What Queen Rania Foundation does

The Queen Rania Foundation for Education and Development (QRF) is a Jordanian-registered non-profit association founded in 2013 by Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah, headquartered in Amman with a London office established in 2016 (UK charity registration 1169190). Its mission is to improve Arabic literacy outcomes for children in Jordan and the broader Arab world, targeting fluent reading with comprehension by age 10. Core deliverables span the Karim and Jana and Iqrali mobile applications for early childhood literacy, the Let's Read Fluently! classroom and catch-up intervention models, the READ school library transformation program, and the Parent Education Program; the foundation also operates a portfolio of Arabic-language teaching resources (Teaching and Learning Toolkit, Massader, Practice Guides) and assessment tools (Reading Motivation and Support Scale). Its affiliated MOOC platform Edraak, launched in 2014 on Harvard-MIT edX technology, extends the foundation's reach across the Arabic-speaking world and was the entity through which QRF signed an MoU with the Digital Cooperation Organization in February 2026 on responsible AI in education.

QRF is funded through donations and grants from transformational partners (H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Arab Bank, Jack Ma Foundation, Hikma, Arab Potash) and strategic partners including the Education Endowment Foundation, BHP Foundation, GIZ, UK Aid (FCDO), and the World Bank. It generates no commercial revenue: programs and resources are delivered free of charge to beneficiaries, and the foundation monetizes influence rather than transactions via research publications (29 to date) and policy advisory work. Distribution combines direct institutional engagement with the Jordanian Ministry of Education for school-based programs, a Facebook-led parent community of approximately 750,000 caregivers, and self-serve digital platforms for Arabic-language learners across MENA. Reported reach includes 3,000,000 children on Karim and Jana, 55,000 students in 80 renovated school libraries, 36,000 parents formally trained, and 29 research publications informing policy. Governance rests on a board chaired by Saed Darwazeh with Randa Sadik as Vice Chair, and the Iqrali app received second place in the WISE Education Award in November 2025.

Name

Queen Rania Foundation

Legal name

Queen Rania Foundation for Education and Development

Website

https://qrf.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Queen Rania Foundation for Education and Development is a Jordanian non-profit founded in 2013 by Queen Rania Al Abdullah, delivering Arabic literacy programs, mobile apps, and policy research to children, parents, teachers, and schools in Jordan and the broader Arab world.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Education Nonprofit Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (61171), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Literacy & ELA Instruction (School-Delivered) (EDAJAFAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Literacy Intervention & Dyslexia Support Programs (Gen Ed) (EDAJAGAF), Literacy Foundations (Phonics, Reading Fluency, Comprehension) Platforms (EDAFAOAD), Literacy & Numeracy Intervention (Reading/Math Support) (EDAJALAD)

Keywords

• Arabic literacy education
• Education nonprofit foundation
• Teacher professional development
• Educational mobile applications
• Education research publications

Headquarters

HQ city

Amman

HQ country

Jordan

HQ region

Middle East

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: QRF operates as a non-profit foundation funded through donations from individuals, organizations, and government entities. The foundation receives support from transformational partners including H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, as well as corporate partners like Arab Bank, Arab Potash, Hikma, and the Jack Ma Foundation.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Queen Rania Foundation designs and delivers Arabic literacy and education programs for children, parents, teachers, and policymakers in Jordan and the Arab world. Core offerings include educational mobile applications (Karim and Jana, Iqrali), literacy interventions (Let's Read Fluently), school library transformations (READ), parent education programs, evidence-based teacher resource collections, and research publications to inform education policy. Programs are delivered free of charge, supported through donations and grants from individuals, corporations, and government entities.

Product overview

Queen Rania Foundation operates as an education-focused nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of programs, platforms, and resources centered on Arabic literacy development. The core offerings include the Iqrali app and Karim and Jana mobile applications for early childhood learning, the Let's Read Fluently! literacy program with whole-classroom and catch-up models, the READ school library transformation initiative, and the Parent Education Program. QRF also provides educational resources including the Teaching and Learning Toolkit, Massader resources for Arabic teachers, and Practice Guides covering parental engagement, feedback, reading comprehension, and metacognition. Through its Edraak affiliated MOOC platform, QRF delivers online courses. The organization develops assessment tools such as the Reading Motivation and Support Scale, and conducts research to inform education policy across Jordan and the Arab world.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Edraak: A massive open online course (MOOC) platform, an initiative of the Queen Rania Foundation providing Arabic-language educational courses.
• Karim and Jana
• Iqrali

