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Qatar Charity lays foundation for educational & health projects in Kyrgyzstan

Qatar Charity (QC) has laid the foundation stone for several educational and healthcare projects in Kyrgyzstan’s remote rural areas suffering from a severe lack of basic services. This is part of Qatar Charity’s ongoing efforts to promote sustainable development and improve quality of life in the country. These projects include the construction of a secondary school and two health centers, reflecting Qatar Charity’s commitment to supporting vulnerable communities and providing integrated infrastructure that empowers and serves local populations. Thousands of people are expected to benefit from the projects. These efforts fall within a broader development program implemented by Qatar Charity in Kyrgyzstan, aimed at enhancing living standards and strengthening vital sectors—particularly education and healthcare—in alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals. The foundation stone was laid for a 637 square-meter secondary school in a village in the Chuy region. The project is expected to benefit around 1,500 people from the village and surrounding areas, with potential for future expansion due to population growth. This project will address a critical need in an area lacking adequate educational facilities. It aims to provide a modern and safe learning environment that supports academic achievement and reduces dropout rates, especially as local schools struggle with limited capacity. Also, a foundation stone was laid for a new health center covering 175 square meters in a village of the Issyk-Kul Region. This facility aims to provide essential healthcare services to more than 1,500 residents in the village and nearby areas, particularly given the absence of a permanent health facility. Another 175 square-meter health center is being built in a village of Chuy. The facility aims to meet the growing demand for safe and well-equipped primary healthcare services in rural areas. It is expected to serve approximately 3,500 people from the village and neighboring communities. Local officials emphasized that this project is a priority and expressed deep gratitude to the generous donors in Qatar, praising Qatar Charity’s role in supporting underserved communities.

