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The Harvest of Generosity in Somalia During 2025

During the past year (2025), Qatar Charity successfully implemented a package of humanitarian interventions and high-quality development projects in the Federal Republic of Somalia, totaling 990 projects across seven key sectors. These projects benefited 528,233 people, at a total cost exceeding 122,560,732 Qatari Riyals. This comprehensive response combined addressing urgent humanitarian needs with supporting early recovery and enhancing resilience. The areas in which humanitarian interventions and development projects were implemented include: Food Security Qatar Charity implemented 233 projects in the areas of food supply and food security, benefiting 267,585 people, at a total cost of 7,412,886 Qatari Riyals. These interventions included providing in-kind food assistance and food vouchers, implementing Iftar and Udhiyah projects, and supporting refugees and internally displaced persons. Domestically, in addition to implementing food programs in partnership with the World Food Program (WFP), which contributed to improving temporary access to food and reducing food consumption gaps. Water and Sanitation In the water and sanitation sector, 76 projects were implemented, benefiting 49,900 people, at a total cost of QAR 3,389,050. The projects focused on drilling shallow and deep wells, establishing water purification plants, implementing solar-powered systems, and delivering potable water to displaced persons' communities, which contributed to reducing health risks and improving public health conditions. Health In the health sector, Qatar Charity implemented 24 health projects, benefiting 143,051 people, at a total cost of QAR 9,791,300. The interventions included building and equipping health facilities, performing general and specialized surgeries, treating critical cases, supporting blindness prevention programs, and providing medical equipment and supplies, which enhanced access to basic and specialized healthcare services. Shelter and Social Housing Interventions also included projects in the social housing and shelter sectors, with the implementation of 15 projects benefiting 34,370 people at a total cost of QAR 7,026,259. These projects focused on building housing units and an integrated village, providing tents for displaced families, and installing solar-powered lighting systems, contributing to improved living conditions and housing for the most vulnerable groups. Education and Culture Qatar Charity implemented 23 projects in the education and culture sector, benefiting 3,196 people at a total cost of QAR 3,362,072. Activities included building and renovating schools, equipping classrooms, and supporting educational and religious institutions, in addition to graduating 185 university students, thus enhancing capacity and improving the quality of educational services. Economic Empowerment The economic empowerment sector saw the implementation of 603 projects, benefiting 5,850 individuals, at a total cost of QAR 9,204,250. Interventions focused on supporting income-generating activities, providing small means of production, and equipping shops, contributing to improved family income, social cohesion, and reduced reliance on humanitarian aid. Social Welfare The social welfare sector (sponsorships and projects for sponsored individuals) constituted the largest component in terms of funding. Qatar Charity implemented 16 projects, benefiting 24,456 individuals, at a total cost of QAR 82,374,914. Interventions included disbursing cash assistance to sponsored individuals, implementing the Eid clothing project, and providing tools and supplies for people with disabilities, thus contributing to providing them with a dignified life and supporting their social integration. The total number of sponsors in Somalia is 23,613, with orphans topping the list at 20,861, and including 1,234 needy families, 755 students, in addition to sponsoring 581 teachers and 182 people with special needs.

