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Qatar Charity Distributes Food Baskets to Vulnerable Families in Chad

As part of its humanitarian efforts, Qatar Charity (QC) has distributed integrated food baskets to affected families in Chad, responding to the country’s worsening food security situation. The intervention targeted the most vulnerable households in areas surrounding the capital, N’Djamena, reaching nearly 14,000 beneficiaries through the distribution of 2,000 complete food baskets, with support from donors in Qatar. Alarming Situation The initiative comes amid growing food insecurity in Chad, one of the Sahel countries most affected by overlapping crises. According to World Food Programme (WFP) estimates, millions of people across the country are experiencing varying levels of food insecurity. The 2025 Global Hunger Index classifies Chad’s hunger level as 'Serious,' while data from the Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET) indicates that between 1.5 and 2 million people will require emergency food assistance during the peak of the lean season (June–September). This period is characterized by the depletion of household stocks and a sharp rise in food prices. Droughts and Floods The situation is driven by repeated droughts and floods, weak agricultural production, high poverty rates, and the impacts of displacement and refugee inflows. Health indicators also show that more than 30 percent of children under the age of five suffer from stunting caused by chronic malnutrition. This reflects a structural challenge that extends beyond the scope of immediate emergency response. The project targeted four key areas on the outskirts of N'Djamena where a total of 500 food baskets were distributed at each site, ensuring balanced geographic coverage for the most vulnerable groups. Each basket contained essential food items sufficient to meet families’ basic needs for several weeks. Smooth Implementation The project was implemented in coordination with the Ministry of Social Action, Solidarity and Humanitarian Affairs, represented by the Department of Social Solidarity and its field branches. This collaboration contributed to accurate targeting and smooth implementation. Officials from the ministry and local authorities welcomed the initiative, praising the quality of execution and the effective reach to vulnerable and remote communities. From the field, beneficiaries expressed their appreciation for the assistance. Fatima, a beneficiary, said the support would help her family meet their basic needs. Adam Ali, a person with disabilities, said the food basket would provide him with essential supplies for several weeks. Khadija Mohamed Ibrahim, a student, said the assistance would enable her family to continue supporting her education.

