Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development is a semi-private, government-supported and in some parts government-funded by the government of Qatar, chartered, non-profit organization in the state of Qatar, founded in 1995 by decree of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Emir of Qatar and chaired by Sheikha Mozah bint Nasser Al Missned. Qatar Foundation's aim is to "support Qatar on its journey from a carbon economy to a knowledge economy by unlocking human potential".