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Qatar Charity Rolls Out Innovative Water Solutions in Somaliland

With support from generous donors and in cooperation with Somaliland’s Ministry of Water Development, Qatar Charity has launched the first seawater desalination plant, northwestern Somaliland. The project aims to provide a sustainable source of drinking water and enhance water security as the city continues to face persistent challenges in accessing clean water. Innovative Solutions Valued at approximately half a million dollars, the project offers a practical model for innovative responses to water scarcity. It is expected to improve regular access to safe drinking water, reduce reliance on unsafe or remote water sources, and strengthen water security, with positive implications for public health, living conditions, and economic activity in the coastal city. Somaliland’s Minister of Water Development, Mohamed Abdulmalik Ahmed, described the project as a major milestone for Zeila, saying it would help mitigate the impact of water shortages and improve residents’ access to safe drinking water. He noted that the plant will produce around 150 cubic meters of desalinated water per day, supported by storage tanks with a total capacity of 250 cubic meters. The facility is also equipped with an integrated solar-powered system to ensure sustainable operation and reduce operating costs. The minister thanked the donors for their support and praised Qatar Charity’s efforts to complete the project, stressing that the plant addresses an urgent need among the city’s residents Diversifying Water Sources Somaliland’s Minister of Youth and Sports, Ahmed Yasin Mohamed Farah, said the project marks an important step in addressing water challenges. He added that the relevant authorities will continue efforts to diversify water sources through well-drilling projects and desalination technologies, commending Qatar Charity and its donors for supporting the region’s water sector. Ahmed Abdullah Mohamed, Governor of the Salal Region, welcomed the project on behalf of the local community, describing it as a response to one of the most pressing basic needs of Zeila’s residents. He said local authorities will work to safeguard the project and ensure its continued operation so residents can derive maximum benefit from it, expressing appreciation to the State of Qatar, Qatar Charity, and all those who contributed to its funding. Qatar Charity’s representative in Somaliland, Mohamed Aidid, said the project is part of the organization’s efforts to implement sustainable development projects that respond to the actual needs of local communities. He added that the Zeila plant paves the way for further high-impact initiatives Qatar Charity plans to implement in Somaliland, particularly in the water and basic services sectors.

