International Forum

It is an international program that brings together young people of different nationalities to discuss ways to achieve the sustainable development goals of the United Nations.

 

Objectives:

Introducing participants to the sustainable development goals

Exchanging youth experiences in the field of sustainable development

Promoting the values ​​of tolerance and openness through rapprochement between peoples and civilizations

Increase the empowerment of Qatari youth and enhance their representation in international programmes

Promoting the tourist destination in Qatar

Promoting and developing ways to introduce youth hostels around the world

 

International goals:

A successful sustainable development agenda requires partnerships between governments, the private sector and civil society. These comprehensive partnerships are built on common rules, values, vision and common goals.

In reference to the topic, the Secretary-General of the United Nations stressed, in his report entitled The Road to Dignity by 2030, that the success of the sustainable development agenda depends on its ability to mobilize new actors, partnerships, supporters, and citizens of the world as a whole.

Qatar Youth Hostels are aware that youth have a vital and active role in sustainable development. They are a positive force for social change, economic growth, and technological innovation, and contribute to building peaceful, just, and inclusive societies, fighting hunger and poverty, and promoting good health and well-being.

The program represents an opportunity for them to express their opinions, solutions and innovations to achieve the sustainable development goals. We want to see a world in which all young people feel empowered, learn without fear, and acquire the skills and knowledge they need to thrive.

Occidental Petroleum of Qatar Ltd. signs a sponsorship agreement with Qatar Youth Hostels Association

Occidental Petroleum of Qatar Ltd. (“Oxy Qatar”) and Qatar Youth Hostels Association (“QYH”) have signed a sponsorship agreement to support youth tourism activities carried out by QYH. These activities are being carried out through a number of initiatives and programs such as "Discover Qatar in 144 hours" and "Qatar Explorer Guide", as part of the [...]

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As part of the initiative “Explore Qatar in 144 Hours”, Qatar Youth Hostels receive a delegation from the Sultanate of Oman

As part of the implementation of its new initiative “Explore Qatar in 144 Hours”, Qatar Youth Hostels has hosted a youth delegation representing the Omani Youth Hostels Committee. It is a tourist program dedicated to all the youth of the world to visit Qatar in youth groups in coordination with the Youth Hostel Associations in […]

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Supported by Qatar Youth Hostels The adventurer Salman Al-Khanji will be embarking on 540-kilometer hike around Qatar on foot.

Qatar’s young adventurer Salman Al-Khanji is embarking on his new 16-day hike  around Qatar starting Friday 1st December  ( to introduce and promote domestic tourism by visiting archaeological and touristic sites with historical, geological and environmental aspects, sponsored and supported by Qatari youth hostels. To promote youth tourism and outdoor adventures. The country’s 26-year-old adventurer, […]

Read more

UN Alliance of Civilizations Fellowship Delegation Visits Qatar Youth Hostels

A delegation of the UN Alliance of Civilizations Fellowship visited Qatar Youth Hostels on Monday. The delegation was received by Executive Director of Qatar Youth Hostels Ahmed Hassan Al Obaidli. During the visit, the delegation was briefed about the objectives of Qatar Youth Hostels in terms of enhancing the internal and external tourism of young […]

Read more

On a Walk-Around Inspection Visit, QYH Members Checked Out Doha Metro

On a walk-around for its associates, the Qatar Youth Hostels (QYH) Association checked out the Doha Metro Project, achieved under Qatar Rail, in order to showcase the youth the immense achievements and efforts made in this megaproject. Qatar Rail officials warmly welcomed the visitors and provided them with a detailed presentation on the services. “Everyone […]

Read more

With Flying Flag of Qatar and QYH Banner, Two QYH Members Trodden on Loftiest European Summit

In high spirits and great pride, two members of the Qatar Youth Hostels (QYH) Association have recently made history upon their feet treading on the European loftiest Mount Elbrus, raising the national Flag of Qatar and the QYH Banner. It is crystal clear manifestation of the leading QYH associates and members to experience global adventures […]

Read more

Involving +1700 Nationals and Residents, Qatar Youth Hostels Association to Harvest Ramadan Fruit

The Qatar Youth Hostels (QYH) Association offered a great many activities during Ramadan, including lots of different cultural and sports events which received huge turnout by the members and the participants. Bags of valuable gifts and awards were also presented. Held over a six-day lifetime throughout the Holy Month, Nqsa Mn Fotorna (A Share of […]

Read more

With a train of Sports and Educational Activities, Get Ready for The QYH August Summer Program

Scheduled next August, the Qatar Youth Hostels (QYH) Association is prepared to start off its Summer Fun Has Begun Program, involving lots of distinct summer sports and cultural activities for unleashing the potential of youth during the summer for their benefit and interest in their lives. Throughout its vision, the QYH Association is in intense […]

Read more

On a Rallying Reservation Demand, Qatar Youth Hostels Association To Accommodate Omanis on Eid