24/06/2025

Urgent Humanitarian Response to the Sudanese Refugee Crisis in Chad
Each year on June 20th, the world stands in solidarity with refugees forced to flee their homes, leaving behind everything they know in search of safety, dignity, and hope. This year, World Refugee Day carries even deeper humanitarian significance amid escalating global crises foremost among them, the worsening humanitarian catastrophe in Sudan. Neighboring Chad now hosts over one million Sudanese refugees who have fled waves of violence across conflict-ridden regions, most recently from clashes in the Abu Shouk and Zamzam camps. Humanitarian Commitment Beyond Borders In a tangible expression of cross-border humanitarian solidarity, Qatar Charity has launched a relief mission in Chad to respond to the urgent needs of Sudanese refugees living in transit zones and overcrowded camps where basic services are scarce or nonexistent. The field mission included visits to multiple border crossings between Sudan and Chad, as well as to a major refugee settlement in Wadi Sira—one of the key gathering points for newly displaced individuals. This initial intervention aimed to assess the situation on the ground and identify the most pressing needs. In coordination with local authorities, Qatar Charity’s team conducted a comprehensive needs assessment, identifying critical gaps in shelter, food, water, and healthcare. Emergency food baskets were distributed to alleviate immediate suffering. Mounting Needs and Daily Struggles The visit exposed harrowing conditions facing tens of thousands of refugees who escaped the conflict with nothing but the will to survive. They now endure extreme shortages of food and clean water, lack access to safe shelter amid soaring summer temperatures, and suffer from inadequate healthcare. Meanwhile, children have been cut off from education, placing their futures at risk. Coordinated Response Plan This visit marks the beginning of a phased emergency response by Qatar Charity, which aims to provide life-saving assistance in key refugee-hosting areas across Chad. The plan includes the delivery of essential supplies, food, shelter materials, and medical support. A Message of Solidarity and Shared Responsibility On this World Refugee Day, Qatar Charity renews its unwavering commitment to standing with the world’s most vulnerable. The plight of Sudanese refugees in Chad calls for a united and coordinated response from all humanitarian actors. This crisis is a stark reminder that solidarity is no longer a choice it is a moral imperative. Building a future that leaves no one behind begins with protecting those who have lost everything. Every refugee carries a story of survival, and their right to life, dignity, and a fresh start must be safeguarded regardless of borders.
22/06/2025 More details  
The Story of a Well That Restored Hope to a Forgotten Village in Somalia
The world celebrates the International Day to Combat Desertification and Drought annually on June 17th to highlight one of the most serious environmental and humanitarian crises, as well as to raise awareness of the importance of combating land degradation and addressing the challenges of drought. This year's theme, 'Restoring Land... Unlock Opportunities,' highlights how restoring the foundation of nature can provide jobs, enhance food and water security, support climate action, and contribute to strengthening economic resilience. Fighting Drought Qatar Charity has placed drought and desertification in Africa at the top of its humanitarian priorities, and Somalia has been one of the most prominent arenas of fieldwork, where millions suffer from the effects of prolonged desertification and water insecurity. To combat the drought that threatens lives and undermines development opportunities, Qatar Charity has implemented dozens of water and development projects in Somalia. These projects included drilling hundreds of deep and semi-deep wells, establishing integrated systems to collect and store rainwater, and supporting women and vulnerable groups to establish sustainable small agricultural projects. In 2024, Qatar Charity implemented 78 water and development projects, benefiting more than 140,000 people in remote and marginalized areas. On this occasion, Qatar Charity reiterates its commitment to being an effective part of global efforts to combat desertification and drought, especially in affected countries like Somalia, through cooperation with international and local partners. The organization believes that every drop of water makes a difference, and every tree planted is a promise of a better future. A dream comes true In central Somalia, specifically in the Galgaduud region, there is a village called Yoron, where there is no running water, electricity, or paved roads. Women there have long journeyed more than 10 kilometers to fetch water, while children are deprived of education due to the journeys, they make in search of a drop of water to quench their thirst. Nothing is more difficult here than obtaining water. The nearest well is 50 kilometers away. At dawn, the women and children begin an arduous journey on foot, traversing perilous paths, carrying empty containers on their heads and returning with them filled with contaminated water. The long hours spent on this arduous and exhausting journey lead to children missing school, while the women suffer from exhaustion and anxiety, fearing the contaminated water, which can only bring them serious infectious diseases such as cholera and diarrhea. The bleak scene changed when Qatar Charity, with the support of the Qatari peoples , decided to implement a water project in the area. Drilling machines arrived and their cries echoed throughout the village, heralding the birth of new hope. A project to dig an artesian well, over 180 meters deep, was launched in the village in search of clean water. The drilling was not just a job; it was a new dawn for the village. Children and women gathered around the project, as if they saw in it a lifeline and a new future where they would enjoy access to clean drinking water. Here, everything will change. Women will take care of their homes instead of walking thousands of kilometers daily. Children will dream of going to school, while the men of the village plan to raise livestock and cows instead of emigrating. Life has returned to the village, and everyone is awaiting the completion of this project. The long-awaited well has become a symbol of steadfastness and determination to survive despite all the obstacles and difficulties.
22/06/2025 More details  
Qatar Charity's mobile clinic delivers breast cancer screening to rural Mauritania
Doha, Qatar | June 15, 2025 Qatar Charity (QC) has launched a mobile clinic for early breast cancer detection in Mauritania, as part of its commitment to supporting vulnerable families and underserved communities with life-saving healthcare services. The clinic was officially handed over to Ithar, a charity organization, during a ceremony attended by Mauritania’s Minister of Social Affairs, Childhood and Family Safia Mint N'Tehah, Secretary-General of the Ministry of Health Alia Mint Mankous, the Acting Charge d'Affairs of the Embassy of the State of Qatar in Mauritania Fahad Salem Al Dosari, Sheikh Dr. Ali Al-Qaradaghi, and senior officials from Qatar Charity. The mobile unit aims to provide early screening for breast and cervical cancer, particularly in remote areas. Statistics show that these cancers account for approximately 18% of all annual cancer cases in Mauritania. The clinic is expected to significantly enhance community health by enabling timely diagnosis for more women. Speaking at the event, Eng. Omer Abdelaziz Mohamed, country director of Qatar Charity’s Mauritania Branch, emphasized that healthcare remains a top priority for the organization, especially for families unable to afford medical services, highlighting the urgent need to support cancer patients. He announced the launch of two key projects: the completion of a long-awaited cancer hospital—described as a dream for many patients and healthcare professionals—and the deployment of the mobile clinic for early detection of breast and cervical cancer, in partnership with Ithar. The President of Ithar, Mohamed Yasslem Abdullah expressed deep gratitude for the mobile clinic, calling it a transformative gift from the Qatari people. He noted its potential to bring critical screening services closer to rural populations and praised Qatari donors for their continued support of the hospital construction project. Renowned scholar Dr. Ali Mohieddin Al-Qaradaghi also lauded the initiative, underscoring the historical role of endowments in advancing healthcare and social services. He called for greater investment in such projects to strengthen the health sector.
16/06/2025 More details  

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