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Qatar Charity participates in Second World Summit for Social Development

Qatar Charity is taking part in the Second World Summit for Social Development, held in Doha from November 4 to 6, through organizing a high-level panel discussion in collaboration with the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), alongside its dedicated booth at the event. Panel Discussion The panel, titled “Shared Vision for Humanitarian Accountability,” will convene on November 6, 2025, at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC). The session aims to underscore the importance of strengthening accountability in humanitarian work by exploring ways to ensure that limited resources reach the most vulnerable populations through effective, transparent, and human-centered approaches that uphold dignity and address real needs. It will also explore ways to integrate development efforts into humanitarian response to support recovery and strengthen resilience. This event takes place at a pivotal moment, as the Humanitarian Impact Forum prepares for its first high-level meeting in 2026, which will be organized by Qatar Charity in partnership with OCHA. The forum seeks to redefine, measure, and achieve impact in humanitarian action, promote local leadership, deliver measurable outcomes, and reinforce shared accountability to affected communities. The panel will feature leading actors from the humanitarian and development sectors, including international and local organizations, as well as academic experts, to exchange best practices and offer practical recommendations that will shape the forum’s agenda and enhance the effectiveness of global humanitarian response. Booth Located at Booth No. 32 in QNCC, Qatar Charity’s booth offers summit participants and stakeholders an opportunity to explore its flagship development projects and initiatives, discover inspiring success stories, and discuss prospects for collaboration with its team. As a leading international humanitarian and development organization, Qatar Charity continues to strengthen its position in the field of social development through an impressive track record of impactful projects and initiatives that promote integration, empowerment, family stability, and protection of vulnerable groups. Coinciding with the Second World Summit for Social Development from November 4–6, the organization reaffirms its commitment to supporting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and expanding global partnerships to build more cohesive and equitable societies.

