1/19/2026
Amid the worsening humanitarian crisis faced by thousands of Sudanese refugees fleeing armed conflict, Qatar Charity (QC), with the generous support of donors, announced the provision of humanitarian assistance to Iriba Camp in the Wadi Fira region of eastern Chad at the beginning of 2026.
The intervention responds to growing priority needs in food security and emergency shelter. The assistance included the distribution and installation of 600 tents, along with 600 food baskets, benefiting a total of 1,200 refugee families—approximately 8,400 individuals.
This initiative forms part of efforts to strengthen the emergency humanitarian response through projects aimed at improving living conditions for the most vulnerable groups, particularly newly arrived refugees at the camp.
The food baskets were distributed in coordination with the National Commission for the Reception and Reintegration of Refugees in Chad (CNARR) to help alleviate food insecurity. Each basket contained essential food items sufficient for a full month, benefiting 600 refugee families, or 4,200 individuals.
On the shelter front, 600 emergency tents were distributed and installed in accordance with international humanitarian standards, with each tent measuring 4 × 5 meters.
The shelter project was implemented in partnership with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), which provided technical support and oversaw planning and quality control of materials, including the establishment of sanitation facilities at the camp in line with SPHERE standards. CNARR facilitated land access and necessary authorizations, while the Iriba Municipality contributed by supporting field operations and coordinating local efforts.
Mr. Idriss Mahamat Ali Abdallah Nassour, Permanent Secretary of CNARR, expressed his appreciation for Qatar Charity’s humanitarian response, commending its commitment to addressing the growing needs of refugees while adhering to international standards. He emphasized the importance of sustaining such support amid the continued influx of refugees.
For his part, Mr. Issakha Mahamat Tebir, Mayor of Iriba, stated that these interventions have helped ease the suffering of refugees and contributed to enhancing stability. He also praised the quality of assistance delivered and the strong spirit of partnership demonstrated throughout the implementation process.
From inside the camp, Sudanese refugee Mawadda expressed her gratitude for the tent provided, saying it has restored a sense of safety and protection for her family after a long period of hardship.