aqaba Development Corporation
  • Bank Al Etihad
  • Bank of Jordan
  • Brookings Institution
  • Capital Bank
  • Crescent Petroleum
  • Darwazah Foundation
  • Education Endowment Foundation
  • Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
  • German Development Agency (GIZ)
  • International Academy Amman
  • International Rescue Committee
  • Jordan Ahli Bank
  • Jordan Phosphate Mines Company
  • Kemapco
  • Prof. Mamoun Alhamadsheh and Dr. Shuchi Gupta
  • The Levant Foundation
  • Van Leer Foundation
  • World Bank
  • World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE)

AFFILIATES

 

 

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