04/11/2025

Qatar Charity sets benchmark for global social development
Qatar Charity (QC), a leading international humanitarian and development organization, continues to strengthen its position in the field of social development through an impressive track record of impactful projects and initiatives that promote integration, empowerment, family stability, and protection of vulnerable groups. Coinciding with the Second World Summit for Social Development from November 4–6, the organization reaffirms its commitment to supporting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and expanding global partnerships to build more cohesive and equitable societies. Responding in Crisis Zones Placing community stability, psychosocial well-being, and social integration at the heart of its interventions, Qatar Charity implemented more than 100 humanitarian projects in crisis and disaster zones during 2025 alone, benefiting over 1.62 million people at a cost exceeding QAR 145 million. Efforts focused on Gaza, Syria, and Sudan, with a strong emphasis on building local capacities for greater empowerment and sustainability. Among Qatar Charity’s notable initiatives is the “Wheat Chain” project in northern Syria, which has supported all stages of wheat production—from cultivation to the distribution of free and subsidized bread to displaced and needy families for many years since 2019. The organization also established “Al Amal City” in northern Syria, a model housing project comprising 1,400 residential units and integrated service facilities, benefiting approximately 13,800 internally displaced persons (IDPs). In line with its localization strategy, Qatar Charity launched the “Maein” initiative, which trained 10 Syrian local organizations. The organization has adopted a policy to allocate 30% of its direct funding to local civil society organizations, already achieving a 21% allocation in 2024. Qatar Charity’s integration efforts include the “Sport for Peace” initiative in Darfur, Sudan, and Somalia, which saw the construction of 40 sports fields in Darfur and the implementation of training and sports activities in Somalia, benefiting more than 10,000 children and youth. Social Care The “Rofaqa” program is one of the world’s largest orphan sponsorship platforms, with Qatar Charity supporting over 226,000 orphans, persons with disabilities, vulnerable families, students, and teachers. The organization recently extended the sponsorship age limit to 23 years, enabling orphans to complete higher education. Social care efforts also include building model cities for orphans, such as the under-construction “City of Life for Orphans” in Istanbul, which will accommodate 2,000 orphans in a comprehensive educational and rehabilitative environment. Other projects include model orphan cities like Sheikha Aisha City in Sudan and 13 orphan care centers in Bangladesh, featuring schools and boarding facilities. Additionally, Qatar Charity runs a university student sponsorship program in Somalia, launched in 1999, which has seen the graduation of 3,684 students in partnership with Mogadishu University. Economic Empowerment Economic empowerment remains central to Qatar Charity’s strategy for building fair and productive communities. In 2025, the organization implemented over 1,525 income-generating projects, benefiting around 15,000 individuals at a cost of nearly QAR 15 million. These projects targeted unemployed youth, mothers of orphans, and vulnerable families, providing training, vocational support, and cooperative assistance. Qatar Charity also supported production cooperatives in Chad and women’s craft centers such as “Kalmiya Center” in Mogadishu. Social Housing To promote social reintegration, Qatar Charity completed more than 200 social housing projects in 2025, benefiting approximately 25,000 people at a cost exceeding QAR 35 million. It also established 19 multi-service centers offering housing units and essential facilities—including schools, health centers, water networks, mosques, and vocational centers—serving 70,500 beneficiaries. A notable example is the “Al Rayyan Charity Center” in Kyrgyzstan. Healthcare and Child Protection Over the past five years, Qatar Charity has implemented 12 major health initiatives, benefiting more than 2.1 million people across 23 countries. These include programs for congenital heart defects, cleft lip repair, malnutrition treatment, and provision of hearing aids for children. This year, the organization funded a child protection center in Syria to provide psychosocial support to children affected by crises, benefiting over 3,900 children and families. Global Partnerships and Development Projects Qatar Charity aligns all its projects with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and operates in 70 countries through 34 field offices, working closely with governmental bodies, UN agencies, and international and local organizations. In 2025, the organization completed or initiated more than 10,000 development projects, benefiting approximately 3.7 million people at a total cost of QAR 265 million.
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Qatar Charity, QFFD launch humanitarian initiative for IDPs in Sudan’s Al-Fashir
Qatar Charity (QC) announced the establishment and operation of “Qatar Al-Khair Camp” to provide shelter, water, and food for internally displaced persons (IDPs) fleeing Al-Fashir to Al-Dabbah in Sudan’s Northern State. The camp, supported by Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD), will also deliver health and education services for three months. Mr. Othman Ahmed Othman, Acting Governor of Northern State, praised Qatar Charity’s swift and effective intervention, noting that its provision of food, shelter, and health assistance will help absorb the initial shock of displacement amid a massive influx of IDPs. He confirmed that local authorities have approved the establishment of a humanitarian camp for Qatar Charity to continue delivering essential food, shelter, and health aid. He also commended the State of Qatar—its government and people—describing Qatar Charity as a key partner in addressing disasters affecting the state. Meanwhile, Ms. Manal Makawi, Minister of Social Affairs for Northern State, said Qatari aid had been among the first to reach Sudanese communities in need, stressing its consistent leadership in emergency response. Mr. Tariq Mohy Al Din, Acting Country Director of Qatar Charity's Sudan office, said field teams had already begun preparations to implement the Qatar Al-Khair Camp initiative, which will include interventions in shelter, food security, non-food items, and access to safe drinking water. He added that urgent relief distributions - including food baskets, tents, floor mats, blankets, and family hygiene kits – are expected to begin immediately. Over the next three months, Qatar Charity's plan, supported by QFFD, will see the distribution of thousands of food baskets, daily meals, shelter kits, hygiene supplies, kitchen tools, mobile clinics, potable water, and the establishment of a temporary school. To ease the suffering of Al-Fashir IDPs, Qatar Charity urges donors to contribute to its “Sudan Relief” campaign via its website and mobile app, home collection service, call center (44290000), or through branches and authorized collectors in shopping malls.
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Qatar Charity Welcomes Dismissal of All U.S. Lawsuits and Calls for Protection of Humanitarian Action from Lawfare
Qatar Charity welcomes the dismissal of all lawsuits filed against it in the United States, reaffirming the organization’s integrity, transparency, and strict adherence to international humanitarian and financial standards. In recent years, several unfounded lawsuits were filed in U.S. courts against Qatar Charity, alleging that the organization supported extremist groups in Syria and Palestine. All cases have since been dismissed, including one that was withdrawn by the plaintiffs after it emerged that the evidence presented had been doctored. In that particular case, Qatar Charity has since initiated legal proceedings in the United States to identify those responsible for falsifying the evidence. The U.S. courts have authorized the start of a discovery process. Qatar Charity stated that these outcomes reflect its unwavering commitment to humanitarian neutrality and transparency, in line with its long-standing partnerships with the United Nations, international NGOs, and government institutions worldwide. “We welcome the court decisions and reaffirm our commitment to humanitarian principles and accountability,” said Yousef AlKuwari, Chief Executive Officer. “Our focus has always been on delivering life-saving aid to those in need, and ensuring that humanitarian action remains independent of political agendas.” Rising Concern Over “Lawfare” Against Aid Organizations With these cases now concluded, the organization expressed growing concern over the rise of “lawfare”: the use of legal mechanisms and lawsuits to restrict, stigmatize, or intimidate humanitarian organizations, particularly those working in Palestine and other politically sensitive contexts. Such tactics, Qatar Charity warned, divert resources, discourage partnerships, and impede the delivery of urgent humanitarian assistance to civilians. In the wake of the recent ceasefire in Gaza, this phenomenon threatens to slow the reconstruction and recovery process at a time when needs are greatest. “Humanitarian work must never be criminalized or politicized,” added Mr AlKuwari. “The international community [AA1] has a moral responsibility to protect aid organizations from targeted campaigns that weaponize the law against humanitarian assistance. The victims of such tactics are not institutions, but the millions of families awaiting aid and recovery.” Commitment to Accountability and Humanitarian Principles Qatar Charity operates under a robust system of governance, due diligence, and compliance, including financial audits, anti-terror financing safeguards, and partnership vetting aligned with international humanitarian standards. The organization continues to work closely with United Nations agencies, government donors, and international networks such as the CHS Alliance, the Start Network, and BOND to strengthen the collective accountability of the humanitarian sector. A Call for Neutrality in Aid Delivery As reconstruction efforts in Gaza and other crisis regions intensify, Qatar Charity calls upon international actors, regulators, and financial institutions to uphold humanitarian neutrality and depoliticize the flow of aid. Ensuring an enabling environment for NGOs to operate safely and independently is essential for effective humanitarian response and sustainable recovery. “Aid must reach people based on need alone,” concluded Mr AlKuwari. “The principles of humanity and impartiality must rise above politics, especially in times when lives depend on them”.
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