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Laying of the Foundation Stone for the Gaziantep Social Center Project

In the presence of H.E. M.Faisal bin Abdullah Al Hanzab, Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the Republic of Türkiye; Mr. Kemal Çeber, Governor of Gaziantep; and Mr. Nawaf Al Hammadi, Executive Vice President for Programs and Communication at Qatar Charity, Qatar Charity held a foundation-stone ceremony to launch the Gaziantep Social Center project, in partnership with the Ministry of Family and Social Services of the Republic of Türkiye. The project will establish an integrated center serving orphans and their mothers, providing a safe, stable residential and social environment and improving beneficiaries’ quality of life. It includes residential units of varying sizes to accommodate 45 families, fully equipped with essential facilities, along with service and recreational amenities such as a dining hall, spaces for social activities, playgrounds and children’s areas, outdoor green spaces, and parking. The project spans approximately 9,975 square meters, with a built-up area of 3,375 square meters. Completion is expected within one year, at an estimated total cost of around QAR 10 million. The initiative reflects Qatar Charity’s ongoing efforts to strengthen social stability and support orphans and their families through sustainable development projects that help improve living standards and secure the essentials of a dignified life. On the occasion, H.E. Ambassador Faisal bin Abdullah Al Hanzab said: “The foundation-stone ceremony for the Gaziantep Social Center reflects the depth of the strong fraternal ties between the State of Qatar and Türkiye. Qatar remains committed to supporting development and humanitarian projects that meet the needs of the most vulnerable groups especially orphans—ensuring them a dignified life and a safe future in a stable environment.” Governor of Gaziantep Mr. Kemal Çeber praised the close cooperation with Qatar Charity and the Ministry of Family and Social Services of the Republic of Türkiye, noting that the social center will be a significant addition to the province’s humanitarian services. He said the project offers an integrated model of social care by providing housing as well as recreational and educational services for orphans and their families and affirmed that all efforts will be mobilized to complete the project within the planned timeframe. Mr. Nawaf Al Hammadi said the new social center aims to create a lasting impact for 45 families of orphans by providing a comprehensive residential and social environment that goes beyond traditional shelter. He added that the project covering nearly 10,000 square meters was designed as a vibrant community with service and recreational facilities and green spaces, helping promote beneficiaries’ psychological and social stability. Mrs. Fatma Şahin, Mayor of Gaziantep Municipality, expressed appreciation for the initiative, saying the city welcomes projects that strengthen social solidarity. She added that the social center will play a pivotal role in supporting orphans and their mothers by providing the essentials of a dignified life and noted that the partnership reflects a shared humanitarian commitment to supporting vulnerable groups and developing communities.

