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Qatar Charity Supports Sustainable Livelihoods in Kenya

With support from generous donors, Qatar Charity, in cooperation with the Council of Humanitarian and Development Organizations in Kenya, implemented income-generating projects that involved purchasing three-wheeled vehicles (rickshaws) and handing them over to beneficiaries. The projects benefited approximately 54 households and individuals most in need, including widows, families of orphans, and other particularly vulnerable groups. These initiatives are part of Qatar Charity’s efforts to promote economic empowerment and provide sustainable livelihoods, offering beneficiaries opportunities to work and earn an income while helping them improve their living conditions. Economic Impact The value of these projects lies in providing tools that can help beneficiaries establish a source of income, rather than relying solely on direct assistance. By operating the vehicles to provide transport services, beneficiaries have an opportunity to earn a living and meet their families’ basic needs. This is expected to help ease financial pressures, support children’s education, and reduce reliance on aid, thereby strengthening family stability and preserving beneficiaries’ dignity. Project Sustainability To sustain the impact, it is important to train beneficiaries in vehicle operation and maintenance, as well as income and expense management. Follow-up and cooperation with local stakeholders can also help keep the projects running and address challenges. Their impact can be measured by monitoring the regularity of operations, changes in beneficiaries’ income, and their ability to meet their basic needs. Local Appreciation Qatar Charity’s office in Kenya has received numerous letters of thanks from government officials in various counties, expressing appreciation for these projects and their role in creating income-earning opportunities for unemployed people, particularly in remote areas. This local appreciation underscores the importance of linking humanitarian support with opportunities for work and productive activity, opening prospects for those most in need to earn a dignified living and become self-reliant.

