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Qatar Charity lays foundation for rehabilitation village in Nouakchott

Qatar Charity (QC) has laid the foundation stone for a rehabilitation and training village for children with disabilities in Nouakchott, Mauritania, with support from donors in Qatar. In cooperation with Mauritania’s Ministry of Social Action, Childhood and Family, the project aims to help children access education and care, develop their abilities and participate more fully in community life. The ceremony was attended by the ministry’s secretary-general, Hamoudi Cheikhna Ali; Qatar’s Ambassador to Mauritania, Shaheen bin Ali Al Kaabi; the governor of Nouakchott North, Naji Ould Khatri; and the mayor of Dar Naim, Amm Ould El Qotb Ould Amm. Qatar Charity was represented by Ibrahim Abdulrahman Al-Janahi, Director of Development Operations, and Omer Abdelaziz Mohamed, Country Director of Qatar Charity’s Mauritania Branch. Welcoming guests, the mayor thanked Qatar’s government and people for their generous support and continued assistance to Mauritania. The director of Mauritania’s center for children with disabilities said the facility had long been an aspiration for those involved in the children’s education and care. Most of the center’s branches operate from rented premises, he explained, and this village would bring them together in one location. Ibrahim Abdulrahman Al-Janahi said Qatar Charity viewed investment in people as the most valuable and sustainable form of investment. Its initiatives seek to improve lives while supporting national efforts towards inclusive and sustainable development. He said the project was the result of a productive partnership between Qatar Charity and the ministry, reflecting their shared commitment to providing specialized services, protecting the rights of people with disabilities and supporting their inclusion in society. Omer Abdelaziz Mohamed described the village as a beacon of hope for children and their families. It would bring rehabilitation, education, training and care together in a supportive environment. He expressed hope that it would become a model for community inclusion and make a lasting difference to children’s lives. Ambassador Shaheen bin Ali Al Kaabi said the project reflected the close ties between Qatar and Mauritania. He thanked the ministry and praised Qatar Charity’s work to address local needs and improve quality of life. Speaking on behalf of Minister Savia Mint N’Tahah, the ministry’s secretary-general Hamoudi Cheikhna Ali said the project demonstrated a commitment to children’s welfare, disability rights and equal opportunities. He added that it marked another step in cooperation with Qatar Charity to strengthen social protection and support vulnerable communities.

