39 40 NURTURING THE COMMUNITY QFCs Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives reaffirmed its commitment to promoting financial literacy, sustainability, and community engagement. Notable sponsorships included the Future Assets and Train the Trainer programmes at the Qatar Finance and Business Academy (QFBA), aimed at equipping fresh graduates and young professionals with essential financial skills. In collaboration with the Ministry of Education, QFC introduced a three-month entrepreneurship programme for fifth- grade students across Qatar and partnered with the Alnoor Center for the Blind to improve access to financial education and employment opportunities for visually impaired individuals by 40 39 offering seats in QFBAs literacy programmes to the Centres graduates. Alongside its educational and youth-focused programmes, QFC supported environmental and cultural initiatives through its participation in the Ooredoo Marathon and Qatar Environment Day, and by empowering local artists via the Fire Stations Artists in Residence Workshops. During Qatar Social Responsibility Week, QFC was recognised for an AI education initiative with the Imtiyaz Center, which reached a diverse group of student groups, including those in refugee camps. The AI Camp, modelled on European frameworks, was open to community members of all ages.