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As Sudan Conflict Enters Fourth Year, Qatar Charity Aids One Million

With support from generous donors, Qatar Charity (QC) continues its humanitarian response to those affected by the prolonged conflict in Sudan, as the conflict enters its fourth year on 15 April 2026. Since April 2023, Qatar Charity has implemented and continues to deliver relief, health, and food assistance projects inside Sudan and for Sudanese refugees in neighboring countries. These interventions have reached more than one million beneficiaries, with a total cost of approximately QAR 98 million. Over the past three years, Qatar Charity has carried out 74 humanitarian projects and interventions inside and outside Sudan, either through its field teams or in partnership with international and local organizations. These efforts respond to what is now considered the world’s largest humanitarian crisis in terms of scale and complexity. Since the conflict's onset, Qatar Charity has been a leading humanitarian responder, coordinating with Qatari authorities to dispatch aid flights and launch relief projects within Sudan and for refugees in neighboring countries. These initiatives seek to reduce suffering and strengthen the resilience of communities impacted by the continuous crisis. Interventions Inside Sudan Within Sudan, Qatar Charity has implemented 52 humanitarian projects across several conflict‑affected states, benefiting around 911,000 displaced and affected people, at a cost exceeding QAR 75 million. Food assistance accounted for the largest share, reaching more than 520,000 people to address worsening food insecurity. Comprehensive relief projects supported about 125,000 people, while health interventions provided medical services to over 127,000 beneficiaries, amid widespread disruption of health facilities. Shelter projects assisted around 16,000 people, alongside water, sanitation, and non‑food item interventions that helped improve living conditions and reduce health risks for tens of thousands of families. Supporting Sudanese Refugees In parallel, Qatar Charity expanded its support to Sudanese refugees in neighboring countries through 22 humanitarian projects, benefiting over 133,000 refugees, with a total cost of approximately QAR 22.7 million. These interventions included food assistance for nearly 62,000 refugees, shelter support for around 12,000 people, and health, water, sanitation, education, and multi‑sector relief services reaching more than 60,000 beneficiaries, helping ease pressure on host communities and improve refugees’ ability to cope with harsh displacement conditions. Deepening Humanitarian Crisis These efforts come as Sudan’s war enters its fourth year, leaving one of the world’s most severe humanitarian crises. According to UN and international sources, around 33.7 million people need urgent humanitarian assistance in 2026. About 8.9 million people are internally displaced, while more than 4.5 million have fled to neighboring countries. Over 21 million people face acute food insecurity, with famine reported in parts of Darfur and Kordofan. The conflict has also devastated the health system, with more than one‑third of health facilities out of service, alongside outbreaks of disease linked to malnutrition and poor water and sanitation, compounded by severe funding shortfalls limiting humanitarian response capacity.

