Introduction
IAfQE was established to improve the quality of education in a global society. It is a non-profit organization. The head office is located in Sri Lanka, and it works in all countries in global society. IAfQE implements its projects in many countries with the assistance of educators in global society.
The aim of the IAFQE is to “empower 21st-century skills and spiritual well-being in children by enhancing the quality of education by empowering STEAM education, employability, entrepreneurship, green education, and mindfulness.”
The association focuses mainly on school curricula, teaching learning methods (pedagogical approaches), assessment and evaluation systems, capacity building of teachers, leadership and school management, school environment, and the quality and standards of schools, which are essential to be upgraded rapidly to develop skills that are essential for the 21st century and the spiritual well-being of children.
IAfQE has an Advisory Board to give academic guidance to the association. The Senior Management Group gives managerial leadership to plan, organize, implement, monitor, and evaluate the decisions taken by the education board.
IAFQE is open to educators all over the world to work together to implement projects and activities to enhance the quality of education.
Educators can share their knowledge, best practices, research findings, and innovative ideas through virtual platforms as well as at physical conferences. They can get honours for their contribution. Schools can show their excellence to global society through the international platform of the IAFQE.
Vision
Enhance the quality of early childhood, primary, and secondary education by promoting STEAM education, employability skills, entrepreneurship, green education, and mindfulness to develop multi-talented global citizens equipped with 21st-century skills and spiritual well-being.
Mission
To empower educators and educational institutions by providing innovative resources, training, and collaborative platforms that integrate STEAM education, employability, entrepreneurship, green education, and mindfulness—enabling the holistic development of learners into multi-talented global citizens with essential 21st-century skills and nurtured spiritual well-being.
Objectives
- To establish international platforms and networks that empower educators—including teachers, principals, and educational leaders—in implementing STEAM education.
- To create global avenues for the exchange of best practices, research findings, and innovative ideas that promote the integration of STEAM education within the school system.
- To develop international networks for sharing best practices in fostering employability, entrepreneurship, green education, and mindfulness in schools, addressing the evolving challenges of modern society.
- To build global platforms for disseminating best practices, research insights, and innovative strategies aimed at equipping children with 21st-century skills and enhancing their overall spiritual well-being (understood not as a specific religious or spiritual practice, but as the holistic quality of human existence).
- To recognize and honor the dedicated contributions of educators for their innovations, research, dissemination of best practices, and unwavering commitment to quality education.
- To acknowledge and celebrate the outstanding achievements of schools for their educational leadership, innovation, and contributions toward advancing quality education.
Key Areas
- Pre-primary, primary, and secondary curriculum development
- Teaching-learning methodologies (pedagogical approaches)
- Assessment and evaluation systems
- Capacity building for educators
- Leadership and school management
- Technology and artificial intelligence in education
- Special education
- Greening education
- Quality standards in education
- Research and innovation in education
- Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in education
Logo
Spiritual well being : Legit Green: Compassion, Harmony, love, empathy, forgiveness. life force,
21st Century Skills: Brown: reliability, support, and a strong foundation. endurance, and practicality. renunciation and humility.
STEAM Education: Yellow – Symbolizes – Sunlight & Warmth, Intellect & Logic, Happiness & Cheerfulness, Optimism & Hope, Friendship
Employability: Blue – Symbolizes: Trust, reliability, professionalism, competence
Green Education: Green –: Symbolizes: Nature, sustainability, environmental responsibility, growth
Entrepreneurship: Orange – Symbolizes: Creativity, enthusiasm, innovation, and energy
Mindfulness: Purple – Symbolizes: Calm, introspection, spiritual awareness, and inner peace
21st century skills should be developed through education.