12/11/2026

Qatar Charity Provides Food Baskets to Thousands of Refugees in Djibouti
As part of its humanitarian efforts to support refugees and strengthen food security, particularly as winter approaches, Qatar Charity distributed 3,380 food baskets to refugee families in three camps in the Republic of Djibouti, benefiting approximately 17,000 people. The distribution was carried out in coordination with the National Office for Assistance to Refugees and Displaced Persons and the relevant authorities. The project included the distribution of 700 food baskets in Markazi camp, 973 in Holl Holl camp, and 1,707 in Ali Addeh camp to help meet the basic food needs of beneficiary families and ease the financial burdens they face. Each basket provides enough food to meet a family’s needs for one month. The distribution of these baskets is particularly important as winter approaches, as it helps strengthen refugee families’ resilience and protect their children from the risks of malnutrition in the coming months. Official Praise His Excellency Mr. Omar Abdi Said, Minister of Interior of the Republic of Djibouti, commended Qatar Charity’s humanitarian and relief efforts for refugees, praising its role in supporting refugee families, meeting their basic needs, and easing their hardship. For his part, Mr. Hussein Shardi, Deputy Director of the National Office for Assistance to Refugees and Displaced Persons (ONARS), praised Qatar Charity’s projects and interventions to support refugees in Djibouti, emphasizing the importance of food assistance in supporting beneficiary families and improving their living conditions. He also highlighted the ongoing cooperation between Qatar Charity and the relevant national authorities, and its role in facilitating humanitarian interventions and reaching refugees in the targeted camps. An Ongoing Humanitarian Commitment For her part, Ghada Ezz El Din, Director of Qatar Charity’s office in Djibouti, affirmed that the project is a continuation of Qatar Charity’s ongoing efforts to support refugees and those most in need, guided by its humanitarian mission and its commitment to promoting solidarity and mutual support. She said: “The distribution of 3,380 food baskets, benefiting approximately 17,000 people in Markazi, Holl Holl, and Ali Addeh camps, reflects Qatar Charity’s commitment to responding to humanitarian needs and helping alleviate the suffering of refugee families.” She added: “We extend our sincere thanks and appreciation to His Excellency the Djiboutian Minister of Interior, Mr. Omar Abdi Said, and to the National Office for Assistance to Refugees and Displaced Persons for their cooperation and support for humanitarian efforts. We reaffirm our commitment to continuing to work with our partners to deliver assistance to those most in need.” At the conclusion of her remarks, the Director of Qatar Charity’s office in Djibouti thanked the generous donors in Qatar for standing alongside their fellow refugees and alleviating their humanitarian suffering.
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Qatar Charity and Lebanon’s Minister of Social Affairs Inspect Al Adaam Camp Ahead of Its Opening in December
Lebanon’s Minister of Social Affairs, Dr. Haneen Sayed, accompanied by Mr. Mohammed Zahra, Director of Qatar Charity’s Office in Lebanon, inspected the site of Al Adaam Camp, which Qatar Charity is developing to provide temporary, safe shelter for affected and displaced families in southern Lebanon. The visit aimed to review the progress of work and assess the project’s readiness ahead of its official opening this coming December, in the presence of a delegation from Qatar Charity. The project responds to the needs of families whose homes have been destroyed or damaged beyond habitability. It provides temporary accommodation in prefabricated housing units (caravans) until their homes can be repaired or rebuilt, or permanent housing alternatives become available. Speaking at the opening, the Lebanese Minister of Social Affairs, Dr. Haneen Sayed, affirmed that the State of Qatar has consistently stood by Lebanon. She noted that the project allows families to move from sheltering in schools to better accommodation that preserves their dignity and privacy. For his part, Mr. Hassan Bazzi, Mayor of Froun, thanked Qatar Charity for completing the project, explaining that it will provide housing for more than 19 families who have lost their homes, ensuring their privacy and dignity. The project forms part of Qatar Charity’s efforts to address winter-related risks and respond to urgent humanitarian needs in Lebanon, with a focus on providing temporary shelter that preserves the privacy and dignity of affected families during displacement. Affected families face challenges that extend beyond the loss of their homes, including rising rental costs and disruptions to essential services, alongside pressure on shelters and host communities. UN Figures Highlight the Scale of Humanitarian Needs According to updates from the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), approximately one million people had self-registered as displaced since the escalation began in Lebanon, based on figures from June 2026. As of 2 July 2026, around 500,000 people remained displaced, including 47,143 people in 430 collective shelters, despite the return of hundreds of thousands to their areas of origin. These updates describe the humanitarian crisis as severe and volatile, amid continued displacement and damage to infrastructure and essential services. They also indicate that returns remain limited and fraught with risks due to security incidents, damaged homes, disrupted services and explosive remnants of war—factors that hinder safe, voluntary and dignified return. Temporary Housing and Essential Services The camp comprises prefabricated housing units equipped with basic living necessities, including lighting, electrical outlets and suitable sanitation facilities, as well as safe spaces that respect the privacy of beneficiary families. This shelter is intended as a transitional solution, not a substitute for permanent housing. Relevant Lebanese national and local authorities and institutions were consulted to select the site and identify eligible families, using clear and transparent criteria that prioritize those most in need. The project also takes account of protection and psychological well-being needs, particularly those of children, women, older people and persons with disabilities, to reduce the risks associated with repeated displacement and living in unsafe or unsuitable conditions. Supporting Stability Until Permanent Solutions Are Available The “Al Adaam” camp aims to ease the burdens of displacement and rental costs and reduce overcrowding in shelters. It also seeks to support family and social stability and enable families to remain close to their areas of origin until they can repair or rebuild their homes. Transitional shelter solutions are important because families need time to complete repairs and reconstruction, while coping with the financial, social and psychological burdens of losing their homes. The project is expected to improve temporary living conditions and reduce the health and social risks associated with displacement, pending the conditions needed for a safe return and the availability of permanent housing solutions.
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Qatar Charity Launches Urgent Response for Displaced Families in Gaza
Qatar Charity (QC) has called on benefactors to urgently support displaced families affected by the heavy rains that hit the Gaza Strip on Saturday during the first winter storm of the season. According to estimates from local authorities in Gaza, floodwaters inundated around 70,000 tents and affected approximately 350,000 displaced people. Through its Winter Heroes campaign, Qatar Charity urged donors to respond to the appeals of displaced families and help protect them from the harsh winter conditions. The severe weather has compounded the hardships facing families already living in extremely difficult circumstances. Qatar Charity said donations would help provide affected families with essential assistance, including food, shelter and protection from the cold. Qatar Charity also thanked donors for their generosity and wished them continued health and well-being. UN Warnings United Nations officials said almost the entire population of the Gaza Strip required assistance following the heavy rains. They described the situation as “extremely tragic,” warning that restrictions and the continuing blockade were further exacerbating humanitarian conditions. Relief agencies also warned that the situation could deteriorate further with the onset of the rainy season. How to Donate Donations to the Winter Heroes campaign can be made through Qatar Charity’s website and mobile application, at its branches and collection points across Qatar, or by calling the Donor Service Centre on 44290000.
09/11/2026 More details  

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