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Posted On: 30 January 2023 04:30 pm
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Why you need to check out Doha Learning Days 2023

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Have you ever wanted to learn something new, expand your knowledge in a specific topic, or hone your current skills? Learning doesn't end in school; it can be fun and innovative!

Doha Learning Days aims to foster a vibrant learning ecosystem in Doha by providing creative, meaningful, and experiential learning opportunities for everyone at any age.

What is Doha Learning Days?

Doha Learning Days (DLD) is an immersive three-day festival offering workshops, activities, and informal experimental learning for FREE and is open to the public! Returning for its fourth edition from 2-4 February 2023 at Msheireb Museums, here's your chance to expand your capabilities!

They have collaborated with 20 content partners from different sectors and will host numerous events. With the theme of "Youth Empowerment," DLD focuses on hands-on, informal learning to empower young people to hone their skills in advocacy, the arts, well-being, entrepreneurship, tech, science, and coding.

Activities in Technology

Doha Learning Days Technology Events
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E-sports Through Minecraft (Hosted by: Microsoft)

Are you up for the challenge of replicating Qatar's stadiums on Minecraft?! Get into the e-sports competition spirit where teams of students learn and attempt to complete the challenge within a specific time limit.

Students will learn about the structures before replicating them using code to automate the construction and finalize the 3D structures within the time frame.

Details

  • Target age group: 12+
  • Maximum capacity: 10
  • Duration: 4 hours
  • Date & Time: 4 February 2023 from 5 pm to 9 pm

Robotics Challenges (Hosted by: Studio 5/6)

Do you think robots are cool? Learn how to code, experiment, and play with robots like Spherobolt, Ozobot, and Vex!

Participants will learn how to interact with the line follower robot, control robots using other smart devices, and interact with colour sensors and moving objects through Vex robot.

Details

  • Target age group: 5-17-year-olds
  • Duration: 4 hours
  • Date & Time: 3-4 February 2023 from 5 pm to 9 pm

Unlock your Potential in the Metaverse (Hosted by: Kabuni)

Did you know that there are endless possibilities in the metaverse? Through this workshop and using innovative technology, children will have the chance to learn, grow and explore in a safe Metaverse where they can follow their paths and pave the way to a fantastic future.

Participants will be taught to build a virtual drone, create a 3D artistic masterpiece, and even experience a deep sea dive (without getting wet!).

Details

  • Target age group: 5+
  • Maximum capacity: 10
  • Duration: 4 hours
  • Date & Time: 2-3 February 2023 from 5 pm to 9 pm

Activities in Art

Doha Learning Days Art events
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Recycled Plastic Art (Hosted by: Activists in Action X DEAP)

Activists in Action (AiA) and DEAP have collaborated to bring the community a special workshop to promote sustainability and recycling while creating masterpieces!

DEAP's beach cleanups collect a lot of plastic, and in this activity, AiA youth will guide participants as they get in touch with their artistic side and create recycled art out of plastic!

Details

  • Maximum capacity: 10
  • Duration: 4 hours
  • Date & Time: 2 February 2023 from 5 pm to 9 pm

Paint the Town of Qatar (Hosted by: Trinity Talent Qatar)

Join fun paint-and-sip guided art sessions where participants will learn the basics of artistry by following an artist's step-by-step instructions to create beautiful masterpieces.

Participants will learn to create art with ultralight clay, acrylic paint, and canvas in a fun, safe, and social environment. This event is open to all - amateurs or advanced artists alike!

Details

  • Target age group: 6+
  • Maximum capacity: 15
  • Duration: 4 hours
  • Date & Time: 3-4 February 2023 from 5 pm to 9 pm

Colours From Nature (Hosted by: DADU)

In this interactive workshop, children will learn about natural colours and how to extract them from different plants!

They will learn the history of how people used to create colouring materials and how it has evolved through time. They will even learn how to create recycled crayons!

Details

  • Target age group: 5-12
  • Maximum capacity: 5
  • Duration: Ongoing
  • Date & Time: 3 February 2023 from 5 pm to 9 pm

Activities in Advocacy & Well-being

Doha Learning Days advocacy events
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Empowering Insaniyatna (Hosted by: Insaniyatna)

Insaniyatna, which means 'humanity,' is the key to multiple areas of society and life. In this workshop, the youth will learn the essence of Insaniyatna and how it can be used to enhance future innovative ideas relating to people with intellectual challenges and physical disabilities.

