Education Above All Foundation and Place Vendôme Celebrate Olympic Day Through “Let’s Move for Education” Community Walk
Education Above All Foundation, in collaboration with Place Vendôme, brought together youth, families, athletes, and community members for an indoor walk and jog celebrating movement, wellbeing, and youth empowerment in Qatar.
Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, in collaboration with Place Vendôme, hosted Let’s Move for Education, a community movement activation held in celebration of Olympic Day 2026 and in support of the International Olympic Committee’s global Let’s Move campaign.
The event brought together hundreds of participants, including youth, families, Team Qatar athletes, community members, partners, representatives of Education Above All Foundation and Place Vendôme, and invited guests, for an indoor community walk and jog at Place Vendôme Mall.
Following a guided warm-up session, participants completed up to five laps around the mall, covering approximately five kilometres. The activation created an inclusive environment where people of different ages and abilities could participate at their own pace, reinforcing the message that every journey begins with a single step.
Through its participation in the IOC’s Let’s Move campaign, Education Above All Foundation highlighted the role of sport as more than physical activity. Sport can help young people develop confidence, resilience, teamwork, leadership, and communication skills that support their growth inside and outside the classroom.
The event also reflected EAA Foundation’s commitment to innovative partnerships that connect education, sport, and social development, while promoting active lifestyles and stronger community engagement in Qatar.
Al Jazi Darwish, Director of Communications & Engagement at the Education Above All Foundation, said: “Sport has the power to bring people together and inspire young people to recognise their potential. Through Let’s Move for Education, we are proud to support a global movement that promotes active lifestyles, wellbeing, and community connection, while reinforcing our belief that education and sport can work together to empower young people and help them build the skills they need for life.”
The event also built on EAA Foundation’s collaboration with Qatar Foundation and the International Olympic Committee through the Circle In initiative, which harnesses the power of sport to create safe and inclusive spaces that support learning, healing, and personal growth.
Sanjay Mehta, Group Director of Marketing at United Developers, said: “We are pleased to collaborate with Education Above All Foundation in hosting Let’s Move for Education at Place Vendôme. This activation reflects our commitment to providing a welcoming community space where families, young people, and partners can come together to celebrate health, movement, and positive social engagement.”
By bringing together sport, education, and community participation, Let’s Move for Education showcased Qatar’s commitment to inclusive community initiatives that promote healthy lifestyles, youth development, and social wellbeing.
The activation further strengthens the role of community-focused partnerships in supporting Qatar’s broader social development goals, while positioning education and sport as powerful tools for empowerment, connection, and long-term impact.
