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During Global Refugee Forum Progress Review 2025, Qatar Charity pledges US$ 10 million to the Global Islamic Fund for Refugees

Qatar Charity (QC) announced a pledge of US$ 10 million to the Global Islamic Fund for Refugees (GIFR), reinforcing the vital role of faith-based philanthropy in advancing sustainable solutions for displaced communities. The pledge was announced by H.E Yousef bin Ahmed Al-Kuwari, Chief Executive Officer of Qatar Charity, during the Plenary Session of the Global Refugee Forum Progress Review 2025, held in Geneva, Switzerland. This pledge reaffirms Qatar Charity’s commitment to supporting UNHCR in delivering innovative, and sustainable financial support to displaced communities. With this contribution, Qatar Charity will officially join the UNHCR- Islamic Development Bank (IsDB)’s GIFR Steering Committee, the fund’s governance body responsible for reviewing and approving grant-funding allocations to projects and programs to be implemented across the IsDB member countries. On this occasion, Kelly Clements, UN Deputy High Commissioner for Refugees, lauded the partnership with Qatar Charity and said: “Qatar Charity’s generous pledge to the GIFR reflects the transformative impact of faith-based philanthropy in addressing humanitarian challenges. For more than a decade, Qatar Charity has been a strategic partner to UNHCR, demonstrating leadership in emergency response and advancing development solutions that help vulnerable communities build resilience and thrive. By joining the GIFR Steering Committee, Qatar Charity will play a pivotal role in ensuring urgently needed support reaches forcibly displaced individuals and host communities.” On his part, H.E Yousef bin Ahmed Al-Kuwari, stated: “Qatar Charity is honored to reaffirm our commitment to supporting displaced communities by pledging US$ 10 million to the Global Islamic Fund for Refugees. We look forward to working closely with UNHCR and our partners to advance innovative financing solutions and to ensure that our collective efforts make a meaningful difference in the lives of refugees and host communities.” Despite the growing humanitarian needs, UNHCR continues to face severe funding shortfalls. As of August 2025, only 38% of its US$ 10.8 billion global budget is funded, leaving millions without adequate assistance such as shelter, food, water, and other life-saving support. This recent pledge by Qatar Charity builds on the strategic dialogue held in Qatar in November 2025, outlining a roadmap for future collaboration. Since 2012, Qatar Charity has contributed over US$ 60 million, supporting more than 2.1 million refugees, internally displaced persons and returnees across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia.

