11/6/2025
Qatar Charity (QC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Doha, Qatar, on the sidelines of the Second World Summit for Social Development, being held from 4 to 6 November 2025. The agreement aims to enhance humanitarian and development cooperation and to provide health support to vulnerable populations affected by crises and disasters around the world.
The MoU was signed by Mr. Yousuf bin Ahmed Al-Kuwari, CEO of Qatar Charity, and Dr. Rayana Ahmad Bou Haka, WHO Representative and Head of Office in Doha.
The agreement seeks to establish a strategic partnership between the two parties through an institutional cooperation framework that enhances integration between technical and operational capabilities. It outlines close cooperation in several key areas, including rapid response to health emergencies, delivery of humanitarian assistance in health, nutrition, water, and sanitation, and the protection of vulnerable groups through integrated health and social care programs. It also emphasizes the importance of embedding protection principles in humanitarian and development initiatives.
Furthermore, the MoU highlights joint efforts in capacity building for institutions and communities, as well as knowledge exchange and experience-sharing to amplify the voices of affected populations and advocate for inclusive health policies.
On this occasion, Mr. Yousuf bin Ahmed Al-Kuwari, CEO of Qatar Charity, stated:
“The signing of this MoU with WHO marks a significant strategic step in strengthening our joint humanitarian and health efforts. It will help expand our positive impact on the most vulnerable populations, especially those affected by crises and health emergencies across the region and globally. We are committed to developing innovative programs and delivering sustainable solutions in collaboration with our international partners to uphold human dignity and achieve sustainable health development in the most underserved communities.”
Dr. Rayana Ahmad Bou Haka, WHO Representative in Qatar, reflected on the signing: “This MoU is linked to the Strategic Dialogue held between Qatar and WHO in May 2025 in Geneva on the margins of the 78th Session of the World Health Assembly, and builds on the commitments made in the Country Cooperation Strategy to strengthen partnerships and expand the scope of joint activities and initiatives with stakeholders such as Qatar Charity, both at the country level and beyond.”
This MoU strengthens joint efforts to improve access to essential health services, enhance emergency response, and support long-term health system development in priority countries.
It builds on the growing strategic dialogue between WHO and the State of Qatar, reflecting our shared commitment to advancing health and humanitarian outcomes for the most vulnerable. Qatar has emerged as a key global partner in driving collective action for health, from strengthening emergency preparedness and response to promoting equity and resilience in fragile and conflict-affected settings. Through this partnership with Qatar Charity, WHO looks forward to translating our common vision into concrete results that improve lives and safeguard health for all.