11/12/2026
With support from generous donors, Qatar Charity, in cooperation with the Council of Humanitarian and Development Organizations in Kenya, implemented income-generating projects that involved purchasing three-wheeled vehicles (rickshaws) and handing them over to beneficiaries. The projects benefited approximately 54 households and individuals most in need, including widows, families of orphans, and other particularly vulnerable groups.
These initiatives are part of Qatar Charity’s efforts to promote economic empowerment and provide sustainable livelihoods, offering beneficiaries opportunities to work and earn an income while helping them improve their living conditions.
Economic Impact
The value of these projects lies in providing tools that can help beneficiaries establish a source of income, rather than relying solely on direct assistance. By operating the vehicles to provide transport services, beneficiaries have an opportunity to earn a living and meet their families’ basic needs. This is expected to help ease financial pressures, support children’s education, and reduce reliance on aid, thereby strengthening family stability and preserving beneficiaries’ dignity.
Project Sustainability
To sustain the impact, it is important to train beneficiaries in vehicle operation and maintenance, as well as income and expense management. Follow-up and cooperation with local stakeholders can also help keep the projects running and address challenges. Their impact can be measured by monitoring the regularity of operations, changes in beneficiaries’ income, and their ability to meet their basic needs.
Local Appreciation
Qatar Charity’s office in Kenya has received numerous letters of thanks from government officials in various counties, expressing appreciation for these projects and their role in creating income-earning opportunities for unemployed people, particularly in remote areas. This local appreciation underscores the importance of linking humanitarian support with opportunities for work and productive activity, opening prospects for those most in need to earn a dignified living and become self-reliant.