7/6/2026
As part of its ongoing humanitarian and development efforts, Qatar Charity (QC), through its Burkina Faso Branch, implemented a series of projects and activities, benefiting nearly 2,000 vulnerable people across several regions of the country.
The initiatives included the implementation of 28 development projects, alongside participation in key national activities, highlighting the vital role played by Qatar Charity in supporting sustainable development efforts and strengthening cooperation with government institutions and development partners.
Official and Community Participation
The inauguration ceremonies were attended by senior government representatives, mayors, officials from relevant ministries, community leaders, and other local stakeholders, reflecting the significance of the projects and the confidence placed in Qatar Charity’s work by local communities and authorities.
Multi-Sector Projects
The projects included the inauguration of four mosques in several areas. Each mosque comprises a 70-square-meter prayer hall, four sanitation units, and ablution facilities, providing suitable spaces for worship and serving the needs of local communities.
Qatar Charity also inaugurated two Quran Memorization Centers in two different areas. Each center covers an area of 306 square meters and consists of classrooms, a boarding facility, a dining hall, a kitchen, and other integrated service facilities, helping enhance educational opportunities for younger generations.
In the water sector, the organization inaugurated two 30-meter-deep shallow wells in in various locations, improving access to clean water and reducing the burden on residents.
As part of its economic empowerment efforts, Qatar Charity handed over 20 shops to low-income families, enabling beneficiaries to establish sustainable sources of income and improve their living conditions.
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Qatar Charity also took part in a forum organized by the Ministry of Health to develop the National Eye Health Strategic Plan (2026–2030). The participation helped strengthen coordination among stakeholders and support efforts to expand access to sight-restoring surgeries for people affected by eye diseases and visual impairments.
Qatar Charity’s Burkina Faso Branch participated in the Ministry of Agriculture's meeting for coordinating humanitarian food security interventions, ensuring unified efforts and an effective response to the needs of vulnerable households.
Tangible Impact
The beneficiaries expressed great satisfaction with the tangible improvements achieved in their lives, emphasizing that these projects contributed to meeting basic needs, enhancing educational opportunities, and promoting Islamic values.
These initiatives align closely with Burkina Faso's National Sustainable Development Strategy, focusing on education, water, and sanitation. Local officials lauded the efforts and their positive impact, stressing the need for ongoing cooperation to drive comprehensive, long-term development.