29/04/2026

Qatar Charity Distributes a New Relief Package for Displaced People from El Fasher and Darfur
Qatar Charity carried out a new relief intervention for displaced people from El Fasher and Greater Darfur in Khartoum State. Qatar Charity field teams in Omdurman distributed food baskets, shelter assistance and non-food items to hundreds of families. Wada’a Al-Amin, representative of the Voluntary and Humanitarian Work Commission in Khartoum State, said that Qatar Charity provided generous support to displaced people from El Fasher who arrived in Khartoum State due to the war. He noted that the support covered around 400 displaced families from El Fasher, under the supervision of the Commission to ensure assistance reaches those who are eligible. Several displaced people from El Fasher expressed their deep appreciation to Qatar Charity and to benefactors from the State of Qatar for their continued giving, which has helped ease the severity of the humanitarian crisis. Assistance was distributed to the displaced from El Fasher, followed by the distribution of food baskets, blankets, hygiene kits and essential medicines to displaced people who arrived in Khartoum State and needed humanitarian support. A representative of the Darfur Displaced Committee in Khartoum State, Al-Wafid Al-Sirr, said they thank Qatar Charity for providing humanitarian assistance to families displaced from the different Darfur states. He explained that more than 22,000 displaced people from Darfur have been registered in Khartoum and need further humanitarian aid until the ordeal is overcome. He also expressed hope that the causes of displacement will cease and that all displaced people will return to their areas once again. Tariq Mohi Al-Din, Acting Director of the Sudan Office, revealed that 470 food baskets containing essential staple items were distributed, along with 1,000 blankets, 500 personal hygiene kits, and considerable quantities of essential medicines. He explained that during the current month Qatar Charity implemented a major project that included four humanitarian convoys for displaced people from El Fasher in the Al-Dabbah area, covering food, livelihoods, health, and dignified shelter. Implementation of high-impact humanitarian projects will continue in several states in the coming period.
28/04/2026 More details  
Laying of the Foundation Stone for the Gaziantep Social Center Project
In the presence of H.E. M.Faisal bin Abdullah Al Hanzab, Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Republic of Türkiye; Mr. Kemal Çeber, Governor of Gaziantep; and Mr. Nawaf Al Hammadi, Executive Vice President for Programs and Communication at Qatar Charity, Qatar Charity held a foundation-stone ceremony to launch the Gaziantep Social Center project, in partnership with the Ministry of Family and Social Services of the Republic of Türkiye. The project will establish an integrated center serving orphans and their mothers, providing a safe, stable residential and social environment and improving beneficiaries’ quality of life. It includes residential units of varying sizes to accommodate 45 families, fully equipped with essential facilities, along with service and recreational amenities such as a dining hall, spaces for social activities, playgrounds and children’s areas, outdoor green spaces, and parking. The project spans approximately 9,975 square meters, with a built-up area of 3,375 square meters. Completion is expected within one year, at an estimated total cost of around QAR 10 million. The initiative reflects Qatar Charity’s ongoing efforts to strengthen social stability and support orphans and their families through sustainable development projects that help improve living standards and secure the essentials of a dignified life. On the occasion, H.E. Ambassador Faisal bin Abdullah Al Hanzab said: “The foundation-stone ceremony for the Gaziantep Social Center reflects the depth of the strong fraternal ties between the State of Qatar and Türkiye. Qatar remains committed to supporting development and humanitarian projects that meet the needs of the most vulnerable groups especially orphans—ensuring them a dignified life and a safe future in a stable environment.” Governor of Gaziantep Mr. Kemal Çeber praised the close cooperation with Qatar Charity and the Ministry of Family and Social Services of the Republic of Türkiye, noting that the social center will be a significant addition to the province’s humanitarian services. He said the project offers an integrated model of social care by providing housing as well as recreational and educational services for orphans and their families and affirmed that all efforts will be mobilized to complete the project within the planned timeframe. Mr. Nawaf Al Hammadi said the new social center aims to create a lasting impact for 45 families of orphans by providing a comprehensive residential and social environment that goes beyond traditional shelter. He added that the project covering nearly 10,000 square meters was designed as a vibrant community with service and recreational facilities and green spaces, helping promote beneficiaries’ psychological and social stability. Mrs. Fatma Şahin, Mayor of Gaziantep Municipality, expressed appreciation for the initiative, saying the city welcomes projects that strengthen social solidarity. She added that the social center will play a pivotal role in supporting orphans and their mothers by providing the essentials of a dignified life and noted that the partnership reflects a shared humanitarian commitment to supporting vulnerable groups and developing communities.
27/04/2026 More details  
Qatar Charity delivers relief to families hit by severe drought in Somalia
Backed by generous donor support and as part of its ongoing humanitarian response to Somalia’s worsening drought, Qatar Charity has delivered food parcels to 2,840 of the hardest-hit families in northeastern Somalia reaching more than 17,000 people. The assistance is intended to help save lives, meet essential needs, and reduce the risk of malnutrition among the most vulnerable groups. Distribution areas Distributions covered communities severely affected by successive drought spells, including Las Anod district and four surrounding villages, as well as Taleh, Hudun, and Buuhoodle. Priority was given to the most vulnerable families especially children, older people, and pregnant women. Food security crisis The assistance comes as Somalia faces a severe drought that has devastated livelihoods particularly among pastoral and farming communities further deepening the country’s food security crisis. International estimates released in April 2026 indicate that 6.0 to 6.99 million people representing 46% to 54% of the population require immediate humanitarian assistance to meet basic survival needs. The parcels include essential staple foods to help meet families’ daily nutritional needs at a time of rapidly deteriorating livelihoods and rising food insecurity. Each parcel provides enough supplies to support a beneficiary family for one month. Coordination and partnership Distributions were carried out in coordination with local authorities and drought-response committees in the targeted areas to ensure assistance reached eligible beneficiaries efficiently and transparently, while strengthening the impact of humanitarian efforts on the ground. Mr. Mohamed Deeri Fareh, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management in northern State, praised Qatar Charity’s efforts, saying: “We value the work carried out by Qatar Charity, and we extend our sincere thanks and appreciation to the people of Qatar for their generous and continued support to their brothers and sisters in Somalia. These interventions help save lives and ease the suffering of communities under these difficult circumstances.” Emergency response Mr. Osman Hussein Darod, Governor of Sool Region, said: “Delivering these projects in the most affected areas reflects a needs-based response to local communities. We highly appreciate the humanitarian support of generous donors in Qatar, which helps ease hardship and directly strengthens resilience and livelihood stability.” Mr. Abdul Fattah Adam Moalim, Director of Qatar Charity’s office in Somalia, said: “This project is part of the emergency response plan Qatar Charity is implementing in Somalia. We reaffirm our commitment to continue providing humanitarian assistance to people in need, in cooperation with our local and international partners.”
26/04/2026 More details  

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