Products and services

• Iqrali App A mobile application designed to help parents build a strong Arabic reading habit with their children from the earliest years; won second place in the WISE Education Award.
• Karim and Jana Educational Mobile Application Educational mobile application series designed to help children learn reading and math skills in Arabic, used by 3,000,000 children.
• Let's Read Fluently! Literacy Program A literacy program aimed at helping students achieve reading comprehension by age 10 (third grade), with whole-classroom and catch-up models for struggling readers in Grades 3-5.
• READ - Transforming School Libraries School library transformation program that renovates and enriches public school libraries with engaging children's books to foster a love for reading.
• Parent Education Program Program that equips parents of children under age 5 with knowledge, skills, and tools to support their children's learning and development, with a Facebook community and virtual trainings reaching 750,000 parents.
• Edraak A massive open online course (MOOC) platform and the first non-profit Arabic MOOC platform developed with edX technology, launched in 2014 by Her Majesty Queen Rania.
• Reading Motivation and Support Scale A culturally grounded assessment tool designed for Arabic-speaking contexts that measures reading motivation and environmental support for reading among students in Grades 3-5.
• Teaching and Learning Toolkit Evidence-based teaching approaches and strategies adapted from the UK's Education Endowment Foundation for Arabic literacy instruction, for use by Arabic language teachers.
• Massader - Resources for Arabic Language Teachers Specialized resources and materials for Arabic language teachers to bridge resource gaps and enhance evidence-based teaching methods.
• Practice Guides Practical guides for teachers and schools covering Parental Engagement, Feedback, Reading Comprehension Strategies, and Metacognition and Self-Regulation.
• Resources for Early Childhood Development Resources and guides for parents and caregivers to support early childhood development and emergent literacy skills in young children.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3,000,000 children reached through Karim and Jana educational mobile applications
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting, strategic, network and affiliated.

• Ministry of Education JordancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCore government partner for implementing literacy programs, school library renovation (READ), and Let's Read Fluently interventions in Jordanian public schools
• EdraakcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated MOOC platform initiative of QRF, leveraging edX technology to create the first non-profit Arabic online course platform, launched 2014
• Queen Rania Teacher Academy (QRTA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated non-profit established 2009 providing professional development for educators with over 100,000 opportunities delivered
• NatCensupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEvaluation partner leading assessment activities for Let's Read Fluently Catch-Up Model pilot in Jordanian schools
• Edraak (MoU with DCO)strategicGTM or Marketing PartnerMoU signed with Digital Cooperation Organization at 5th General Assembly (February 2026) for collaboration on responsible AI in education
• World BankstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner supporting education research and policy analysis initiatives
• Brookings InstitutionstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner through Network for Education Systems Transformation (NEST) for education systems research
• Education Research in Conflict and Protracted Crises (ERICC)networkStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducation network focused on research in conflict-affected settings, part of INEE network
• Building Evidence in Education (BE2)networkStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducation network building evidence base for effective educational interventions
• Jordan River FoundationaffiliatedStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated non-profit chaired by Queen Rania focused on child safety and community empowerment, established 1995
• Children's Museum JordanaffiliatedStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated interactive learning museum for children under 12, 8,500 sqm with 185+ exhibits, established through Queen Rania's vision

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Jusoor: Non-profit focused on education access for Syrian refugee and conflict-affected children, including Arabic literacy programming and teacher training. Comparable as a MENA-focused education NGO with overlapping target beneficiaries and evidence-driven program design.
• Edraak: Wholly-affiliated non-profit Arabic MOOC platform launched by QRF in 2014 on edX technology, delivering online courses across the Arab world. Direct operating peer in digital Arabic education with overlapping beneficiary base.
• Madrasati Initiative: Jordanian public school improvement initiative launched with UNESCO and Queen Rania's patronage to upgrade school infrastructure and learning environments. Directly comparable mission of upgrading public school quality in Jordan, with overlapping government and donor relationships.
• Queen Rania Teacher Academy (QRTA): Affiliated non-profit established 2009 that delivers professional development for educators in Jordan and the region with over 100,000 opportunities provided. Directly comparable as it shares QRF's mission, founder, and focus on teacher capacity to improve Arabic literacy outcomes.
• Luminus Education: Jordanian education non-profit delivering scholarships, training, and school programs for Jordanian and refugee youth. Comparable operating geography (Jordan), beneficiary segments, and dependence on corporate and international donor funding.

Regional players

• Injaz Al-Arab: Regional non-profit operating across the Arab world delivering workforce readiness, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy programs in schools. Comparable as a pan-Arab education NGO with school-based delivery model and corporate partner network.
• Noor Majid Foundation: UAE-based non-profit focused on adult literacy and education for underserved communities. Comparable mission of Arabic literacy improvement, though operating in UAE rather than Jordan and more focused on adult than child literacy.
• Al-Mawhiba Foundation: Saudi royal-backed foundation nurturing talent and excellence among students, including Arabic language and STEM enrichment. Comparable as a Gulf royal-endowed education foundation but focused on gifted enrichment rather than foundational literacy.

Broad incumbents

• King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language: Saudi government-backed institution promoting the Arabic language globally through research, content, and programs. Comparable as a larger, state-funded entity working on Arabic language preservation and literacy, though with a broader linguistic rather than child-literacy remit.
• UNICEF MENA Education Programme: UN agency delivering large-scale education programs, including literacy, across the Middle East and North Africa. Comparable as a major institutional actor setting evidence-based practice in Arabic literacy and shaping regional education policy that QRF seeks to inform.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/qrfoundation
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@QueenRaniaFoundation
• Facebookfacebook.com/qrfoundation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/queen-rania-foundation-for-education-and-development
• Instagraminstagram.com/qrfoundation

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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