06/01/2026

Over 1.5 million people benefit from Qatar Charity’s projects in Pakistan in 2025
With the generous support of benefactors in Qatar, Qatar Charity (QC) implemented around 1,773 projects across Pakistan in 2025, including Pakistan-administered Jammu & Kashmir, benefiting nearly 1,554,957 people. These projects covered various sectors such as water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), education, health, nutrition, food security and livelihoods, social housing, economic empowerment, as well as seasonal projects, and social care (sponsorships). Seasonal Projects Qatar Charity carried out 4 seasonal projects benefiting 48,580 people, which included distributing sacrificial meat to 17,430 individuals in Peshawar (KP) and in Punjab, Sindh, and Kashmir, along with dry food packages for 27,650 people and Eid gifts for 3,500 individuals in Muzaffarabad. Qatar Charity implemented 4 seasonal projects to reach 48,580 individuals by distributing meat during Eid Ul Azha to 17,430 people in district Peshawar-KP, and Punjab, KP, Sindh & Azad Jammu and Kashmir, distributing dry food packages to 27,650 (individuals) and gifts for orphans 3,500 (individuals) for Eid in Muzaffarabad. Water and Economic Empowerment Qatar Charity implemented 986 WASH projects, benefiting 243,857 people in Punjab, Sindh, KP, and Kashmir. These projects included drilling boreholes, installing solar-powered pumps, and constructing sanitation facilities and handwashing stations to provide safe water and reduce disease in vulnerable areas. Additionally, Qatar Charity implemented 361 income-generating projects benefiting 3,325 individuals, helping establish small businesses such as welding, carpentry, tailoring, beauty salons, bakeries, and grocery shops, and providing resources like sewing machines, rickshaws, and livestock (goats, poultry, and cows). Education and Health In the education sector, Qatar Charity implemented 24 projects in Punjab, Sindh, and KP, providing school supplies to nearly 1,750 children to support their learning and improve the educational environment. In health, Qatar Charity carried out 4 projects in Punjab, benefiting 6,085 people, which included providing medical equipment and treatment support for conditions such as cataracts. Sponsorships Through its “Rofaqa” initiative, Qatar Charity supported more than 11,986 vulnerable individuals, including 10,996 orphans, 360 needy families, 292 people with special needs, and 338 university students in KP and Kashmir. It also implemented 196 wedding support projects for orphaned girls. Development Projects Qatar Charity executed 181 development projects benefiting 16,702 people in Sindh, KP, and Punjab. These included building 45 mosques serving 15,750 worshippers and constructing 136 houses for vulnerable families, benefiting 952 individuals, to strengthen community infrastructure and promote safer, more sustainable communities. Partnership Projects In collaboration with UNICEF and the World Food Programme, Qatar Charity implemented 4 projects benefiting 1,150,500 people in Punjab and Balochistan. These projects focused on improving water and sanitation services for Afghan refugees, child nutrition, and access to health services, particularly for pregnant and lactating women and malnourished children. Qatar Charity also signed an agreement with Alkhidmat Foundation Pakistan (AKFP), in partnership with the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD), to provide essential health services through mobile clinics across 12 divisions, including AJK and Gilgit-Baltistan. The project aims to reach one million beneficiaries, delivering healthcare directly to their doorsteps.
05/01/2026 More details  
Qatar Charity supports over half a million people in Bangladesh in 2025
In 2025, Qatar Charity (QC), with the generous support of benefactors in Qatar, delivered impactful humanitarian and development assistance to 674,484 beneficiaries across Bangladesh. Through 2,171 implemented projects, the organization addressed critical needs in water and sanitation, education, housing, health, food security, orphan care, and humanitarian response—while maintaining a strong focus on supporting the Rohingya refugees. Under the water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) program, Qatar Charity implemented 1,879 projects, benefiting 94,000 people across Bangladesh. These interventions focused on improving access to safe drinking water through digging deep tube wells and filtering contaminated water. Through 188 mosque projects, benefiting 37,600 individuals, Qatar Charity strengthened religious, cultural, and social fabric of communities. These initiatives involved mosque construction, providing safe spaces for prayer, religious learning, and community gatherings. Qatar Charity implemented 25 education projects, including schools and Qur’an memorizing centers, reaching 5,100 beneficiaries. These projects aim to expand access to quality education for children and youth in disadvantaged communities. Under 34 housing projects, Qatar Charity provided safe and durable home to 432 individuals living in unsafe or inadequate housing conditions. These interventions enhanced family security, dignity, and long-term stability. Qatar Charity built five orphan care centers, benefiting 900 orphaned and vulnerable children. These centers provided comprehensive care, including accommodation and education, for child development. Through 21 health projects, Qatar Charity delivered specialized eye care services to 2,150 beneficiaries. These initiatives focused on the diagnosis, treatment, and surgical management of cataracts, helping to prevent avoidable blindness and restore vision. As part of two seasonal projects, Qatar Charity supported 42,630 beneficiaries through targeted food assistance. During Ramadan, food baskets were distributed to poor and vulnerable families, while the Qurbani project provided sacrificial meat to underprivileged households, orphans, and widows. Through two emergency response (relief) projects, Qatar Charity supported 22,750 people affected by floods. The response focused on the distribution of emergency food baskets and essential relief items, helping flood-affected families meet their immediate needs. Under the sponsorship program, Qatar Charity currently supports 1,846 orphaned and vulnerable children across Bangladesh. This long-term initiative ensures continuous access to education, nutrition, healthcare, shelter, and essential services, supporting children’s well-being and future self-reliance. Through 15 integrated projects covering relief, shelter, school feeding, and healthcare, Qatar Charity supported 467,076 Rohingya refugees living in Cox’s Bazar and Bhasan Char. Director General of the NGO Affairs Bureau, Md. Daud Miah, praised Qatar Charity’s role in Bangladesh’s development efforts, stating: “Qatar Charity has demonstrated exceptional dedication in supporting Bangladesh’s development and humanitarian priorities. We appreciate Qatar Charity’s continued partnership and its meaningful role in improving the lives of the vulnerable.” Country Director of Qatar Charity Bangladesh Office, Zakarya Ali Al Motair, stated: “Our projects in 2025 reflect Qatar Charity’s unwavering commitment to protecting dignity, improving lives, and strengthening the resilience of vulnerable communities across Bangladesh. We remain dedicated to working closely with government authorities, partners, and stakeholders to continue delivering meaningful humanitarian and development assistance.”
04/01/2026 More details  
Qatar Charity’s 2025 projects in Mauritania improved 100,000 lives
With the generous support of donors, Qatar Charity (QC) delivered significant humanitarian and development achievements in Mauritania throughout 2025. Its office in Nouakchott implemented 280 diverse projects across education and culture, economic empowerment, health, water and sanitation, social housing, and social care. These interventions benefited over 100,000 people nationwide, with a total cost of approximately QAR 37 million. In education and culture, Qatar Charity built 25 mosques, two schools, and supported two educational centers, reaching 25,000 beneficiaries. Under food security, the organization distributed 60 dairy cattle and sheep, established a grain bank, and carried out relief campaigns, benefiting 300 people. For economic empowerment, 200 income-generating projects were implemented to support vulnerable families, benefiting 1,000 individuals. Social care included orphan sponsorships, assistance for low-income families, persons with disabilities, students, and teachers, alongside seasonal initiatives such as Iftar meals, Eid clothing, sacrificial meat, and Ramadan food baskets, reaching 25,000 people. In social housing, new housing units were built for 56 beneficiaries. In health, Qatar Charity supported Al-Amal Hospital, provided a mobile clinic for early breast cancer detection, and established two health centers, serving 15,000 people. For water and sanitation, three artesian wells were drilled, benefiting 1,500 people, and two multi-service centers were set up, reaching 5,000 beneficiaries. Qatar Charity further strengthened its impact in Mauritania by forging strategic partnerships with three key government ministries. The agreements were signed with the Ministry of Vocational Training, Handicrafts and Trades, the Ministry of Social Action, Childhood and the Family, and the Ministry of Islamic Affairs and Original Education. These collaborative agreements enhanced coordination with national stakeholders, bolstered sustainable development efforts, and significantly broadened the community outreach of Qatar Charity’s programmes.
01/01/2026 More details  

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