29/10/2026

Qatar Charity Distributes Food Baskets to Conflict-Affected Families in Sudan
With the generous and sustained support of benefactors in Qatar, Qatar Charity’s field teams have completed the distribution of food baskets to thousands of people from the most severely affected families in Khartoum, Sudan’s capital. The humanitarian assistance was met with widespread appreciation from humanitarian authorities and local communities. Over a three-month period, 8,718 food baskets were distributed to approximately 52,308 beneficiaries across Umbada, East Nile, Al-Jereif, Al-Kalakla and Jabra. The assistance aimed to ease the humanitarian crisis and strengthen the resilience of affected families. Mona Abdullah Al-Faki, Director of the General Department of Social Development in Khartoum Locality, said Qatar Charity’s provision of food supplies had a profound impact, bringing joy to residents. Humanitarian authorities in Khartoum State, along with vulnerable families and other highly at-risk groups, expressed their appreciation for the support provided by benefactors through essential food supplies. They noted that the assistance had helped alleviate the economic hardship facing affected families. Rasha Mohammed Al-Hassan, a representative of Jebel Aulia Locality in Khartoum State, said Qatar Charity had carried out extensive humanitarian work in Jebel Aulia and other localities, including the delivery of 1,100 food baskets to the locality. She thanked benefactors in Qatar for supporting people in need in Khartoum, which has seen a significant voluntary return of residents who had been displaced by the war. Omar Mohammed Al-Mahdi, a beneficiary from the Jabra Administrative Unit in Khartoum Locality, said the substantial food basket distributed by Qatar Charity’s field teams through its Sudan office met families’ needs and provided vital support amid the country’s difficult living conditions. Since the outbreak of the war in Sudan, Qatar Charity’s field teams have continued to deliver a range of humanitarian interventions in the health and food-security sectors for affected families and displaced people across several Sudanese states, with the generous support of benefactors in Qatar.
28/10/2026 More details  
Qatar Embassy in Mauritania honors medical teams involved in Qatar Charity campaigns
Qatar’s Ambassador to Mauritania, H.E. Shaheen bin Ali Al Kaabi, hosted a ceremony honoring doctors and healthcare professionals who took part in Qatar Charity’s medical campaigns in the country, recognizing their efforts to provide specialized care for children. Attendees included Cheikh Baye Ould M’Khaitrate, Acting Secretary-General of Mauritania’s Ministry of Health; Ibrahim Abdulrahman Al-Janahi, Director of Development Operations at Qatar Charity; Ahmed Ould Ebe, Director-General of the National Cardiology Center; Omer Abdelaziz Mohamed, Country Director of Qatar Charity’s Mauritania Branch; and Mohamed Ould Sidi Ahmed, Acting Director-General of the Specialties Hospital. Changing children’s lives The ambassador thanked Qatar Charity and donors in Qatar for supporting the initiatives. He praised the results of the campaigns to treat children with heart defects and provide cochlear implants, highlighting their impact on children and their families. He also commended Mauritania’s Ministry of Health for its cooperation and support, and thanked the National Cardiology Center and the Specialties Hospital for helping ensure the campaigns’ success. He praised the medical teams, consultants and healthcare staff for their dedication and humanitarian efforts. Investing in healthier futures Ibrahim Al-Janahi said the ceremony recognized exceptional efforts whose impact went beyond medical treatment. The campaigns had given some children the opportunity to hear the voices of loved ones and friends, while giving others the chance to lead healthier, safer lives. He said Qatar Charity views investment in health as an investment in the future of communities. He reaffirmed its commitment to working with partners in Mauritania to deliver further specialized healthcare initiatives and reach those most in need. Outlining the results, Omer Abdelaziz Mohamed said the heart defect treatment campaign provided care for 43 children, while 12 children benefited from the cochlear implant campaign. He said these outcomes were made possible through cooperation with the Ministry of Health, healthcare institutions and specialist medical teams in Mauritania. Strengthening partnerships Cheikh Baye Ould M’Khaitrate said the campaigns’ success demonstrated the importance of cooperation in providing specialized treatment for children and easing the suffering of children and their families. He said the campaigns also helped local healthcare professionals exchange expertise, develop their skills and learn about new medical techniques. He called for stronger cooperation and an expansion of the initiative.
27/10/2026 More details  
Qatar Charity Expands Access to the Holy Quran for Blind People in Kosovo and Albania
Qatar Charity (QC) has distributed 250 copies of the “Baseera Mushaf”—a Braille edition of the Holy Quran to people with visual disabilities in Kosovo and Albania, helping them read, listen to, and memorize the Quran more independently. The initiative delivered 160 copies in Kosovo and allocated a further 90 to Albania, in coordination with Islamic authorities and relevant local organizations in both countries. Launched in 2014, the ongoing initiative reflects Qatar Charity’s commitment to serving the Holy Quran and making it accessible, in different languages, to blind people in underserved communities worldwide. Kosovo In Kosovo, Qatar Charity’s country office worked with the Islamic Community of Kosovo to identify potential recipients. The Community reported 300 people with visual disabilities who could benefit from the Mushaf, highlighting demand well beyond the number of copies currently available. Under the distribution plan, 160 copies were provided at an event hosted by the Faculty of Islamic Studies in Pristina and attended by Kosovo’s Chief Imam. Albania In Albania, Qatar Charity partnered with the Albanian Muslim Community to identify beneficiaries and coordinate distribution. Ninety blind people were identified, with a copy of the Baseera Mushaf allocated to each beneficiary. The distribution was launched at an event in Durrës attended by 30 beneficiaries and Ms. Wissam Al Jafiri, Minister Plenipotentiary and representative of the Embassy of the State of Qatar. The remaining copies will be delivered through local mufti offices in coordination with the relevant authorities. Humanitarian and Educational Impact The events demonstrated the initiative’s meaningful humanitarian and educational impact. Beneficiaries welcomed the opportunity to engage with the Holy Quran through reading, listening, and memorization. The initiative also deepened cooperation with local Islamic institutions and reinforced the importance of designing inclusive humanitarian programs that respond to the needs of persons with disabilities.
26/10/2026 More details  

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