1/25/2026
With the support of generous sponsors, Qatar Charity enabled 20 outstanding orphans under its care in Burkina Faso to perform Umrah, as part of the comprehensive care programs delivered through its “Rofaqa” initiative.
This journey is an extension of a series of Umrah trips previously organized by the initiative in other countries, aimed at instilling spiritual values and motivating orphans.
New Knowledge
Dr. Mohammed Ali, Director of Qatar Charity's office in Burkina Faso, emphasized that this trip represents an important and unique opportunity for the orphans, aimed at developing their faith and providing them with new knowledge. He noted that Qatar Charity is committed to ensuring that these activities are an integral part of its comprehensive care programs for its sponsored orphans, enhancing their self-confidence and developing their capabilities.
He said, "Through these trips, we aim to strengthen the spiritual well‑being of orphans, instill hope in their hearts, and alleviate some of the feelings associated with orphanhood, in addition to broadening their horizons by introducing them to places of great religious and historical value."
Overwhelming Joy
The participants expressed their overwhelming happiness with this experience. Sponsored orphan Abdul Karim Wedraogo (15 years old) said that this trip was a lifelong dream that had become a reality thanks to the Rofaqa initiative. He said: “I will never forget this blessing as long as I live." Orphan Al-Hassan Sawadogo (13 years old) also expressed his surprise at being chosen to participate, saying, "I never expected to visit the Two Holy Mosques at such a young age. I learned so much on this journey, and I carry with me memories and emotions I will never forget."
The 10-day trip included performing Umrah, visiting the Grand Mosque in Mecca, the Prophet's Mosque in Medina, and the Rawdah Al-Sharifah, and touring historical sites such as Mount Uhud, Jabal al‑Nour, the Cave of Hira, the Al-Baqi' Cemetery, Arafat, Muzdalifah, and Al-Mash'ar Al-Haram, as well as historical mosques like Quba Mosque and the Qiblatain Mosque. It also included educational and cultural activities such as Quran recitation and dhikr (remembrance) sessions, educational competitions, and recreational activities.
Other Programs
The "Rofaqa" initiative is committed to providing specialized programs for the orphans it sponsors worldwide, including the "Furqan" project, which targets sponsored orphans, particularly those in non-Arabic speaking countries. This project focuses on teaching them Arabic and improving their language skills to enhance their understanding of the Quran and learn the correct way to recite and memorize it. The Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed bin Thani Holy Quran Competition, organized by the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs, in cooperation with Qatar Charity, announced the launch of a new branch of the competition called “Rofaqa”, dedicated to orphans sponsored by Qatar Charity worldwide. This competition aims to encourage sponsored orphans to compete in memorizing the Holy Quran and to strengthen their capacity to reflect on its meanings, fostering a deeper behavioral and emotional connection to its teachings.