Through this collaborative experience, the youth will get to know people with disabilities by putting themselves in their shoes and learning about the importance of receiving equal access.

Details

  • Target age group: 12-17
  • Maximum capacity: 15
  • Duration: 1 hour
  • Date & Time: 4 February 2023 from 8 pm to 9 pm

Well, well, well, what do you know? (Hosted by: DARB (The Learning Center)

Mental health and wellness are important aspects of one's well-being.

Psychologists from The Learning Center (QF PUE) will educate participants on common well-being concerns and how to support those affected. Proper resources will also be provided to garner support for personal mental health and wellness.

Details

  • Target age group: 12+
  • Maximum capacity: 5
  • Duration: 4 hours
  • Date & Time: 2-4 February 2023 from 5 pm to 9 pm

Activists in Action (Hosted by: Animal Ambassadors QAD)

Did you know that rescue dogs often need to be eased into an eating routine to ensure they don't eat too quickly? Coming from an unstable environment causes them to eat fast as they have been starved or in fear that their food may be taken away. This can cause all sorts of health complications!

Qatar Academy Doha Animal Ambassadors invite guests to join their 'snuffle mats-making activity to support animal rescue dogs in a local shelter. Snuffle mats are interactive feed puzzles where dogs need to sniff and work their way around the mat to be able to reach their food, allowing them to eat at a safe and healthy pace while keeping entertained.

With this activity, visitors will gain greater empathy and understanding of animal rights, the idea behind the use of snuffle mats, and why they are used.

Details

  • Target age group: general public
  • Maximum capacity: 10
  • Duration: 4 hours
  • Date & Time: 3 February 2023 from 5 pm to 9 pm

Best Buddies Ambassadors and their Friends (Hosted by: Best Buddies)

The Best Buddies initiative aims to assist and support the integration of people with disabilities into society, such as schools, the workforce, and the overall community in Qatar.

Best Buddies and friends will be hosting an activity where participants will be asked a series of interactive awareness questions, putting their knowledge of social inclusion issues to the test.

This activity lets interested participants get to know the Best Buddies Friendship volunteer program. They will have the chance to sign up for the initiative and help make a difference in the community.

Details

  • Maximum capacity: 10
  • Duration: 4 hours
  • Date & Time: 4 February 2023 from 5 pm to 9 pm

Exploring Sustainability Through Play (Hosted by: Tarsheed)

The children are indeed the future! They must learn bout the importance of sustainability and environmental preservation at a young age. With this workshop, they will gain the necessary knowledge and understanding in a fun and immersive way!

Tarsheed has prepared various fun activities to show the little ones how much power they have to build a better future. Through these activities, they will learn about water pollution, creating sustainable greenhouses, and building a sustainable world while paying attention to different ecospheres and how they interact.

  • Target age group: 3 and up
  • Maximum capacity: 20
  • Duration: 4 hours
  • Date & Time: 2-4 February 2023 from 5 pm to 9 pm

Activity in Sport

Doha Learning Days sport events
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Football for Good (Hosted by: Generation Amazing)

Football truly brings the world together. This has been witnessed through the successful hosting of the World Cup in Qatar. Join Generation Amazing on the pitch for some football-for-good fun! Through the joy of football, participants will gain three things:

1. Peer-to-peer positive competition.
2. Respect and diversity through playing and competing against different players.
3. Enhanced knowledge and skills for football, build confidence, and problem-solving through playing the sport.

  • Target age group: 12-17
  • Maximum capacity: 20
  • Duration: 1 hour & 4-hour sessions
  • Date & Time:
    • 2 February 2023 from 8 pm to 9 pm
    • 3 February 2023 from 5 pm to 9 pm

Special event for kids

Doha Learning Days Kidzania
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KidZania Go (Hosted by: KidZania)

Nurture your little ones' skills, talents, and interests as they discover and learn new skills! Allow them to meet new friends and participate in fun, hands-on activities.

Through KidZania Go, kids can experience and learn skills in radio, firefighting, stop motion, arts and crafts AR, garbage collection, coding, and STEAM kits! You never know; your child may even discover their future calling!

Details

  • Target age group: 4-15 years old
  • Maximum capacity: 20
  • Duration: 4 hours
  • Date & Time: 2-4 February 2023 from 5 pm to 9 pm

Doha Learning Days Details

Which of these events are you most eager to join? Let us know in the comments! Do share this article - it keeps us going!