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Qatar Charity Distributes over 1200 Food Baskets to Vulnerable Families in Syria

Qatar Charity has continued its humanitarian efforts in Syria’s Deir ez-Zor Governorate by implementing a food assistance initiative that benefited more than 1,200 vulnerable families affected by destruction and displacement. Carried out in cooperation with the Molham Volunteering Team, the initiative provided essential food baskets to families in several of the hardest-hit neighbourhoods. More than 1,200 food baskets were distributed, with each family receiving one basket weighing approximately 70 kilograms. In total, about 84.6 tonnes of food were distributed, indirectly benefiting more than 6,000 people. The assistance targeted the neighbourhoods of Al-Ardi, Al-Rushdiya, Khasarat, Kanamat and Sheikh Yassin, where communities continue to grapple with widespread destruction. Damage in some of the targeted areas exceeds 70 per cent, affecting homes, infrastructure, public facilities and essential services, while limiting residents’ ability to secure stable sources of income. The assistance comes amid difficult living conditions for families returning home after years of displacement. Many are living in damaged houses or in the few sections that remain habitable, while facing rising food prices, limited employment opportunities and dwindling sources of income. Mohammed Yazji, Relief Projects Coordinator at Qatar Charity’s Türkiye office, said: “This response reflects Qatar Charity’s commitment to reaching the families most in need, particularly those returning home after years of displacement and now facing extremely difficult conditions because of the destruction and limited income opportunities. Food basket assistance not only addresses urgent needs but also helps ease the financial pressure on these families, enabling them to meet their basic needs with dignity.” Yazji added: “The continued provision of humanitarian assistance in Deir ez-Zor and other affected areas remains an urgent priority. The response should also be expanded to include water, sanitation and hygiene, healthcare and livelihoods support, helping families regain stability and improve their living conditions.” Beneficiary families were selected according to clearly defined, needs-based criteria, with priority given to the most vulnerable groups, including female-headed households, large families, households that include older people or persons with disabilities, and families without a stable source of income. The project helped meet the essential food needs of beneficiary families and ease their economic and financial burdens. It forms part of Qatar Charity’s ongoing humanitarian efforts to support affected communities and strengthen food security among the most vulnerable households. Qatar Charity emphasises the importance of sustaining support for vulnerable families in Deir ez-Zor, particularly in the hardest-hit areas, while broadening humanitarian interventions to help communities overcome the effects of destruction and displacement and rebuild more stable lives.

