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Qatar Charity Launches Vocational Empowerment Project for 540 persons in Syria

Qatar Charity, in partnership with the Sham Humanitarian Foundation, has launched a development project to train 540 women and men and connect them with employment and entrepreneurship opportunities across four cities in northwestern Syria. With a total budget exceeding US$1 million, the project priorities the most vulnerable groups, particularly women, returnees and persons with disabilities. The project, titled “From Training to Empowerment: Towards a Sustainable Career,” responds to the impact of years of conflict on livelihoods. More than 75% of people in the targeted areas live below the poverty line, while youth unemployment exceeds 75%, according to a field needs assessment involving 283 people from different segments of the local community. Training Opportunities The project is being implemented in Aleppo, Idlib, Jisr al-Shughur and Al-Amal City in Suran. It offers a package of vocational, technical and digital training courses tailored to local market needs. The programmes cover women’s tailoring; candle making and resin crafts; the installation and maintenance of solar energy and surveillance systems; mobile phone and computer maintenance; and website design, digital marketing and graphic design. The courses run for six to ten weeks and are delivered through four vocational and technical centers being equipped to meet safety and accessibility standards, thereby expanding participation opportunities for women and persons with disabilities. Entrepreneurship and Employment The project goes beyond training by placing graduates on two practical pathways leading either to business ownership or employment. Under the entrepreneurship pathway, 250 participants receive specialized training in establishing and managing small businesses, followed by grants averaging US$1,500 per participant to launch their ventures, in addition to three months of commercial rent support. A further 250 participants benefit from the employment pathway, which connects them directly with job opportunities at approximately 85 private-sector workshops and companies. They also receive a monthly allowance for three months to help them settle into their new roles. Participants on both pathways receive career guidance and mentoring, as well as technical follow-up visits after training. Trainers will continue to provide free consultations for one year after the project ends, strengthening participants’ prospects for continuity and success. Promotional Exhibitions To strengthen graduates’ market presence, the project will organize four promotional exhibitions, one in each target area where participants can showcase their products and services and connect directly with customers and the local business community. The exhibitions are designed to open new marketing channels and support the sustainability of emerging enterprises. Mohammed Al-Jaradi, Project Officer at Qatar Charity’s Türkiye office, said the initiative reflects a shift in humanitarian action from emergency response to capacity-building and sustainable livelihoods. “Syria is entering a different phase. The need is no longer limited to emergency relief; it now extends to building people’s capabilities and enabling them to become self-reliant. We selected these areas because they are seeing growing numbers of residents return, and because every job created brings greater stability to an entire family. The project does not offer training that ends with a certificate. Instead, it provides an integrated pathway that begins with skills development and leads to a functioning business or stable employment, supported by field follow-up that helps sustain its impact,” he said. The project aims to turn skills into sustainable sources of income, supply the labor market with qualified professionals and stimulate local economies in conflict-affected areas, thereby advancing early recovery and strengthening the economic and social stability of beneficiary families.