27/04/2026

Qatar Charity delivers relief to families hit by severe drought in Somalia
Backed by generous donor support and as part of its ongoing humanitarian response to Somalia’s worsening drought, Qatar Charity has delivered food parcels to 2,840 of the hardest-hit families in northeastern Somalia reaching more than 17,000 people. The assistance is intended to help save lives, meet essential needs, and reduce the risk of malnutrition among the most vulnerable groups. Distribution areas Distributions covered communities severely affected by successive drought spells, including Las Anod district and four surrounding villages, as well as Taleh, Hudun, and Buuhoodle. Priority was given to the most vulnerable families especially children, older people, and pregnant women. Food security crisis The assistance comes as Somalia faces a severe drought that has devastated livelihoods particularly among pastoral and farming communities further deepening the country’s food security crisis. International estimates released in April 2026 indicate that 6.0 to 6.99 million people representing 46% to 54% of the population require immediate humanitarian assistance to meet basic survival needs. The parcels include essential staple foods to help meet families’ daily nutritional needs at a time of rapidly deteriorating livelihoods and rising food insecurity. Each parcel provides enough supplies to support a beneficiary family for one month. Coordination and partnership Distributions were carried out in coordination with local authorities and drought-response committees in the targeted areas to ensure assistance reached eligible beneficiaries efficiently and transparently, while strengthening the impact of humanitarian efforts on the ground. Mr. Mohamed Deeri Fareh, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management in northern State, praised Qatar Charity’s efforts, saying: “We value the work carried out by Qatar Charity, and we extend our sincere thanks and appreciation to the people of Qatar for their generous and continued support to their brothers and sisters in Somalia. These interventions help save lives and ease the suffering of communities under these difficult circumstances.” Emergency response Mr. Osman Hussein Darod, Governor of Sool Region, said: “Delivering these projects in the most affected areas reflects a needs-based response to local communities. We highly appreciate the humanitarian support of generous donors in Qatar, which helps ease hardship and directly strengthens resilience and livelihood stability.” Mr. Abdul Fattah Adam Moalim, Director of Qatar Charity’s office in Somalia, said: “This project is part of the emergency response plan Qatar Charity is implementing in Somalia. We reaffirm our commitment to continue providing humanitarian assistance to people in need, in cooperation with our local and international partners.”
26/04/2026 More details  
Qatar Charity Provides Clean Water to Thousands of Families in Pakistan
As part of its continued efforts to address water scarcity, Qatar Charity (QC) has implemented a vital water project in Sindh Province, Pakistan, providing clean and safe drinking water to more than 5,000 people from vulnerable communities through solar‑powered solutions. The project involved the construction and installation of 16 solar‑powered water pumps, with eight units in Khairpur District and eight units in Sanghar District, aiming to ensure sustainable and environmentally friendly access to drinking water for communities long affected by water shortages and contamination. Despite the availability of groundwater, Khairpur District faces serious challenges related to water quality. Around 40% of its underground water is contaminated and unfit for human consumption. Moreover, only three out of 20 existing water supply schemes are currently operational, while the remaining systems require costly rehabilitation. Similarly, in Sanghar District, only 40–50% of groundwater sources are suitable for drinking, forcing large segments of the population to rely on unsafe water sources that pose significant health risks. Highlighting the severity of the situation, Mr. Shafqat Ali Solangi, Deputy Director at the Social Welfare Headquarters in Sanghar, stressed that rural communities are facing increasing difficulties in accessing safe drinking water due to extreme heat and the growing impacts of climate change. He emphasized that support from organizations such as Qatar Charity is essential to improving livelihoods and ensuring sustainable access to water, commending the organization’s continued efforts and reaffirming institutional support for such impactful initiatives. For many residents, the solar‑powered water pumps have brought tangible, life‑changing relief. Imdad Hussain, a 48‑year‑old daily wage laborer from Khairpur, explained that his family previously walked nearly two kilometers each day to fetch water, as nearby sources were brackish and unsafe. He noted that the installation of the solar pump in their village has ended years of hardship. Similarly, Marvi Jan, a 39‑year‑old resident of Sanghar, said that water scarcity had forced children to miss school and placed a heavy burden on families who spent hours fetching water from distant locations. She expressed her gratitude, describing the new solar water pump as “a true blessing” for the entire community. This initiative is part of Qatar Charity’s broader water and sanitation efforts in Sindh. During 2025, the organization installed 150 solar‑powered water pumps, benefiting more than 51,500 people and significantly improving access to safe drinking water.
23/04/2026 More details  
Qatar Charity Boosts Food Security in Chad’s Refugee Camps
With the support of generous donors, Qatar Charity (QC) has distributed food baskets to refugee families in Gaoui refugee camp in Chad, benefiting 656 households. This assistance is part of ongoing humanitarian efforts to ease daily hardship and strengthen food security amid one of Africa’s largest refugee crises. The food baskets contained essential staple items sufficient to meet the basic needs of beneficiary families for approximately one month. Many refugees in the camp rely largely on humanitarian aid to secure their daily food requirements. The distribution was carried out in coordination with the National Commission for the Reception and Reintegration of Refugees and Returnees (CNARR) and took place in the presence of local authorities and community leaders, ensuring that assistance reached vulnerable families efficiently and transparently. Mr. Idriss Mahamat Ali Abdallah, Permanent Secretary of CNARR, praised Qatar Charity’s continued support for refugees across multiple humanitarian sectors. He stressed the need to sustain such efforts as displacement grows and basic needs continue to rise in Chad. For his part, Mr. Hassan Abdallah Mohamed, the Gaoui village leader, expressed his deep appreciation for the initiative, commending the role of donors from the State of Qatar in supporting refugees. He called for further humanitarian initiatives to help reduce the burden of displacement on thousands of affected families. Maryam, a widowed refugee caring for orphaned children, said the food basket arrived at a critical time, after her family had exhausted all means of support. She noted that the assistance helped secure her family’s most essential needs. The initiative comes amid mounting humanitarian pressures in Chad, which currently hosts more than 1.2 million refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs), most of them from Sudan and neighboring countries, according to estimates by UN agencies and international organizations. Many live in camps suffering from limited resources, widespread poverty, and food insecurity. Humanitarian assessments indicate that refugee families face several challenges, including food shortages, limited access to health services, and scarce livelihood opportunities. This makes food assistance a vital humanitarian necessity to ensure a minimum level of stability and dignified living for the most vulnerable groups.
22/04/2026 More details  

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