17/12/2025

Qatar Charity Participates in the “Reimagining the Future of Children in Asia” Forum and Underscores the Role of Islamic Finance in Driving Sustainable Change
Qatar Charity participated in the “Reimagining the Future of Children in Asia” Forum, organized by Save the Children Asia in partnership with the Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC), and held from 3 to 5 December 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand. The forum brought together a wide range of senior leaders and experts in humanitarian and development work from across the globe. The forum served as a high-level international platform, convening representatives of humanitarian and development organizations, donor agencies, United Nations and diplomatic missions, international non-governmental organizations, research and academic institutions, as well as private-sector stakeholders. Discussions focused on strengthening strategic partnerships and identifying innovative, sustainable solutions to advance children’s rights and well-being in Asia, while promoting a shift from short-term emergency response to long-term, sustainable development impact. Qatar Charity’s participation took place within the framework of implementing the strategic Memorandum of Understanding signed with Save the Children, which aims to deepen international cooperation, advance shared humanitarian and development priorities, and strengthen a dynamic network of international and regional partners working in child protection and development. As part of the official forum program, Qatar Charity contributed through a panel discussion presented by Ms. Fatima Al-Muhannadi, Assistant Director of the Social Welfare Department, during a dedicated session entitled: “Catalysts for Change: The Role of Islamic Countries in Humanitarian and Development Action and Islamic Finance.” The session highlighted the expanding role of Islamic countries and institutions within the global humanitarian and development landscape. It showcased the potential of Islamic financing instruments including zakat, sadaqah, and waqf to support sustainable, child-focused programs, while emphasizing the importance of strategic partnerships and innovative financing mechanisms to facilitate the transition from emergency relief to long-term development outcomes. In addition, Qatar Charity participated in several closed thematic sessions held on the sidelines of the forum. These discussions addressed the humanitarian situations in Myanmar and Afghanistan, pathways to ensure safe and sustained humanitarian access, child protection in complex emergencies, and the continuity of education in protracted crises. The sessions also explored the role of innovation and data-driven approaches in enhancing the effectiveness, accountability, and impact of humanitarian interventions targeting children. Commenting on the occasion, Ms. Fatima Al-Muhannadi stated: “Qatar Charity’s participation in this forum reflects our firm conviction that protecting and empowering children requires genuine international partnerships and forward-looking approaches that extend beyond emergency response toward sustainable development solutions. We believe that Islamic finance represents a strategic enabler capable of delivering tangible and lasting impact in the lives of children, particularly in fragile and crisis-affected contexts.” She added: “At Qatar Charity, we remain committed to expanding collaboration with international partners, exchanging expertise, and harnessing innovation and data in the design of more effective and inclusive programs. Our goal is to ensure the protection of children, safeguard their right to education and a dignified life, and contribute to building a safer, more resilient, and sustainable future for children in Asia and beyond.” This participation reaffirms Qatar Charity’s leading role in humanitarian and development action and underscores its ongoing efforts to strengthen international partnerships and contribute meaningfully to the development of practical, sustainable solutions that address the evolving challenges facing children worldwide.
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Qatar Charity Marks 13 Years of Strategic Partnership with UNHCR as New Commissioner Dr. Barham Salih Is Nominated
Qatar Charity extends its warmest congratulations to Dr. Barham Salih, former President of the Republic of Iraq, on his nomination as the next United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. While his appointment remains subject to formal approval by the UN General Assembly, QC welcomes this important step and looks forward to supporting Dr. Salih’s vision of placing refugees at the center of global humanitarian action. QC also conveys its sincere appreciation to Mr. Filippo Grandi for his dedicated leadership as UN High Commissioner for Refugees since 2016. His tenure has been marked by unwavering commitment to refugee rights, strengthened global humanitarian coordination, and tireless advocacy for displaced communities. Global Displacement at a Record High The transition in UNHCR leadership comes at a time when more than 117 million people are forcibly displaced from their homes, both within their own countries and across borders, the highest number ever recorded. This reality underscores the urgency of collective action and the importance of strong partnerships in humanitarian response. Participation in the Global Refugee Forum Qatar Charity is honored to participate in the Global Refugee Forum (GRF), taking place on 15–17 December in Geneva. QC has been engaged in the Forum since its inaugural edition in 2019, underscoring its commitment to collective action and responsibility-sharing for displaced people. Over a Decade of Strategic Partnership with UNHCR Qatar Charity began its strategic partnership with UNHCR in 2012, a collaboration that has since supported and protected millions of refugees and internally displaced persons around the world. Through joint initiatives in countries such as Syria, Yemen, Bangladesh, Somalia, Sudan, and Afghanistan, QC and UNHCR have expanded access to shelter, food, healthcare, education, and essential protection services. Over the years, this partnership has helped strengthen resilience, restore dignity, and deliver life-saving assistance to some of the world’s most vulnerable populations. Speaking about this partnership and the incoming leadership, Mr. Yousuf Al Kuwari, the CEO of Qatar Charity said: “We warmly welcome Dr. Barham Salih’s nomination and support his vision to broaden funding sources and place refugees at the center of humanitarian action. Qatar Charity believes it can play a vital role in expanding resources and strengthening protection for displaced communities. We stand ready to work with UNHCR to advance this vision and look forward to making a dedicated pledge at the Global Refugee Forum in support of these efforts.” Looking Ahead As QC engages in this year’s Global Refugee Forum, it reaffirms its commitment to global humanitarian cooperation and to deepening its collaboration with UNHCR under incoming leadership. QC remains steadfast in its mission to uphold the rights, safety, and wellbeing of refugees wherever they may be. Qatar Charity Founded in 1984, and currently working in more than 70 countries, Qatar Charity is at the forefront of global response to emergencies, and on the foreground of development solutions that help vulnerable communities become more resilient and ultimately thrive and prosper. Held every four years, the Global Refugee Forum is the world’s largest international gathering on refugees. It brings together UN Member States and stakeholders to discuss and find solutions for the challenges faced by refugees and their host communities. The Global Refugee Forum Progress Review, the next high-level officials' meeting, will take place on 15-17 December 2025. This event will build on stocktaking efforts at the country, regional, and global levels, to maintain momentum and assess progress against the implementation of the pledges made at the Global Refugee Forum (GRF) towards the advancement of the Global Compact on Refugees (GCR) and outline next steps in the lead up to the GRF in 2027.
15/12/2025 More details  
Qatar Charity supports health and social institutions in Chad
Qatar Charity (QC) has delivered a significant consignment of medical equipment to Chad’s Ministry of Public Health, reinforcing efforts to improve healthcare and social services for the country’s most vulnerable communities. The aid, funded by generous donors in Qatar, includes 1,200 blood pressure monitors and 600 wheelchairs. The handover ceremony took place at the Pharmaceutical Procurement Center (Centrale Pharmaceutique d’Achat) in N’Djamena, attended by Dr. Abdelmajid Abdelrahim, Minister of Public Health; Ms. Zara Mahamat Issa, Minister of Social Welfare; Lt. Gen. Issakha Maloua Djamous, Minister of National Defense and Veterans; alongside representatives from the Qatari Embassy and Qatar Charity’s Chad office. This initiative underscores Qatar Charity’s commitment to strengthening Chad’s health institutions, fostering effective partnerships that drive human development, improve service quality, and support national efforts to build a modern, inclusive healthcare system for all. Dr. Abdelmajid Abdelrahim, Chad’s Minister of Public Health, expressed deep appreciation to Qatar Charity for its role in supporting the health sector and advancing humanitarian development. He noted that the medical equipment addresses urgent needs across several health and social institutions. He called the initiative a “valuable and symbolic step” that strengthens the health system and improves services nationwide. Mr. Abdoulhamid Mohamed, Country Director of Qatar Charity’s Chad office, expressed gratitude for the support provided by the Ministry of Public Health to facilitate the organization’s humanitarian and development efforts. He reaffirmed Qatar Charity’s commitment to maintaining close cooperation to achieve comprehensive development and improve healthcare quality, especially for the most vulnerable groups. The initiative underscores Qatar Charity’s drive to advance global development goals, notably Good Health and Well-being and Reduced Inequalities. By supplying essential medical equipment, it strengthens healthcare delivery, aids early disease detection, and empowers people with disabilities through tools that foster inclusion.
14/12/2025 More details  

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