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Qatar Charity Participates in the Doha Forum 2025

Qatar Charity is participating in the Doha Forum 2025, held from December 6 to 8, through attending side events, taking part in specialized discussions, engaging in direct communications, and organizing meetings with international partners and humanitarian institutions. Its participation also includes an exhibition booth, in addition to signing several important regional and international agreements on the sidelines of the forum. Exhibition Booth Through its exhibition booth, Qatar Charity gives visitors the opportunity to learn about its projects and initiatives in the fields of relief and sustainable development. The booth provides an interactive space to present achievements and distribute informational materials, using an innovative design that reflects the organization’s identity, mission, and humanitarian message. This participation also aligns with Qatar Charity’s commitment to strengthening shared humanitarian responsibility and reaffirming its leading international role in humanitarian, developmental, and social interventions, especially in the areas of food security, support for education and health, and community empowerment through qualitative initiatives and strategic partnerships with leading global entities. Meetings and Agreements As part of the Doha Forum 2025, Qatar Charity is holding a series of bilateral meetings with several prominent international actors. It is also signing several cooperation agreements and memorandum of understanding with major international and UN-affiliated organizations and humanitarian actors, including: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), World Health Organization (WHO), International Medical Corps (IMC), Mercy Malaysia, Union of Medical Care and Relief Organizations – Canada (UOSSM-Canada), We World, and Qatar Fund for Development.

07/12/2025

Qatar Charity launches emergency food security project in Yemen
In a bid to stave off famine and save lives, Qatar Charity (QC) has launched an emergency food security project in Yemen, backed by generous donors from Qatar. The initiative aims to rescue thousands of vulnerable families amid what is described as the world’s worst humanitarian crisis. The project kicked off in Taiz Governorate, targeting 1,780 families, and will soon expand to Al Hudaydah Governorate with a similar number, bringing the total beneficiaries to 3,560 families—around 25,000 people. Under the project, each family will receive three food baskets sufficient for four and a half months, containing essential staples such as wheat, rice, sugar, oil, and legumes. The distribution is being carried out in coordination with the Food Security Cluster and local authorities to ensure aid reaches the most vulnerable, including internally displaced persons (IDPs) and fragile communities. This intervention comes at a critical juncture as many international organizations have withdrawn and relief programs have ground to a halt, heightening famine risks across several Yemeni governorates. Yemen has endured over a decade of conflict that shattered infrastructure, wiped out livelihoods, and was compounded by climate disasters devastating agriculture—pushing millions to the brink of famine. In a joint statement issued last October, more than 30 international and local organizations warned that Yemen faces the world’s third-largest food crisis, with half the population struggling with hunger and half of all children under five suffering from chronic malnutrition. The statement projected that by early next year, over 18 million people will experience acute food insecurity, including 41,000 at risk of famine. Beneficiaries expressed profound relief. Hammoud Saeed Masad, a displaced father from Taiz, said: 'I fled with my family because of the war. Despite my age and illness, I work for a meager wage to feed my children. Sometimes we sleep without dinner. This aid is life-saving. Thank you to the generous people of Qatar.' Samia Ahmed, shared: 'I often go to bed without food. This basket brought me immense joy, and I will pray with all my heart for the generous donors.'
04/12/2025 More details  
Qatar Charity distributes aid to refugees and IDPs in Mali
Qatar Charity has distributed food assistance and hygiene kits to refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Mali, in coordination with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and in collaboration with the National Commission for Refugees. The initiative included the distribution of 450 food baskets and hygiene supplies, benefiting 320 refugee families and 130 IDP families in the Baganda camp on the outskirts of Bamako. The effort aims to alleviate hardship and improve living conditions for vulnerable communities. The distribution was carried out in the presence of HE Hamad bin Muazzi Al-Shammari, acting Chargé d’Affaires at the Embassy of Qatar in Mali, Mr. Pierre Camara, UNHCR’s Representative in Mali, and Mr. Said Zoulgami, country director of Qatar Charity’s Mali branch. In his remarks, Mr. Al-Shammari emphasized that this initiative reflects Qatar’s commitment to supporting humanitarian efforts and easing the suffering of those most in need, noting that Qatar will continue to provide assistance to promote stability in the region. For his part, Mr. Kamara expressed appreciation for the fruitful cooperation between UNHCR and its partners, praising Qatar’s positive role in supporting refugees and displaced persons. Mr. Zoulgami affirmed that Qatar Charity will continue implementing impactful projects in Mali to improve living conditions for beneficiaries. Beneficiaries expressed their gratitude to the benefactor of Qatar and Qatar Charity for providing relief and reducing hardship, stressing that this initiative helped meet their essential needs amid challenging circumstances. It is worth noting that Qatar Charity signed a strategic co-operation protocol with UNHCR last month in Bamako, Mali, to bolster humanitarian response and provide vital support to refugees, IDPs, and host communities across the country. This milestone agreement builds on a longstanding partnership between the two organizations and spans key sectors, including protection, education, water and sanitation, livelihoods, housing, and social cohesion.
03/12/2025 More details  
Qatar Charity implements water projects for rural and displaced communities in Somalia
With the support of the people of Qatar, Qatar Charity has implemented water projects that include drilling 73 surface wells across several Somali regions, as part of its ongoing efforts to support drought-affected communities, improve their living conditions, and enhance their access to safe drinking water. It is expected that more than 36,500 people from rural areas and displaced communities in highly vulnerable regions will benefit from this project. 73 New Wells The 73 wells were spread across four Somali regions: Hiran received the largest share with 28 wells, followed by Bay with 15, Bakool with 20, and Gedo with 10. This distribution reflects the severity of water scarcity in these communities and the urgent need to strengthen essential services for the most vulnerable populations. In a statement on this occasion, Mr Abdul Fattah Adam moallim, Director of Qatar Charity’s Somalia Office, explained that these projects fall within Qatar Charity’s humanitarian and development priorities. He extended his sincere thanks and appreciation to the people of Qatar and its generous donors for their continuous support, enabling the implementation of such vital projects, which play a fundamental role in improving public health and boosting social and economic stability. He added that Qatar Charity will continue supporting the Somali people through programs that enhance community resilience in the face of humanitarian challenges. Several local officials expressed their gratitude for this vital intervention. Mr. Abd Al-Wahid Omar norio, Director of Social Affairs in Hiran region, said the area is in dire need of such projects due to widespread damage caused by drought and weak water services. Mr. Ali Wardhere Dooyow, Governor of Bay region, praised Qatar Charity’s efforts, stressing that providing water will significantly alleviate the daily burden on thousands of families who previously had to travel long distances to obtain potable water. Meanwhile, ‏Mr. Mohamed Moalim Yusuf, District Commissioner of Wajid, stated that bringing water to the villages will reduce water-borne diseases and help stabilize families in their communities instead of forcing them to migrate to other regions. It is worth noting that Qatar Charity implemented 78 water projects during 2024, benefiting more than 140,000 people. This demonstrates its ongoing commitment to supporting drought-affected communities and promoting sustainable development in the country’s most vulnerable regions.
02/12/2025 More details  

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