6/4/2024
The General Assembly of Qatar Charity (QC) held its 33rd ordinary annual meeting in the presence of its Chairperson, His Excellency Sheikh Hamad bin Nasser bin Jasim Al-Thani, members of the Board of Directors, and members of the General Assembly.
During the meeting, the annual report of the Board of Directors regarding Qatar Charity’s performance and financial statements, as well as its work results for the previous year 2023, was reviewed. The final statement of account for the same fiscal year was approved, and the Board of Directors was discharged from liability for the concluded financial year. Additionally, the participants approved the estimated budget for the current year 2024.
In his opening speech at the meeting, HE Sheikh Hamad bin Nasser bin Jassim Al-Thani, the Chairperson of Qatar Charity, stated that the year 2023 witnessed an increase in the volume of humanitarian crises, indicating that Qatar Charity exerted its utmost efforts to fulfill its humanitarian duty and effectively contribute to saving lives and alleviating the suffering of those affected by humanitarian crises around the world.
He added that Qatar Charity continued to respond to several complex and ongoing humanitarian needs, starting from the crisis in Gaza to the ongoing conflicts in Sudan and Yemen. He noted that Qatar Charity also responded to various natural disasters, notably the earthquake in Turkey and northern Syria, floods in Afghanistan and Libya, and the earthquake in Morocco, in addition to addressing the acute food security crisis in Somalia. He mentioned the total expenditure abroad by Qatar Charity amounted to more than QR 858 million, benefiting over 9.5 million beneficiaries.
He also emphasized that Qatar Charity focused on providing quality programs and interventions within Qatar, believing in the importance of providing support and assistance to the local community, with total amount of more than QR 385 million.
In conclusion, he extended his highest gratitude and appreciation to His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the Emir of the State of Qatar, and to His Highness the Father Emir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. He also thanked hundreds of thousands of donors, benefactors, volunteers, supporters, and partners, expressing his hope that the journey of giving would continue, achieving a dignified life for all.