07/09/2026

Stories of Giving Through Qatar Charity Go Beyond Humanitarian Assistance
On the International Day of Charity, giving takes on a meaning far greater than simply aiding those in need. Across the world, donations and contributions have been transformed into land serving the public good, a child taking steps again, villages gaining access to water, people regaining their sight, and families finding opportunities to build their futures through work. Together, these stories embody the philosophy of charitable action: moving beyond the act of giving to creating a lasting impact in people’s lives. Observed annually on 5 September, the International Day of Charity celebrates a value that may appear simple yet has far-reaching effects: one person extending a hand to another, and the desire to help becoming action that reaches those who need it. Across its projects worldwide, Qatar Charity’s humanitarian work takes many forms, made possible by the support of generous donors. Some needs cannot wait, while others require long-term interventions. Between the two lies a broad range of initiatives aimed at improving people’s lives, from health and water to education and livelihoods. A Story from Ghana In Ghana, one of the most compelling stories illustrating the meaning of generosity begins with a plot of land. Dr Hakeem owned land in a strategic location in Accra, the capital. Although he received offers from traders and investors to sell it, he chose a different path. In 2024, after learning about Qatar Charity’s projects in his country, he donated the land to the organization, convinced that his property could serve a wider public benefit if placed at the community’s disposal. The site helped make possible the establishment of an office and community complex featuring educational, social and service facilities. Here, the meaning of charity broadens. Giving does not necessarily mean donating money; it may mean offering land, time, knowledge, or an opportunity from which others can benefit. Arkan and the Restoration of Hope In Gaza, Arkan Jomaa needed an opportunity to rebuild his life. The four-year-old lost his parents and sister and sustained injuries in a bombing that resulted in the loss of his leg. After being evacuated to Jordan with his uncle, he began treatment and rehabilitation and started preparing to receive a prosthetic limb, with support from Qatar Charity in cooperation with the Restoring Hope Society in Jordan. For Arkan, the journey captures another dimension of giving. Assistance does not end with medical treatment; it extends to restoring mobility and helping a young child reclaim something of the childhood taken from him by war. From mobility to water, the need changes, but its essence remains the same: ensuring that what is provided can improve everyday life. In Senegal, Qatar Charity implemented water and sanitation projects in several areas. These included 246 wells and 49 water tanks for vulnerable families in Touba, alongside projects in other locations. With a total cost exceeding QR4 million, the initiative benefited more than 70,000 people. Restoring Sight In Sri Lanka, the path to a better life lay in restoring sight. Qatar Charity implemented a health initiative that included 300 cataract surgeries and the provision of 555 prescription eyeglasses, including 150 pairs for schoolchildren. The initiative targeted low-income families, older people, and children with vision problems. What these figures mean on the ground goes far beyond the numbers themselves. A successful procedure may enable someone to move about and work again, or allow a child to see their book, classroom board, and teacher clearly. Each time sight is restored, so too is a measure of the independence that had been lost. Urgent Relief Interventions There are times, however, when people cannot afford to wait. When floods struck Nepal, Qatar Charity moved swiftly to address urgent needs, providing 30 tons of staple food supplies, along with hygiene items and emergency shelter materials. The assistance reached thousands of people affected by the disaster. In such circumstances, speed of delivery becomes part of the value of the assistance itself. Food, shelter, and hygiene supplies are not optional extras when families have lost their homes and essential resources; they are needs that cannot be postponed. The face of giving changes from one place to another. In Ghana, it took the form of land. In Gaza, it became treatment and rehabilitation for a child who had lost his leg. In Senegal, it was water reaching thousands of people. In Sri Lanka, it meant restoring sight. In Nepal, it arrived as food and shelter in the aftermath of a disaster. These varied forms of support are what give the International Day of Charity its true meaning. Solidarity is not tied to a single type of need, nor can it be measured by one form of giving. Its value emerges when each need is met with the right response, and when available resources are transformed into tangible change in people’s lives.
06/09/2026 More details  
Qatar Charity Delivers Emergency Relief Assistance to Flood-Affected Families in Nepal
With the support of generous donors, Qatar Charity (QC) has delivered urgent humanitarian assistance to families affected by the recent flash floods along the Trishuli River corridor in Nepal. The aid included 30 metric tons of essential food supplies, along with hygiene and emergency shelter assistance, benefiting thousands of people in the affected areas. This intervention is part of the urgent relief response announced by Qatar Charity last week following the massive floods that swept through Nepal. Immediately after the disaster, the organization activated its crisis cell under the Humanitarian Operations Department at its headquarters in Doha. Meanwhile, its Crisis and Information Center continues to monitor developments and coordinate humanitarian efforts to support those affected, while maintaining continuous communication with its field office in Nepal to back its swift humanitarian response. Food Assistance The distributed food aid consisted of food packages containing essential food items, ready-to-eat products, biscuits, dried fruits, beaten rice, and oral rehydration salt sachets. The assistance benefited 1,240 families, representing approximately 5,419 beneficiaries. Qatar Charity also provided hygiene assistance to 130 families, benefiting around 568 people. The support included hygiene items, bathing soap, sanitary pads, laundry soap, nail cutters, towels, buckets, and mugs, slippers, water purification tablets. Emergency Shelter Assistance As part of its emergency shelter response, Qatar Charity provided shelter and non-food item (NFI) assistance to 130 additional families, benefiting approximately 568 people. The assistance included tarpaulin sheets for temporary shelter, ropes, blankets, sleeping mattresses, and solar-powered lamps. All relief supplies were handed over to representatives of the District Office Administration (DOA) in Nuwakot District for distribution to beneficiaries, in accordance with the Government of Nepal's 'One Door Policy,' ensuring effective coordination and the timely delivery of aid to affected families. Field Assessments During coordination meetings with local authorities and field visits to the affected areas, Qatar Charity's team in Nepal observed extensive damage to infrastructure, including roads, buildings, and several collapsed bridges. These damages have limited access to some affected communities and posed challenges to relief delivery efforts. Field assessments found that the most urgent needs included emergency food assistance, temporary shelter materials such as tarpaulin sheets, hygiene and dignity kits, safe drinking water, household water treatment supplies, and essential household items for displaced and vulnerable families.
03/09/2026 More details  
Qatar Charity Launches Eye Surgery Convoy in Mauritania
As part of its ongoing health initiatives for underprivileged communities worldwide, Qatar Charity (QC) has launched a specialized medical convoy for eye surgery in Mauritania. Organized with the generous support of Qatari donors, the initiative is being implemented in cooperation with Mauritania’s National Program for Blindness Control. The medical convoy aims to provide specialized check-ups, consultations, cataract surgeries, as well as distribute prescription glasses and medicines. The campaign targets vulnerable residents in Moudjeria, El Ghaire, and Legrane. In a press statement, Dr. Souleimane Cheikh Hamdi, Acting Director of Programs and Projects at Qatar Charity’s Mauritania Branch, stated that the convoy aims to deliver 2,500 medical consultations. He added that the team is scheduled to perform 250 cataract surgeries, distribute 250 pairs of prescription glasses, and provide 250 medical prescriptions to eligible patients. For his part, Dr. Souleymane Ahmed Deida, Coordinator of the National Program for Blindness Control, expressed his gratitude to the benevolent people of Qatar and Qatar Charity for this crucial initiative, emphasizing that the targeted areas are in dire need of such medical interventions. He urged local citizens to actively visit the convoy and make the best use of its services. Dr. Deida noted that ensuring early participation in the initial screenings and consultations is essential, as it paves the way for the subsequent treatment and surgical stages. Dr. Hamahoullah Sid’Elemine, Director of El Chourouk Clinic that executes the convoy's operations—stated that a well-coordinated plan has been established with Qatar Charity to implement the campaign in two distinct phases. The first phase, which focused on consultations and screenings, was successfully completed between August 22 and August 28. This will be followed by the second phase, dedicated to surgical interventions and medical follow-ups, scheduled to take place from October 22 to October 27. Many beneficiaries expressed their deep satisfaction with the procedures during the first phase of the medical convoy. Mrs. Edoumha El Cheikh Siden expressed her gratitude for the Qatari support and Qatar Charity’s efforts to bring vital medical services directly to communities in the country's interior regions, noting that residents previously had to travel to the capital to receive treatment. Similarly, Mr. Mohamed Salem El Abass shared his happiness regarding the convoy, stating that he was in urgent need of eye treatment, which has now officially begun thanks to this campaign. He extended his gratitude to everyone who contributed to making the initiative possible.
02/09/2026 More details  

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