12/16/2025
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.