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Qatar Charity Celebrates the Graduation of 162 Sponsored Students from Mogadishu University

With the support of generous donors, Qatar Charity celebrated the graduation of 162 of its sponsored students from Mogadishu University as part of the 2025-2026 academic-year cohort. The graduates—82 men and 80 women completed degrees in a range of disciplines through Qatar Charity’s “Student Scholarship” programme, implemented in Somalia in partnership with Mogadishu University. The programme aims to expand access to education for people in greatest need and empower them to contribute to the development of their communities. A Long-Standing Partnership Abdulfattah Adam Moallim, Director of Qatar Charity’s Somalia office, said that education is a key pillar of the organization’s development programmes. He noted that the graduation of 162 sponsored students this year demonstrates the positive impact of Qatar Charity’s sponsorship initiatives, including its support for university students. He added that Qatar Charity’s partnership with Mogadishu University spans 27 years and has enabled large numbers of students, whose financial circumstances would otherwise have prevented them from pursuing higher education, to continue their studies. He reaffirmed the organization’s commitment to educational initiatives that equip qualified graduates to serve their communities and advance development. Dr Ibrahim Mohamed Mursal, President of Mogadishu University, praised Qatar Charity for supporting students throughout their studies. He said the assistance had enabled them to reach graduation and fulfil their academic aspirations. Academic Excellence Several Qatar Charity-sponsored students in this year’s cohort ranked among the university’s top graduates. Abdulaziz Mohamed Adam, an Economics student in the Faculty of Economics and Management Sciences, placed second university wide. Marking the occasion, he expressed his gratitude to Qatar Charity and his sponsor for the support and care he received throughout his studies. He said that this assistance had provided the academic stability that helped him excel. Abdulmalik Ahmed Wali Mohamed Ali, a Statistics student in the Faculty of Economics and Management Sciences, ranked sixth university wide. Speaking on the sidelines of the graduation ceremony, he expressed his appreciation for the support he had received throughout his educational journey. Sustained Investment in Education Since the programme was established, 3,842 Qatar Charity-sponsored students have graduated from Mogadishu University under the “Student Scholarship” programme. As part of Qatar Charity’s ongoing efforts to support education in Somalia, 364 sponsored orphans completed secondary school during the current academic year, while a further 789 completed intermediate school through the organisation’s social care and education programmes across the country. Qatar Charity currently sponsors 25,107 people in Somalia, including 22,124 orphans and 907 university students. Its sponsorship programmes also support vulnerable families, people with disabilities and teachers.

