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Qatar Charity has launched a new campaign to provide urgent relief to those affected by floods and torrential rains in several countries. This comes as part of its commitment to mobilizing the support of charitable people to alleviate the suffering of more groups affected by these chronic and recurring natural disasters and improve their living conditions. This comes in conjunction with the association's continued efforts to assist families affected by drought and torrential rains in Somalia, Djibouti, and other countries, distributing food baskets to them. Deadly Disasters The campaign was launched because floods and drought are among the most devastating crises affecting human life. In just one year (2024), more than 800,000 people were displaced due to more than 150 climate disasters, while more than 50,000 people are awaiting a helping hand. The campaign focuses on distributing aid, including food, water, health, and shelter, in ten Asian and African countries affected by chronic disasters. Qatar Charity urged Qatari Peoples to support the campaign to improve the living conditions of those affected and reach the largest possible segment of the population. This can be done through Qatar Charity's website and application: Qatar Charity website: www.qcharity.org Qatar Charity application: www.qch.qa/app Or by calling the call center on 44290000, or through Qatar Charity branches and collectors in shopping malls. Somalia Aid In parallel with the campaign, Qatar Charity, with the support of philanthropists in Qatar, provided relief aid to more than 9,000 displaced people in the outskirts of Mogadishu, including food baskets. The distribution targeted families living in dire humanitarian conditions, amid rising prices and the worsening effects of drought and displacement that have plagued the country for years. The distribution included several camps located in the Daynili district, one of the largest districts hosting affected families. The food baskets included basic food supplies sufficient for the beneficiary families' needs for a month, with the aim of reducing hunger among displaced people living in camps that lack necessities. The aid provided to those affected brought relief to the beneficiaries. Falastin Ahmed, who has been displaced for several years, said, 'The generous hands of Qatar have always supported us in the most difficult circumstances. This aid reached us while our available food was running out, and I had nothing left to provide for my children.' Djibouti Aid In a related development, Qatar Charity distributed 1,550 food parcels to the neediest families displaced by drought, floods, and other disasters in four regions: Dakhl, Ali Sabieh, Arta, and the capital, Djibouti. The total number of beneficiaries reached approximately 9,500 people. The parcels included the most basic food supplies, aiming to improve the living conditions of the beneficiary families and contribute to achieving food security. They were distributed in close cooperation and coordination with the Ministry of Social Affairs and Solidarity and the relevant local authorities, and in the presence of Mr. Ibrahim Al-Janahi, Head of the Humanitarian Interventions Department at Qatar Charity. On this occasion, Mr. Ibrahim Al-Janahi, Head of the Humanitarian Interventions Department at Qatar Charity, said: “Qatar Charity plays a pivotal role in supporting those affected by disasters by providing basic food assistance and implementing sustainable relief programs aimed at meeting their basic needs. The charity works according to an integrated methodology that includes assessing field needs, coordinating efforts with local and international agencies, and ensuring the fair and effective distribution of resources. For his part, the technical advisor to the Minister of Social Affairs, Mr. Mahmoud Bellah, praised Qatar Charity's ongoing role in Djibouti in providing food security and supporting affected and needy Djiboutian communities. He also commended its other development projects.