31/08/2026

Qatar Charity Launches an Urgent Humanitarian Response in Nepal
Qatar Charity announced that it will launch an urgent humanitarian response and distribute blankets to people affected by the devastating floods that struck Nepal last Wednesday. Immediately after the floods, Qatar Charity activated its Emergency Response Cell within the Humanitarian Operations Department at its headquarters in Qatar. Meanwhile, its Crisis and Information Centre continues to closely monitor the evolving humanitarian situation. Qatar Charity remains in direct and continuous contact with its field office in Nepal to assess urgent humanitarian needs, based on the office’s coordination meetings with the relevant Nepalese authorities and its monitoring of humanitarian response efforts in the affected areas. The most urgent life-saving humanitarian needs of flood-affected people in Nepal include ready-to-eat hot meals, mattresses and blankets, emergency health care, infant formula, and emergency shelter. Reports issued by Nepal’s National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) on Thursday, 27 August, indicated that 10,000 families required urgent humanitarian assistance. According to the reports, 165 bodies recovered, 247 people remained missing, and 73 people were injured. The floods also caused extensive damage to infrastructure, destroying 35 motorable bridges and 45 suspension bridges and damaging at least 40 kilometers of paved roads. The Authority said that heavy rainfall and difficult terrain were hampering search and rescue operations. The U.S. Geological Survey described the event as a debris avalanche and flash flood, likely triggered by a rapid slope failure involving a glacier. It also noted that a second seismic event was recorded approximately three hours later.
30/08/2026 More details  
Qatar Charity' s Integrated Development Program Drives Lasting Change Across Nepal
Qatar Charity Nepal’s Nepal Integrated Development Program Phase II (2022–2026) demonstrates the value of integrated investment in essential services, economic resilience and emergency preparedness. With total grants of NPR 1,264,255,804.31 and expenditure of NPR 1,115,622,488.56 as of 31 July 2026, the program combined long-term development with timely humanitarian action, helping vulnerable communities gain safer water, better education, stronger livelihoods, improved healthcare and protection during crises. Implemented in coordination with Nepal’s Social Welfare Council, government authorities, local governments, community institutions and local partners, the program delivered 3,003 development projects and nine emergency-response projects. Based on the sector figures reported, these interventions directly reached at least 119,693 people across education, livelihoods and social welfare, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), health, and disaster response. Education In education, 126 projects benefited 18,149 people. Support included school construction, scholarships, learning materials, bicycles and laptops for students in need, school furniture, transport assistance and sanitation facilities. Together, these measures improved access, attendance and the quality and safety of learning environments, particularly for disadvantaged children and young people. Livelihoods, Food Security and Social Welfare A further 899 projects reached 19,647 beneficiaries through social housing, women’s livelihood initiatives, small-business and vocational support, agricultural inputs, livestock, poultry and beekeeping, irrigation, disability assistance, food aid and Eid clothing distribution. The package strengthened household incomes, food security, self-reliance and social inclusion among women, persons with disabilities and low-income families. Wash, Health and Hygiene The largest portfolio was WASH, health and hygiene, where 1,969 interventions served 62,837 people. Projects included shallow tube wells, deep-bore water and irrigation schemes, sanitation facilities in schools and hospitals, reverse-osmosis purification plants, cataract screening and surgery camps, health camps and ambulance support. These investments expanded access to safe drinking water, sanitation and healthcare while supporting water availability for domestic and agricultural use. Disaster Risk Reduction and Humanitarian Response Nine emergency-response projects assisted 19,060 people affected by climate and disaster risks. Activities covered heatwave preparedness in the Terai, earthquake dignity kits, winterization assistance, dengue-prevention kits, flood and landslide response, food baskets, nutritional support and other in-kind relief. The interventions provided rapid, practical help while strengthening community resilience and complementing national preparedness and response systems. Across all sectors, the program supported Nepal’s progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals, including poverty reduction, health, quality education, clean water and sanitation, decent work, reduced inequalities, sustainable communities, climate action and partnerships. Through its community-centered approach, Qatar Charity Nepal translated substantial funding into practical services and lasting opportunities for underserved communities nationwide.
27/08/2026 More details  
Qatar Charity Concludes Quran Literacy Program in Bangladesh
Qatar Charity (QC) has successfully concluded its Quran Literacy Project in Bangladesh, celebrating the completion of Quranic education by 57 sponsored children from the Markaz Muhammad bin Ajaj Al-Kubaisi Center and the Sakhaa Center The closing ceremony was held at the Markaz Muhammad bin Ajaj Al-Kubaisi Center, bringing together students, teachers, staff, and representatives of Qatar Charity for a day-long celebration of learning and achievement. The program marked an important milestone for the children, who completed a Quranic education course designed to enhance their ability to read, recite, memorize, and understand the Holy Quran. The closing event featured a range of educational, religious, and cultural activities. Students demonstrated their learning through Quran recitations and Naat performances, while a lively question-and-answer session provided an opportunity for them to showcase their knowledge and understanding of the lessons covered during the course. The achievements of all 57 students were recognized during the ceremony. Each student received a prize in appreciation of their successful completion of the Quranic education program. Among them, two students—Ratul Islam and Rita Akhter—received special awards as the Best Students in recognition of their outstanding performance and commitment throughout the course. Ratul Islam expressed his gratitude to Qatar Charity and his teachers for their support and guidance. “I am very happy to have successfully completed this one-year Quranic education program. I am grateful to our teachers and Qatar Charity for their guidance and support. Receiving the Best Student award is a great encouragement for me.” Sabreen AlQaisi, Child Protection Specialist at the Bangladesh Office and Project Supervisor, praised the students’ dedication and achievements, stating: “Over the past year, all the students worked hard and made remarkable progress in Quranic education. We are proud of their achievements and grateful to Qatar Charity for supporting this important initiative.” She emphasized that creating a supportive and encouraging learning environment played a key role in helping the students develop their skills, strengthen their confidence, and excel in their learning journey. The closing ceremony also reflected the wider objectives of QC’s Al-Furqan Quranic Literacy Program, which seeks to promote Quranic education alongside the moral, psychological, and social development of children, particularly those from marginalized and vulnerable communities Following the formal closing ceremony, the students participated in a variety of sports activities organized at the center. The children enthusiastically took part in the games, creating a joyful and festive atmosphere. The day concluded with the students enjoying the activities together, celebrating both their achievements and the friendships they had developed throughout the program.
27/08/2026 More details  

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