01/10/2026

Qatar Charity Concludes UNGA81 Participation with New Partnerships and a Call for a More Inclusive Humanitarian System
Qatar Charity (QC) concluded a week of high-level engagement at the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, advancing partnerships while bringing to global discussions its vision for a more inclusive, locally led and sustainable humanitarian and development system. The Qatar Charity delegation, headed by Mr. Yousuf bin Ahmed Al-Kuwari, Chief Executive Officer, participated in high-level events and strategic meetings with UN agencies, international NGOs, foundations and development partners. Qatar Charity’s participation reflected the priorities it set ahead of UNGA81: strengthening Global South leadership, advancing localization, diversifying humanitarian financing, protecting children and empowering women and girls, promoting responsible innovation, and building partnerships that translate dialogue into action. A stronger Global South voice Central to Qatar Charity’s message was the need to rethink international cooperation at a time of growing humanitarian needs and pressure on traditional aid resources. Qatar Charity advocated for a system in which Global South organizations and communities are not simply recipients or implementers of aid, but help shape priorities, financing and decision-making. It also emphasized that meaningful localization requires investment in local institutions and leadership, alongside greater recognition of solutions already emerging from the Global South. These themes featured prominently in Qatar Charity’s engagement with BRAC, including discussions on scaling proven development solutions, strengthening South-South cooperation and advancing new models of international cooperation. Turning dialogue into partnerships A key objective of QC’s participation was to translate engagement into concrete cooperation. Throughout the week, agreements and areas of cooperation were reached, advanced or identified with a range of partners, including International Medical Corps (IMC), ANERA, BRAC, UNICEF and other humanitarian and development organizations. Qatar Charity also engaged closely with the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD), a key partner in Qatar Charity’s humanitarian and development work, and with the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), reflecting the important role that regional and Global South institutions can play in shaping and financing international cooperation. The discussions built on existing cooperation, including Qatar Charity’s recent USD 10 million contribution through IsDB to the Global Islamic Fund for Refugees, an innovative waqf-based financing mechanism supporting sustainable solutions for forcibly displaced populations. Shaping the future of humanitarian action Through several high-level engagements with OCHA, Qatar Charity contributed to discussions on humanitarian diplomacy, access, principled action, localization, resilience and responsible transitions. These engagements build on the strategic partnership between Qatar Charity and OCHA and their shared commitment to stronger humanitarian advocacy and more effective, accountable and locally informed humanitarian action. This partnership will continue through the inaugural Humanitarian Impact Forum, jointly organized by Qatar Charity and OCHA and set to take place in Doha in January 2027, bringing together humanitarian actors to advance practical solutions around impact, accountability, localization, innovation and partnership. Qatar Charity also participated in a series of high-level UNHCR engagements focused on refugee protection, opportunity, self-reliance and faith-based action, reinforcing a longstanding partnership between the two organizations. Across UNGA81, and notably at a roundtable discussion organized by AlGhurair Foundation, Qatar Charity highlighted the need to diversify humanitarian financing by complementing traditional aid with Islamic philanthropy, community giving, philanthropy and private-sector partnerships. From New York to action Qatar Charity’s wider UNGA81 programme included engagements with the Clinton Global Initiative, IFRC, Save the Children, Plan International, Street Child, the Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation, Islamic Relief Worldwide, ICVA, the Atlantic Council and other partners on education, child protection, resilience, philanthropy, humanitarian financing and the future of international cooperation. Reflecting on the week, Mr. Yousef bin Ahmed Al-Kuwari said: “Today’s challenges require us to rethink how international cooperation works. The Global South brings experience, resources, institutions and solutions that must play a greater role in shaping the humanitarian and development system. “Our aim is not simply to call for change, but to work with our partners to build it , through stronger local leadership, diversified financing, responsible innovation and partnerships that deliver lasting impact for communities.” He added: “We leave New York encouraged by the partnerships strengthened and the areas of cooperation advanced. Our priority now is to translate these discussions into action.” Qatar Charity will build on the outcomes of UNGA81 through continued bilateral cooperation and joint advocacy, with the Humanitarian Impact Forum in Doha in January 2027 providing an important next platform for advancing this shared agenda.
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Qatar Charity Delivers Emergency Aid to War-Displaced and Disaster-Affected Families in North Kordofan
Qatar Charity’s field team in Sudan mounted a two-pronged emergency response to support people displaced by the war in North Kordofan State and communities affected by heavy rains and a cyclone that struck Al-Ghubsha in Um Rawaba Locality, causing widespread damage across the state. Qatar Charity distributed 3,600 food baskets to approximately 21,000 people who had arrived in El Obeid, the capital of North Kordofan State, after military clashes intensified last August in Um Arda and other areas. It also provided baskets of essential food items to families affected by the cyclone, floods and heavy rains, which forced hundreds of families from their homes after the houses collapsed. High-Impact Interventions Speaking at the launch of the food-basket distribution for people affected by the war in the state, Dr. Mohammed Ismail, Humanitarian Aid Commissioner for North Kordofan State, praised Qatar Charity’s recent food-assistance initiatives supporting community kitchens and school students. He said: “We thank Qatar Charity for its high-impact interventions, which address people’s daily needs, and we call on the organization to provide further support through food baskets and other forms of humanitarian assistance during this emergency.” Rains and Storms Ahmed Abdel Wahid, Executive Director of Um Rawaba Locality, said the area had been hit by heavy rains, a powerful cyclone and thunderstorms that swept through Al-Ghubsha, east of Um Rawaba city, affecting around 400 families. He said Qatar Charity’s rapid response demonstrated a strong humanitarian commitment and reflected the deep-rooted bonds of fraternity between the Qatari and Sudanese peoples. The response was warmly welcomed by those affected. Mitigating the Impact of Disasters Several government bodies and community organizations expressed their thanks and appreciation to philanthropists and benefactors in Qatar, who have consistently stood by their brothers and sisters in Sudan and helped alleviate the effects of war and natural disasters, particularly during the rainy season. Samia Babiker, a resident of the affected Al-Ghubsha area, said families urgently needed food assistance to help them regain stability after returning from displacement to communities left deserted by the damage. Sumaya Ibrahim Adam, another affected resident, added that after the rains and floods swept through their communities, families were left without shelter and in need of assistance. She said schoolchildren had suffered greatly. For his part, Abdel Nasser Abdullah, Executive Director of Sheikan Locality, oversaw the distribution of part of the food assistance at the locality’s headquarters in El Obeid. He said Qatar Charity’s generous support had reached displacement camps and families in need and prayed that the donors in Qatar would be rewarded for their generosity.
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Qatar Charity Completes 58 Projects in Côte d’Ivoire in 8 Months
With the support of Qatar’s generous donors, Qatar Charity (QC) completed 58 development and relief projects in Côte d’Ivoire during the first eight months of 2026, benefiting around 63,000 people. The projects covered water and sanitation, healthcare, education, economic empowerment and emergency relief. They aimed to improve living conditions, expand access to essential services, support families’ livelihoods, and assist communities affected by disasters. In water and sanitation, Qatar Charity implemented 16 projects, including 12 shallow wells and 4 deep artesian wells, benefiting around 27,500 people. These projects provide communities with clean and safe water while improving health and environmental conditions. In healthcare, Qatar Charity carried out 1 project to provide health centers with medical equipment. It also supplied people with disabilities with manual and electric wheelchairs and prescription glasses. Around 4,019 people benefited from these services, which have improved access to healthcare and supported the inclusion of people with disabilities. In education and culture, Qatar Charity built 11 mosques and 3 Qur’an memorization centers, benefiting around 2,000 people. The facilities provide suitable spaces for education, religious awareness, and Qur’an learning while serving local communities. To support economic empowerment, Qatar Charity implemented 2 projects providing water coolers, 19 projects supplying plumbing tools and equipment, and 1 project providing sewing machines. These initiatives benefited 151 people and helped individuals and families establish or develop income-generating activities. Qatar Charity also implemented 1 relief project that distributed food baskets to around 19,000 people, helping vulnerable families meet their basic food needs and reduce their living expenses. Following these achievements, Qatar Charity’s Côte d’Ivoire branch will continue implementing further projects during the remaining months of 2026. Supported by donors, these efforts aim to expand access to essential services, strengthen sustainable development and help vulnerable communities build safer and more stable futures.
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