As part of its ex gratia initiative, the Qatar Youth Hostels (QYH) Association has been showered with an increasing hail for accommodation from the Omani nationals, seeking to spend the Eid days in Qatar and to accommodate at the Association in its location in the Luqata Area. “Large crowds of Omanis have already made reservation […]

Read more

In its Call for Support to the National Corporates, QYH Eid Gifts Given to ASD and SN Students

A stone’s throw from Eid Al Fitr, the Lesser Bairam, and under ZUWARA platform, the Qatar Youth Hostel (QYH) Association paid a visit to the Qatar Autism Center and Special Needs W.LL (QACSN), to emotionally and morally support its students in a message that their society is still around, and to help them with their […]

Read more

Occidental Petroleum of Qatar Ltd. signs a sponsorship agreement with Qatar Youth Hostels Association

Occidental Petroleum of Qatar Ltd. (“Oxy Qatar”) and Qatar Youth Hostels Association (“QYH”) have signed a sponsorship agreement to support youth tourism activities carried out by QYH. These activities are being carried out through a number of initiatives and programs such as "Discover Qatar in 144 hours" and "Qatar Explorer Guide", as part of the [...]

Read more

As part of the initiative “Explore Qatar in 144 Hours”, Qatar Youth Hostels receive a delegation from the Sultanate of Oman

As part of the implementation of its new initiative “Explore Qatar in 144 Hours”, Qatar Youth Hostels has hosted a youth delegation representing the Omani Youth Hostels Committee. It is a tourist program dedicated to all the youth of the world to visit Qatar in youth groups in coordination with the Youth Hostel Associations in […]

Read more

Supported by Qatar Youth Hostels The adventurer Salman Al-Khanji will be embarking on 540-kilometer hike around Qatar on foot.

Qatar’s young adventurer Salman Al-Khanji is embarking on his new 16-day hike  around Qatar starting Friday 1st December  ( to introduce and promote domestic tourism by visiting archaeological and touristic sites with historical, geological and environmental aspects, sponsored and supported by Qatari youth hostels. To promote youth tourism and outdoor adventures. The country’s 26-year-old adventurer, […]

Read more

UN Alliance of Civilizations Fellowship Delegation Visits Qatar Youth Hostels

A delegation of the UN Alliance of Civilizations Fellowship visited Qatar Youth Hostels on Monday. The delegation was received by Executive Director of Qatar Youth Hostels Ahmed Hassan Al Obaidli. During the visit, the delegation was briefed about the objectives of Qatar Youth Hostels in terms of enhancing the internal and external tourism of young […]

Read more

On a Walk-Around Inspection Visit, QYH Members Checked Out Doha Metro

On a walk-around for its associates, the Qatar Youth Hostels (QYH) Association checked out the Doha Metro Project, achieved under Qatar Rail, in order to showcase the youth the immense achievements and efforts made in this megaproject. Qatar Rail officials warmly welcomed the visitors and provided them with a detailed presentation on the services. “Everyone […]

Read more

With Flying Flag of Qatar and QYH Banner, Two QYH Members Trodden on Loftiest European Summit

In high spirits and great pride, two members of the Qatar Youth Hostels (QYH) Association have recently made history upon their feet treading on the European loftiest Mount Elbrus, raising the national Flag of Qatar and the QYH Banner. It is crystal clear manifestation of the leading QYH associates and members to experience global adventures […]

Read more

Involving +1700 Nationals and Residents, Qatar Youth Hostels Association to Harvest Ramadan Fruit

The Qatar Youth Hostels (QYH) Association offered a great many activities during Ramadan, including lots of different cultural and sports events which received huge turnout by the members and the participants. Bags of valuable gifts and awards were also presented. Held over a six-day lifetime throughout the Holy Month, Nqsa Mn Fotorna (A Share of […]

Read more

With a train of Sports and Educational Activities, Get Ready for The QYH August Summer Program

Scheduled next August, the Qatar Youth Hostels (QYH) Association is prepared to start off its Summer Fun Has Begun Program, involving lots of distinct summer sports and cultural activities for unleashing the potential of youth during the summer for their benefit and interest in their lives. Throughout its vision, the QYH Association is in intense […]

Read more

On a Rallying Reservation Demand, Qatar Youth Hostels Association To Accommodate Omanis on Eid

As part of its ex gratia initiative, the Qatar Youth Hostels (QYH) Association has been showered with an increasing hail for accommodation from the Omani nationals, seeking to spend the Eid days in Qatar and to accommodate at the Association in its location in the Luqata Area. “Large crowds of Omanis have already made reservation […]

Read more

In its Call for Support to the National Corporates, QYH Eid Gifts Given to ASD and SN Students

A stone’s throw from Eid Al Fitr, the Lesser Bairam, and under ZUWARA platform, the Qatar Youth Hostel (QYH) Association paid a visit to the Qatar Autism Center and Special Needs W.LL (QACSN), to emotionally and morally support its students in a message that their society is still around, and to help them with their […]

Read more