16/04/2026

Qatar Charity Provides Income‑Generating Projects for Technical Graduates in Pakistan
As part of its ongoing efforts to economically empower youth, and despite the exceptional circumstances facing the region, Qatar Charity (QC) has implemented the second phase of its income‑generating initiative in Pakistan, in cooperation with the Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority (TEVTA)—a government entity in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province. This phase benefited 46 individuals from vulnerable groups. Economic Resilience The initiative aims to support TEVTA graduates and enable them to secure sustainable livelihoods by providing the tools and resources needed for income generation, thereby contributing to economic resilience and improved living standards across the province. The projects were handed over to male and female beneficiaries during an official ceremony, in support of economic empowerment efforts and to promote a culture of entrepreneurship within local communities. The assistance package included 44 sewing machines, one fully equipped tailoring shop, and an auto rickshaw, enabling beneficiaries to launch their own businesses and generate stable sources of income. This project falls under the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between Qatar Charity and TEVTA in August 2025, which seeks to support skilled graduates and help them transform their vocational skills into productive employment opportunities, enhancing economic independence and improving household living conditions in the province. First Phase The first phase of the initiative resulted in the provision of a support package that included 40 sewing machines, four tailoring shop setups, two electrical shops, an auto rickshaw, and a fully equipped beauty salon, enabling beneficiaries of both genders to establish small businesses and contribute positively to their communities. For his part, Engineer Nasrullah Khan, Principal at TEVTA, stated: “This collaboration marks a significant step toward economic empowerment of skilled youth. Together, we are creating opportunities that uplift vulnerable communities and promote sustainable development.” In this context, Mr. Khalid Usman, Director of Procurement at TEVTA, commended Qatar Charity’s efforts, affirming that such initiatives play a vital role in motivating youth and empowering them to rely on their skills in building their professional futures. Securing Livelihoods At the beneficiary level, Ms. Afsana Gul, who received a sewing machine, expressed her appreciation for the support that enabled her to start her own business and earn a dignified income, praising Qatar Charity’s role in supporting women and promoting self‑reliance. Similarly, beneficiary Mehraj Din, who received an auto rickshaw, said: “TEVTA provided me with the training, and Qatar Charity gave me the means to work. This support has changed my life, allowing me to secure a stable income and ensure better education for my children.”
15/04/2026 More details  
Qatar Charity implements an initiative to combat blindness in Somalia
With the support of donors, Qatar Charity continues to implement a medical initiative to combat blindness and improve eye health in Somalia’s Banadir region, targeting displaced families and the most vulnerable groups. This comes within the framework of the “Warding off Calamity” campaign, launched by the organization on the 27th night of last Ramadan reflecting growing attention to health interventions with direct, tangible impact. An integrated package This initiative comes amid rising health needs in Somalia, particularly given limited access to medical services. It focuses on providing an integrated package of services, including examinations, medication, and surgical interventions, with the aim of curbing the spread of eye diseases, foremost among them cataracts. The campaign aims to conduct 600 medical examinations, provide medication to 300 beneficiaries, and perform 150 cataract removal surgeries, in addition to distributing 60 prescription eyeglasses, helping improve visual quality and strengthen beneficiaries’ ability to carry out daily activities. Abdel Fattah Adam Moalim, Director of Qatar Charity’s office in Somalia, said the initiative represents a practical response to urgent humanitarian needs in the health sector, stressing that the project focuses on restoring sight for patients and enabling them to reintegrate into society. An urgent necessity For his part, Dr. Saeed Hussein Jidi, head of the initiative’s medical team, explained that the team has made notable progress. To date, 72 successful surgeries have been performed, 60 prescription eyeglasses distributed, and medication dispensed to 200 patients after completing medical diagnoses. He praised the role of donors, whose support has had a direct impact in restoring beneficiaries’ sight and alleviating their suffering. He noted that the campaign primarily targets patients suffering severe vision deterioration due to harsh living conditions, especially those living far from health facilities making urgent surgical interventions an imperative necessity. He added that the campaign is currently being implemented in the capital, Mogadishu, and that field activities will continue until 15 April, providing a broader opportunity for medical services to reach the largest possible number of beneficiaries. Direct impact On the humanitarian level, the campaign has demonstrated a clear human impact through beneficiaries’ stories. Mr. Hirsi Ali (74) said he regained his sight after five years of suffering from cataracts, expressing his gratitude to the generous supporters. Ms. Mano Boli also stated that she was able to regain her ability to see after four years of suffering, while Mr. Jamaali Noor Mohamed noted that the success of his surgery marked a major turning point in his life. The health sector is one of the main areas of Qatar Charity’s work. Over the past year, it implemented 24 health projects in Somalia, benefiting more than 143,000 people. It is worth noting that Qatar Charity organized the “Challenge of the 27th Night” event last Ramadan under the name “Warding off Calamity,” considered the largest fundraising event via YouTube, with media participation by influencer Abdullah Al-Ghafri and Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Harami. With the support of donors, the campaign succeeded in raising more than QAR 40 million to implement life-saving humanitarian medical initiatives in several countries around the world, in addition to the State of Qatar.
14/04/2026 More details  
Qatar Charity Signs Agreement with Yemen Humanitarian Fund to Implement Urgent Project
Qatar Charity (QC) has signed a cooperation agreement with the Yemen Humanitarian Fund (YHF), managed by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), to implement an urgent humanitarian project in Abs District, Hajjah Governorate, in northwestern Yemen. The project aims to improve water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) services in one of the areas most affected by water scarcity and the spread of water‑borne diseases, as part of efforts to strengthen humanitarian partnerships and support Yemen’s most vulnerable communities. The intervention is expected to benefit around 11,000 people. The agreement was signed by Mr. Julien Harneis, United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator for Yemen, and Dr. Abdullah Ibrahim AlNaeem, Acting Country Director of Qatar Charity’s Yemen Branch, reflecting the commitment of both parties to enhancing the humanitarian response and improving living conditions for affected populations. The project, valued at USD 180,000, is implemented through a joint funding model. The Yemen Humanitarian Fund (YHF) is contributing USD 150,000, while Qatar Charity is contributing USD 30,000. Qatar Charity is also responsible for executing the project on the ground in accordance with recognized international humanitarian standards. The project began in March 2026 and will continue until the end of December 2026, focusing on rehabilitating deteriorated WASH infrastructure by providing safe drinking water sources and improving sanitation systems. The project also includes community-based cleaning campaigns to reduce the spread of waterborne diseases and outbreaks. These are complemented by health awareness programs specifically targeting women and children, who are most vulnerable to the lack of safe water and limited preventive health practices. This initiative builds on a long-standing partnership between Qatar Charity and the YHF, characterized by continuity and diversity. This collaboration has successfully delivered numerous humanitarian projects aimed at enhancing emergency response and improving access to basic services for vulnerable communities across Yemen. The partnership saw notable expansion in 2024 and 2025, during which a series of strategic agreements were signed, strengthening Qatar Charity’s role in supporting humanitarian efforts in Yemen. The most recent of these agreements was signed last year and led to the implementation of a large‑scale humanitarian project in Al Hudaydah and Raymah, providing clean water and improved sanitation services to more than 10,000 beneficiaries. Those interventions included sustainable solutions, such as the rehabilitation of solar‑powered water pumping systems, the construction and rehabilitation of water tanks, and the extension of long‑distance water networks serving three rural sub‑districts.
13/04/2026 More details  

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