27/09/2026

Qatar Charity Opens Integrated Health Center in Ferizaj, Kosovo, to Serve More Than 200,000 People
Qatar Charity has inaugurated an integrated health center in the city of Ferizaj, Republic of Kosovo, marking a significant development initiative that strengthens health infrastructure and expands access to high-quality, specialized medical services. The center will help ease the health and financial burdens on families, particularly those most in need. The center has a total area of approximately 1,560 square meters. It houses clinics and medical specialties including family medicine, dentistry, mental health, and radiology, along with other health services and facilities and equipment that support emergency care and urgent response. More than 200,000 people are expected to benefit from the center. It offers several medical services free of charge and others at nominal fees, promoting equitable access to healthcare and extending its reach across the local community. Sustainable Health and Development Impact The project will enhance the capacity of health facilities in Ferizaj to meet the population’s growing needs by bringing preventive, diagnostic, and treatment services together under one roof. The center will also help reduce waiting times, promote early disease detection, and improve the speed of emergency response, supporting the sustainability of health services and enhancing residents’ quality of life. Expansion of Health Services in Malisheva As part of its efforts to expand health interventions in Kosovo, Qatar Charity also inaugurated a new health center in the municipality of Malisheva. The facility will provide essential healthcare services to approximately 5,000 people, including first aid, medical examinations, maternal and child healthcare, seasonal vaccinations, and medicines. Integrated Care Coinciding with the inauguration of the two health projects, a delegation of Qatar Charity donors and volunteers spent a day with sponsored orphans, taking part in a range of activities and sports. The event brought joy to the children and strengthened engagement with them. The children also presented drawings and artistic performances showcasing their talents, while the delegation met with teachers and supervisors to learn about their efforts to support the orphans’ educational and personal development. These activities reflect Qatar Charity’s integrated approach to orphan care, which extends beyond meeting basic needs to creating a supportive environment that fosters a sense of care and belonging and helps children discover their abilities and express their aspirations with confidence. Recognition of Donor Support Speaking on the occasion, Ahmed Al-Emadi, Assistant Director of the Identity and Communication Department at Qatar Charity, said: “The idea for this project originated in Qatar, and today we see its impact becoming a tangible reality in Ferizaj. We are pleased to inaugurate this center, which brings together several medical specialties and provides some services free of charge and others at nominal fees, enabling the largest possible number of beneficiaries to access healthcare.” He added: “We extend our sincere thanks to the donors whose contributions made this health facility possible, and we pray that their generosity will be richly rewarded.”
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Qatar Charity Provides Food Aid to 12,500 Displaced and Vulnerable People in Nigeria
As part of its humanitarian response to food insecurity in Nigeria, Qatar Charity (QC) distributed 2,298 food baskets to highly vulnerable households across Borno, Yobe, Kogi, and Niger States, benefiting approximately 12,575 displaced and vulnerable people. Distribution Across Four States The intervention included the distribution of 1,000 food baskets to internally displaced persons (IDPs) living in informal settlements in Maiduguri, Borno State; 500 baskets to displaced and vulnerable families in Lokoja, Kogi State; and 450 baskets in Minna, Niger State. An additional 448 baskets were distributed in Damaturu, Yobe State, to families of patients who underwent cataract surgery as part of Qatar Charity’s eye care project. Each basket contained essential food items to meet the immediate nutritional needs of beneficiary families, helping reduce hunger and improve access to food while preserving their dignity and supporting household well-being. Distribution Priorities In Borno State, the distribution was carried out in cooperation with the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), reaching beneficiaries from Dalori Camp and several settlements hosting displaced people. Priority was given to persons with disabilities and households headed by widows or elderly people. Distributions in Kogi, Niger, and Yobe States were also carried out in coordination with the respective state governments and relevant authorities, including the Kogi State Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation. Growing Humanitarian Needs The intervention comes amid continuing food security challenges in Nigeria, particularly in conflict-affected areas of the country’s northeast, where displacement, disrupted livelihoods, and rising living costs have increased the humanitarian needs of vulnerable families. Beneficiaries expressed their appreciation for the assistance and its role in easing their hardship. Zara Modu said: “Before this support, our children sometimes ate only once a day, while we adults occasionally spent an entire day without food. We thank the generous people of Qatar and Qatar Charity for this assistance.” Other Projects and Initiatives Qatar Charity recently carried out 1,074 eye surgeries under its ongoing “Ibsar” (Eyesight) Initiative to combat diseases that cause vision loss. The surgeries enabled 1,018 vulnerable beneficiaries in northern Nigeria to regain their sight as part of a specialized campaign to combat preventable blindness and improve eye care services. Qatar Charity also distributed 270 white canes to people with visual impairments whose sight could not be restored through surgery. Qatar Charity continues to implement humanitarian and development programmes in Nigeria in cooperation with government institutions and local communities, with the aim of meeting the basic needs of vulnerable groups and strengthening their resilience.
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Qatar Charity Provides Urgent Assistance to Yemeni Refugees in Djibouti
With the support of its donors, Qatar Charity has been distributing urgent relief assistance since last Friday to Yemeni refugee families who have arrived in Obock, northern Djibouti, as part of its humanitarian response to the growing needs of families who have reached the area in recent days. The emergency response is aimed at supporting approximately 2,000 families, or around 10,000 people. The assistance includes mats, blankets, pillows, clothing, food supplies and kitchen utensils, helping families meet their basic needs and cope with difficult humanitarian conditions. Humanitarian Emergency Response In mid-September, Qatar Charity announced the activation of an emergency humanitarian response and the allocation of US$1 million in initial relief assistance to support Yemeni refugees who have been forced to flee their homes in recent days and seek refuge in the Republic of Djibouti amid renewed fighting in Yemen. The ongoing conflict has resulted in further displacement and movements of people to neighboring countries in search of safety and security. Qatar Charity has called on donors to support its urgent humanitarian response for Yemeni refugees in Djibouti. Donations can be made through the organization’s various channels, including its mobile application and website, or by contacting the call center on 44290000. Donations can also be made through Qatar Charity branches and collection points in shopping malls. New Arrivals Continue to Reach Obock Ms. Ghada Ezzeldin, Director of Qatar Charity’s Office in Djibouti, said the organization’s relief team had been working since its arrival in Obock to assess the immediate needs of newly arrived Yemeni families on the ground. She noted that the humanitarian needs are significant and multifaceted, particularly in relation to shelter, essential supplies and daily necessities. Qatar Charity has begun providing urgent assistance through the distribution of essential relief items, stressing that the situation requires a sustained response and concerted efforts by humanitarian actors and partners to address the growing needs, particularly as new families continue to arrive in the area. Coordinating Humanitarian Efforts Obock Governorate, represented by Governor Moussa Moussa, commended Qatar Charity’s humanitarian intervention, stressing that the scale of the crisis and the needs of affected families require concerted efforts among humanitarian organizations and partners. Qatar Charity is coordinating its response with the International Organization for Migration (IOM), as well as the Obock Governorate and relevant government authorities, with the aim of coordinating humanitarian efforts, identifying priorities and reaching families most in need. The response comes amid the arrival of large numbers of Yemenis in Obock since 10 September, with approximately 2,400 people arriving within a short period, while new families continue to reach the area. Qatar Charity continues to monitor the situation on the ground in coordination with its partners, assess emerging needs and implement additional interventions in line with developments and the scale of humanitarian needs, helping to alleviate the hardship faced by affected families.
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