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Qatar Charity supports displaced families in Sudan with food aid

Qatar Charity (QC), with the support of donors in Qatar, has launched a new relief intervention to support families displaced by the ongoing conflict in Sudan. The initiative provided essential food supplies to the community kitchen at the Zaki Al-Din Center in El-Obeid, North Kordofan, which currently shelters around 2,500 people who fled from South and West Kordofan. The assistance will keep the kitchen operational for 15 days, ensuring meals for the most vulnerable, including children, women, and the elderly. Beneficiaries expressed deep gratitude for the timely aid. “This support came when we needed it most,” said Jihad Ahmed Musa, a mother of nine. “It has protected our children from hunger.” Local authorities also praised Qatar Charity’s efforts. Ahmed Adam Ahmed, Executive Director of Sheikan locality, described the support as “vital for those forcibly displaced by war,” adding that the center’s residents are among the most in need. Qatar Charity urges donors to support is ongoing its 'Feeding is Life' campaign, which aims to combat food insecurity in crisis-hit regions across Africa and Asia. Contributions can be made through Qatar Charity’s website (https://www.qcharity.org/en/qa), mobile app (qch.qa/appen), branches, and collection points in the commercial complexes, in addition to calling 44920000.

16/10/2025

Qatar Charity lays foundation for model village to uplift Somali IDPs
Qatar Charity (QC), with support from Qatari donors, has laid the foundation stone for the Al-Rayyan Model Village at Mohamed Mooge camp, south of Hargeisa, in Somaliland. The ceremony was attended by senior government officials, and the project is expected to be completed within 18 months. The village will comprise 41 housing units for displaced families, a primary and secondary school, a health center, a vocational training institute, a Quran memorization center, and a grand mosque. The initiative aims to transform informal settlements into safe, organized communities, ensuring dignified living conditions and long-term stability for internally displaced persons (IDPs). Mr. Abdulfatah Adam, Country Director of Qatar Charity’s Somalia Branch, said the project goes beyond housing. “It includes a fully equipped technical institute to empower youth with skills for effective integration into the local job market, fostering economic independence,” he noted. The initiative aligns with Qatar Charity’s broader strategy to strengthen family stability and improve essential services. Earlier this year, Qatar Charity inaugurated the Barwaqo Model Village in Baidoa, southwest Somalia. The village includes 67 housing units, a secondary school, a health center, a mosque, and vocational training facilities—setting a benchmark for improving lives and securing a better future for displaced communities.
15/10/2025 More details  
With donor support, Qatar Charity launches mosque restoration projects in Syria
With the generous support of philanthropists in Qatar, Qatar Charity (QC) has launched a major initiative to restore and rebuild five mosques in rural Damascus, aiming to provide local communities with safe and comfortable spaces for religious practices. The project, implemented in collaboration with Wifak Humanitarian Association, includes the reconstruction and finishing of Omar Ibn Al-Khattab Mosque in Douma and the restoration of the historic Umayyad Mosque in Ghouta, as well as the renovation and finishing of Arbin Grand Mosque, Al-Omari Mosque in Harasta, and Hudhayfah Ibn Al-Yaman Mosque in Hamouriya. With a total cost exceeding QAR 7.5 million, the project is expected to take ten months to complete. The initiative is anticipated to strengthen social stability in the targeted areas and represents another step in Qatar Charity’s broader efforts in reconstruction and community development across Syria. Commenting on the launch, Mr. Karam Aly, Country Director of Qatar Charity’s Turkey Branch, said: “This project reflects Qatar Charity’s commitment to supporting the resilience of our people in Syria and preserving the spiritual and architectural identity of the community. Mosques are not just places of worship—they are hubs of social connection and brotherhood. Their reconstruction sends a message of hope for the return of normal life to towns and cities that have suffered for so long.' Meanwhile, Mohammed Ahmed Al-Bashash, Director of Public Relations at the Directorate of Endowments in Rural Damascus, expressed deep gratitude to Qatari donors and Qatar Charity for their efforts in launching this vital project. He stressed the urgent need for continued support to restore partially damaged mosques and rebuild those completely destroyed during years of crisis.
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Qatar Aid eases humanitarian struggles in Gaza
With generous support from philanthropists in Qatar, a new humanitarian aid is being distributed across the Gaza Strip, targeting critical sectors such as food, clean water, and education. The initiative aims to alleviate the suffering of hundreds of thousands of people affected by over two years of war and a prolonged blockade. The relief efforts began in August and are expected to conclude by the end of the year. The aid, which is being distributed through Qatar Charity, includes approximately 4,700 food parcels for families facing acute food insecurity and the looming threat of famine. Each parcel contains essential food staples. In parallel, 2.4 million liters of potable water are also being delivered, addressing the dire need for clean drinking water in the region. Additionally, daily meals are being provided to individuals with physical, cognitive, and auditory disabilities who are receiving treatment at the Hamad Hospital for Rehabilitation and Prosthetics in the Gaza Strip . The number of meals is expected to reach 47,100 In response to the new academic year, the education aid will include the distribution of 4,500 school bags and the rehabilitation of 60 classrooms. The project aims to equip students with necessary supplies and create a conducive learning environment amid challenging conditions. Over the past two years of the war, Qatar has maintained a strong humanitarian presence in Gaza through airlifts, land convoys, medical initiatives, and other relief efforts. Qatari charitable organizations, backed by donors, have played a pivotal role in delivering aid across multiple sectors to support the resilience of Gaza’s population. Qatar Charity continues to urge donors to support Gaza through its ongoing “Labbeh Gaza” campaign. Contributions can be made via the organization’s website and mobile app, through its home collection service, by dialing 44290000, or by visiting its branches and representatives in commercial centers.
15/10/2025 More details  

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